If reference is made to one of the churches, a mission group supports the enterprise.
Academy of Hope (see Eighth Day Church )
After School (see New Community Church )
AIDS (see Potter's House Church )
Alternatives to Violence (see Lazarus House Church )
Andrew's House (1984) is a hospitality center for overnight guests and groups affiliated with Church of the Saviour, concerned with peace, justice and/or poverty, and desirous of interim Christian community. Daily week-day devotions at 8:30 am 2708 Ontario Road, N.W. - 202/483-0799
Contact yh Patt or Charles Demere'
Arts in Action (1987) - seeks to empower young people by developing their creativity, self-esteem, and leadership potential through the visual and performing arts. Focus is working with inner city young people. 614 S St. N.W., 20001 - 202/483-5956 Contact Wendy Dorsey
Bethany (see Jubilee Church)
Cana Industries (see Jubilee Jobs,)
C.A.R.E. (see New Community Church)
Child Advocates (see Eighth Day Church)
Christ House (see Christ House Church)
Columbia Road Health Services (1979) is directed toward persons with lower inconies, providing medical care, social services and counseling. Volunteers assist the professional staff. 1660 Columbia Rd., N.W. - 202/328-3717 Contact Allen Goetcheus or Ellen Martin
The Committee of Compassion (1980) - reliable representatives of Jubilee buildings serving other residents who want to improve the quality of life for tbeniselves and their neighbors. Practical, financial, emotional, and emergency assistance is given to those who apply for help. The program is funded by the regular gifts of faithful donors from across the country. New donors are invited to participate. Contact Ethel Williarins - 202/667-7390 (w)
Community Adventure/FLOC - a program for troubled adolescents 14-18, which includes group living, special education, vocational and outdoor training.3218 - 13th St. Contact Phil Davis - 202/462-8686
Community Medical Care (Crossroads) (see New Community Church)
Community of the Ark (COTA) (1983) is a member of the International Federation of L'Arche. We have two residences for mentally challenged adults and the assistants who come to live with them. The purpose of these faith-based honies is to create family and community with the core members. Contact Dennis Calderone or Joe Moore - 202/232-4539 2474 Ontario Rd., N.W. - Melissa Brundage - 202/462-3924 1724 Euclid St., N.W. - Mary Kasper - 202/387-1179
Dunamis Place Institute (1979) - program activities include: scholarship aid for children of exiles in Honduras and Mexico (Seeds of Hope); reunion/retreat/workshop in Central An)erica for Guatemalan exiles; and sharing with U. S. Congresspersons. 4102 29th St., Mt. Rainier, MD 20712 Contact Susan or Todd Lewis - 301/927-8935 (h)
Earthkeepers (see Dayspring Church)
EMPLEO (1989) - a jobs cooperative providing temporary work for Central Anierican refugees. Miscellaneous services. Contact John Mohr - 301/871-7459 (h)
Family Place (see Eighth Day Faith Community)
Faith & Politics (see Potter's House Church)
Festival Center (1989) provides multi-use facilities to support the varied activities of the Church of the Saviour. The Center undergirds outreach into the immediate neighborhood through Jubilee Ministries and Festival Center Accounting Management, offering an introduction to the Jubilee Ministries and technical support for these programs 1640 Columbia Rd. N.W. (corner of Mozart Pl..) Contact Margie Ford - 202/328-1102)
In addition, the Festival Center encourages neighborhood participation through outreach to the wider church and society through the Servant Leadership School. Brief noon prayers (12:00-12:15) are held daily Monday through Friday. Contact Regina Langley - 202/328-0072
Fisher-Men (see New Community Church)
For Love of Children (see Seekers Church) 1711 14th St., N.W. (at R St.)
Foster Home Program/FLOC - provides care for some 100 children under contract with D.C. Dept. of Hurmn Services. 1711 14th St., N.W. (at R St.) - 202/462-8686 Contact Ardrea Burrell or Valli Mathews
Fund for Public Education (see New Community Church)
The Garden Family and Childcare Center (1992) - Provides affordable day-care for infants through four year olds from low-income families. It encourages active participation, structure and language developrmnt for disadvantaged children and requires parental involvement. 2482 Ontario Rd., N.W. - 202/265-7949 Contact Pascale Cassagnol
Good Shepherd Ministries (see Jubilee Church)
Health Care for Homeless (see Christ House Church)
Hope and a Home/FLOC (see Seekers Church)
I Have a Dream Neighborhood Association (see New Community Church)
Joseph's House (1986) - attempts to span the cbasm which has separated the Christian community from the AIDS-afflicted community. Provides emotional and spiritual support and healing. Joseph's House provides a community residence for persons with AIDS. Contact Sr. Mary Daniel - 202/265-7174 Mailing address: c/o Jubilee Housing, 1750 Columbia Rd., N.W.9 20009.
