Everyone Home DC Receives Anniversary Ceremonial Resolution from DC Council
On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, Everyone Home DC, formerly known as Capitol Hill Group Ministry, received the honor of a DC Council Ceremonial Resolution for its 50 years of service in support of individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness in the District. Everyone Home DC feels so much gratitude to Councilmember Elissa Silverman and Councilmember Charles Allen for introducing & the entire DC Council for supporting. Many Everyone Home DC staff and supporters were in attendance to witness the ceremony. Everyone Home DC Executive Director, Karen Cunningham, shared these remarks with those in attendance:
On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, Everyone Home DC, formerly known as Capitol Hill Group Ministry, received the honor of a DC Council Ceremonial Resolution for its 50 years of service in support of individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness in the District. Everyone Home DC feels so much gratitude to Councilmember Elissa Silverman and Councilmember Charles Allen for introducing & the entire DC Council for supporting. Many Everyone Home DC staff and supporters were in attendance to witness the ceremony. Everyone Home DC Executive Director, Karen Cunningham, shared these remarks with those in attendance:
“This is such a wonderful honor. Thank you to Councilmembers Silverman and Allen for introducing this resolution and the rest of the Council for supporting it. Thanks also to Pat Joseph who helped coordinate with us even before the resolution was introduced. It is really special to have CHGM’s 50 years of service to the District recognized in this way.
I’d also like to thank all the past and present staff and board members of CHGM, and the dedicated volunteers, donors, and in-kind supporters who have been essential to our ability to advance our mission. Most importantly, I’d like to acknowledge our clients–the strong and resilient individuals and families who teach us and motivate us every day. It is the people associated with CHGM that make us great.
Capitol Hill Group Ministry was founded in 1967 by Capitol Hill churches concerned about issues of racial and economic inequality and development that threatened to divide the community along racial lines and leave longtime residents behind. Their leadership and commitment to racial and economic justice inspires us as we continue to grapple with similar issues.
Today, Capitol Hill Group Ministry strives to realize our vision of the District of Columbia as a thriving and diverse community where all people can obtain and remain in safe, affordable, and comfortable homes.
We are challenged by the boom in the District’s population and economy that has been accompanied by a dearth of affordable housing and makes CHGM’s services needed more than ever. So this morning, we not only celebrate our 50 years of service, but also recommit ourselves to the work ahead. Thank you!”
