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Homeless shelters & resources in Washington, DC
12 listed resources. Always call ahead — bed availability changes daily.
Emergency shelter
Beds for the night
Central Union Mission
65 Massachusetts Ave NW
+1-202-745-7118
MenEmergency shelterMealsCommunity for Creative Non-Violence (CCNV)
425 2nd St NW
+1-202-393-1909
MenWomenEmergency shelterMealsCalvary Women's Services
1217 Good Hope Rd SE
+1-202-678-2341
WomenEmergency shelterTransitional housingN Street Village
1333 N St NW
+1-202-939-2060
WomenEmergency shelterPermanent housing
Day services & meals
Free food, day-time shelter, showers, mail
Central Union Mission
65 Massachusetts Ave NW
+1-202-745-7118
MenEmergency shelterMealsSo Others Might Eat (SOME)
71 O St NW
+1-202-797-8806
All adultsMealsHealthcareMiriam's Kitchen
2401 Virginia Ave NW
+1-202-452-8089
All adultsMealsCase managementCommunity for Creative Non-Violence (CCNV)
425 2nd St NW
+1-202-393-1909
MenWomenEmergency shelterMealsBread for the City
1525 7th St NW
+1-202-265-2400
All adultsFamiliesMealsMedical careN Street Village
1333 N St NW
+1-202-939-2060
WomenEmergency shelterPermanent housingCapital Area Food Bank
4900 Puerto Rico Ave NE
+1-202-644-9800
All adultsFamiliesFood pantry
Longer-term housing
Transitional, supportive, and permanent housing
Miriam's Kitchen
2401 Virginia Ave NW
+1-202-452-8089
All adultsMealsCase managementCalvary Women's Services
1217 Good Hope Rd SE
+1-202-678-2341
WomenEmergency shelterTransitional housingN Street Village
1333 N St NW
+1-202-939-2060
WomenEmergency shelterPermanent housingFriendship Place
4713 Wisconsin Ave NW
+1-202-364-1419
All adultsVeteransPermanent housingCase managementPathways to Housing DC
101 Q St NE
+1-202-529-2972
All adultsPermanent housingMental health
LGBTQ+ affirming
Explicitly LGBTQ+ welcoming
Families & children
Family rooms, women+children shelters