The Washington Home

10/13/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Cristina Donoso to The Washington Home as our new Program Officer!

With 10+ years of experience across humanitarian assistance, international development, social impact, and community-based programming, Cristina brings considerable expertise in grant making, partnerships, social inclusion, and innovative workforce development.

Most recently, Cristina served as program manager at Jesuit Refugee Services/USA, managing an international portfolio spanning four regions.

We're delighted to have Cristina on staff and look forward to the experience and perspective she will bring as we advance our grant making and community partnerships in support of The Washington Home's mission.

Welcome Cristina! 👏

10/13/2026

What's possible when we come together? More than we can imagine! 🌄

Our newly released 2026 TWH Impact Report highlights our new approach to funding systemic change for older adult care: bringing organizations together to collaborate around shared needs and opportunities.

The result? ⚡ 11 collaborations, 55 nonprofits, and $4.7 million in local funding of programs projected to serve 46,000+ older adults and caregivers across Washington, DC.

These partners are expanding access to healthcare, healthy food, and social connection - demonstrating the power of SHARED IDEAS, STRENGTHS, and RESOURCES to build a stronger, more connected network of care.

THANK YOU 🌷 to our grantee partners, community leaders, board, and supporters for making this impact possible. Together, we are reimagining what's possible for older adults in our community.

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👀 Explore the 2026 TWH Impact Report and see collaboration in action - https://www.thewashingtonhome.org/about/annual-report/

📺 Our CEO Crystal Carr Townsend, MPA, shares key insights on the new TWH funding model - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmVay6Xdv94

DC Department of Aging and Community Living Crystal Carr Townsend

10/13/2026

Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home is excited to welcome families and neighbors back to Lisner for Zoo Day!
Tickets: https://secure.qgiv.com/.../lisner.../event/zooday2026/

09/22/2026

😎 Congratulations to our CEO, Crystal Carr Townsend, on being selected for Leadership Greater Washington’s Signature Program Class of 2027.

This prestigious program brings together senior leaders from across the region to explore Greater Washington’s most pressing civic challenges, build meaningful partnerships, and drive collective action for lasting impact.

Over the intensive 10-month program, Crystal will join a diverse cohort of changemakers, learning from visionary leaders and collaborating on solutions that strengthen our communities.

We are proud to see her leadership recognized and look forward to the insight, relationships, and regional perspective she will bring back to the organization and our community collaboration initiatives.

👀 Meet the class members: https://lgwdc.org/blog/introducing-class-2027

09/15/2026

Just Released: An important look at food insecurity across the DMV – and a powerful reminder of the urgent work needed to ensure everyone has access to the food they need. The findings in CAFB’s Hunger Report 2026 highlight both the scale of the challenge and the importance of collective action.

The Washington Home is proud to fund collaborative grants that support local organizations working together to provide healthy food and resources to older adults across our community.

Crystal Carr Townsend

09/05/2026

09/02/2026

📢 Professional Training Opportunity: Strengthen your organization's approach to ethical decision-making with LeadingAge DC's full-day interactive ethics training on October 8 - designed specifically for aging services professionals.

Explore real-world ethical dilemmas, resident autonomy, community responsibilities, and emerging challenges facing long-term care providers. Earn up to 6 CEUs while gaining practical tools you can immediately apply in your organization.

🎫 Registration and more information: https://www.leadingagedc.org/ethics-in-long-term-care-2026/

DC Department of Aging and Community Living Crystal Carr Townsend

09/02/2026

🏵The TWH team was honored to take a tour of Miriam's Kitchen's E Street Bridge Housing which serves nearly 190 residents at a time, providing a full spectrum of support services.

As part of the organization's expanded mission, the housing offers a new model of care that is a "a housing-first, person-centered" alternative to traditional shelters for DC residents experiencing long-term homelessness. Bridge Housing provides the stability, trust, and support people need to move from crisis to housing success.

TWH is a proud supporter of Miriam's Kitchen's medical navigator and healthy food access programs.

DC Department of Aging and Community Living

📷 Top, L-R: Patricia Ndimantang, MPP, Program Officer, TWH; Nicole Hall, Director of Bridge Housing, Miriam's Kitchen; Alice Sadler, Director of Foundation Relations, Miriam's Kitchen; Crystal Carr Townsend, CEO, TWH

DC Department of Aging and Community Living

08/31/2026

🎶 What a beautiful afternoon at Vida Senior Centers' “A Real Taste of Vida in Ward Four” held at the Brightwood Vida Senior Center.

Our team enjoyed gathering with older adults and community partners for delicious food, live music, fun dancing, and meaningful connection.

🌸 We were also excited to see the Ward 4 Senior Social Hub come to life! A special thank you to our partner Plants and Blooms ReImagined for the beautiful flowers for the seniors, and to David Mackoff of East Rock Creek Village for joining in the fun.

💃🏽 And of course, a big shoutout to Vida’s Raíces de Vida senior group for a wonderful dance performance! ¡Fue una actuación espectacular!❤️

Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected Ward 4 community.

DC Department of Aging and Community Living

08/17/2026

🌊☀️ Bon Voyage, SOME (So Others Might Eat) seniors! 🌴

The TWH team was thrilled to stop by orientation day for our partner SOME’s 2026 Senior Trip to Ocean City - and if the energy at orientation was any indication, this is going to be an EPIC adventure! 🎉

Nearly 60 older adults from Vida Senior Centers, as well as residents of SOME’s Karin House (Ward 4) and Kuehner House (Ward 8) are getting ready for three days packed with beach outings, boat rides, art experiences, wellness activities, museum visits, dinners, and even a dance party! 🕺💃

We’re proud to serve as the lead trip sponsor, alongside generous support from AARP and the DC Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL). And a big thank-you to our partners at Goods For Good for providing new summer clothing and travel essentials to help everyone gear up for the journey. 💙

SOME's Wellness Center also took the opportunity to provide attendees blood pressure screenings and will provide appropriate follow-up as needed.

🏖️ Here’s to sunshine, new memories, good friends, and an unforgettable trip! Ocean City, here they come!

📷 L-R: Emily Strange (SOME), Amy Bryant (DACL), Patricia Ndimantang, Shaylynnkinne Ivory (SOME), Crystal Townsend