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📣 We're sharing some exciting news!! 📣 Jonathan Whitted has been promoted to Vice President for Regional Programs. In this position, Jonathan will oversee the Veterans Division, AimHire, the Welcome Center Division, and The Brooks! Community Solutions recently did a Q&A with Jonathan to spotlight Black leaders in the Built for Zero movement to solve #homelessness. Jonathan joined Friendship place as a Case Manager in the Veterans Division in 2012 and assumed growing responsibilities in the division, serving as Assistant Director and Director since 2022. His work has been recognized by regional and national partners. Congratulations Jonathan!! Read Jonathan's vision and how innovation, strategy, community, and empathy are at the core of his leadership style. https://ow.ly/Ph8z50Sj4Bl #leadership #washingtondc #endhomelessness #veterans

WEBINAR | Demystifying Perceptions: Understanding How Short-Term Housing Facilities Impact Neighborhoods Tuesday, May 14, 2024 ----------------------- Neighbors are often concerned when a Short-Term Housing Program opens in their community. They often worry that negative outcomes may result. But is that the case? Friendship Place has worked closely with graduate students from George Washington University to research this question and, together, developed some groundbreaking insights. Learn more by attending this webinar. Register here: https://lnkd.in/du34ZfMu #housing #homelessness

PRESS RELEASE--Friendship Place's 10th Annual Walk to End Homelessness at the National Mall https://lnkd.in/ewBM-yJY

💙 JOIN US! 💙 Friendship Place Walk to End Homelessness is the annual walk on our nation’s capital aimed at bringing awareness and resources for the work to end homelessness. We will be working towards a common goal—ending homelessness for thousands of people in our community. Create a team and sign up today! https://lnkd.in/emNF3V4U

"Friendship Place Honors not only celebrates the achievements of our honorees but also serves as a call to action for continued support in our mission to combat homelessness,'' says Friendship Place President & CEO Jean-Michel Giraud. Among this year's distinguished honorees are remarkable figures from various areas of the community: -John Kelly: Former Columnist, The Washington Post -Robert White: Councilmember, Washington, DC -Kate Coventry: Deputy Director of Legislative Strategy, DC Fiscal Policy Institute -The W. O'Neil Foundation, Inc.: Foundation providing crucial support to those experiencing poverty -CORT Furniture: Local business supporting DC families transitioning out of homelessness -John Gradowski: Longtime Friendship Place volunteer -Georgetown Day School: Recognized for exceptional volunteerism and leadership in racial justice Come celebrate our community's heroes on March 20th #FriendshipPlaceHonors FPhonors.eventbrite.com 🏆

🏆Join us on March 20th for Friendship Place Honors, an event dedicated to recognizing the heroes in our community who are working tirelessly to end homelessness. -Reserve your spot today before tickets sell out at ➡️ fphonors.eventbrite.com -Taking place at the stunning MLK Jr Memorial Library -March 20, 6-8pm Come celebrate our community's heroes! #FriendshipPlaceHonors #EndHomelessness https://lnkd.in/e52Ba9Ge

Friendship Place was featured in Giant Food Community Impact stories! Read here!💙💙 https://lnkd.in/e-vvkYY4

We've helped 4,993 people in our area avoid or leave homelessness in 2023. Join us in bringing PEACE and JOY to even more in 2024! Make a year-end tax-deductible donation now. Visit https://lnkd.in/eUJ8Ad3z

TODAY! Join us for Session 6 of our Anti-Racism Training Series! This week we'll discuss "Asian American Issues" with Vivian Chang, Co-President of the DC Chapter of the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance. Register here: https://lnkd.in/d5sxs98S

Tomorrow, Ambassador of Belize to the United States of America, H.E. Daniel Gutierrez, will present on Latin-American Issues for Friendship Place's Anti-Racism Training Series. November 1, 12:00 PM ET Please join us by registering below: https://lnkd.in/d5sxs98S