Jubilee Housing (1973) - provides safe, fit and affordable rental housing for sorm 284 low-inconv families (over 1000 people) in eight buildings in the Adanis Morgan area, 1750 Columbia Road, N.W. - 202/332-4020 Contact Bill Branner.
Jubilee Enterprise of Greater Washington - to extend the ministry of Jubilee Housing to other neighborhoods. 1640 Columbia Rd., N.W. Contact Bob Boulter - 202/328-1472
Jubilee Jobs (1981) - a job placermnt service for those who are eager to work but have been unable to find suitable employment. After initial placement, applicants are encouraged in their inconie and career goals through the Job-Friends Program which offers additional networking opportunities, resources, and information to applicants. The Barnabas Self-Employment Program provides business loans along with educational opportunities for program participants who want to supplement their working inconies through entreprenurial activities. Contact Terry Flood. 2712 Ontario Road, N.W. - 202/667-8970
Cana Mailing Business (1984) - provides transitional work experience for persons needirg to update or improve their work references in order to be considered for permanent marketplace jobs. 1750 Colurrbia Rd., N.W. - 202/745-7300 Contact Ferdinando Contreras
Kairos House (see Christ House Church)
Kerygma (see Potter's House Church)
La Casa (see Eighth Day Faith Community)
Lazarus House (see Samaritan Inns)
Learning Center/FLOC - is a therapeutic school for some 30 youth (ages 8-18) with emotional problerm and learning disabilities. 1401 Mass. Ave., N.W. - 202/387-1143 Contact Rhona Schwarz
Life Pathways (see Potter's House Church)
Living in Recovery (see Christ House Church)
Manna (see New Community)
Ministry of Money (1981) - seeks to educate and enable growth among Christians regarding our relationship with money and the related Biblical imperatives. It sponsors Third World pilgrimages, a newsletter, study groups and workshops elsewhere and locally. 2 Professional Dr., #220, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Contact Don McClanen or Dale Stitt - 301/670-9606
Outdoor Education Center/FLOC - a short term program utilizing experiencial methods to empower youth and adults. 1711 14th St.p N.W. Contact Nancy Van Scoyoc - 202/462-8686
Peace & Non-Violence (see Potter's House Church)
The Potter's House was founded in 1960 as "a place where nonreligious people could ask religious questions." It is open to the public from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday serving wholesome home-made food and offering a selection of unique gifts and books on personal growth and church renewal. Come enjoy the relaxed atmsphere and frequently changing art gallery.
Friday nights from 8:00 to 11:00 the Potter's House offers live music, coffees, desserts, and sandwiches. On fifth Fridays there is an "Open Mike" when people are invited to share poetry and stories as well as music. 1658 Columbia Rd., N.W., 20009 - 202/232-5483 Contact Dorothy Cresswell
Potter's House Press (see Potter's House Church)
Public Policy (see Seekers Church)
Retreat Center (see Dayspring Church)
Samaritan Inn (1986) - a program which helps homeless people overcome the causes of their homelessness and return to niore independent productive lives. The core of the program centers around residential houses - Inns - which each provide a supportive homelike atmosphere and a skilled staff to guide residents into the network of Church of the Saviour related programs. The program currently operates two inns for nien, one for women. Contact David Erickson Office: 2523 14th St.9 N.W. - 202/667-8831.
Lazarus House (1991) - a single room housing community for approximately 80 nien and women. 2523 14th St., N.W. Contact Mike Little 202/667-8831 (w)
Tabitha's House (1993) a single room housing community for approximately 45 men and women. 5620 Colorado Ave., N.W. Contact Mike Little - 202/667-8831 (w)
Servant Leadership School (1989) The School seeks to provide the structure and environrment to prepare servant leaders for the coming reformation, in both the churches and society. Based on the life and experience of the Church of the Saviour and the Jubilee Ministries, the School desires to offer the resources to help equip serious Christians for the next phases of their lives in ministry and service. The program is designed to be available for people from out-oftown as wefl as the local area, and includes a year-long internship opportunity 1640 Columbia Rd. k.W. (corner of Mozart PI.) Contact Diana Chambers - 202/328-7312
Tabitha's House (see Samaritan Inns)
Vineyard (see Dayspring Church)
Wellspring (see Dayspring Church)
World Peacemakers (1978) is called to serve U.S. churches especially local congregations - in the vital vocation of making peace. Believing that God is breaking into our history to bring a just peace through an awakened church, we enable small groups to join God in this action. 11427 Scottsbury Terr., Germantown, MD 20876 Contact BUI Price - 301/916-0442
Young Life (see New Community Church)
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