SOME (So Others Might Eat)

06/03/2026

Last week, our Building Trades trainees represented SOME at the DC Builds Hiring Event, and every single one was invited back by top construction employers including Miller and Long, Turner Construction, Clark Construction, and Helix Electric.

Congratulations to Kamani, Dale, Kyara, DeMarko, Robert, Ayana, and our alum William. Special recognition to Shadijah and Robert, whose images will be featured in CityWorks DC's Spring 2026 Impact Report.

Thank you to CityWorks DC for hosting, and to our Professional Development Specialist Ron for being there with the team.

06/03/2026

Our President and CEO Troy Swanda joined the Bozzuto team for the 4th annual ERG & Rise Leadership Summit for a conversation on nonprofits, leadership, and the road ahead for our sector.

Bozzuto has been a major contributor to SOME's housing portfolio, and we're grateful for a partnership that continues to grow in new directions. Thank you for the invitation, the dialogue, and the investment in leadership at every level.

06/02/2026

SOME was selected to present at the 2026 ACU Conference! Our own Angela Silverman, CRNP and Stacey Heller, RN, Senior Vice President of FQHC, will take the stage to spotlight our work in cardiac care for adults in substance use recovery.

Their session, Implementing a Cardiac Disease Risk Workflow for Black Adults in Residential Substance Use Recovery, breaks down how SOME embedded cardiac risk screening directly into our residential recovery services. In just six months, the pilot connected high risk patients to life saving cardiac and supportive health services through a new integrated screening and referral workflow.

Adults recovering from substance use disorder face disproportionately high rates of heart disease and stroke, yet many never receive preventive cardiac care. By bringing cardiology to the place where people are already getting support, we are advancing health equity for some of DC's most medically vulnerable residents.
This work is made possible through the generous support of Foundation, whose funding powers our cardiac program.

Catch Angela and Stacey July 26 to 29 at The Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC.
Association of Clinicians for the Underserved

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Huge shoutout to SOME’s Center for Employment Training for partnering with SOME’s Advocacy & Social Justice Department and showing up powerfully at the May 7 OSSE budget hearing to advocate for the restoration of $432,000 in adult education funding.

Four CET students testified, a CET alum submitted written comments, and the team represented both our Healthcare and Building Trades program tracks, multiple generations, and a range of journeys that all led them to CET.

A heartfelt thank you to SOME CET staff for exemplifying SOME's core values of Advocacy and Empowerment in such a tangible way. Their work is changing lives, expanding economic opportunities, and creating new possibilities for students and their families.

05/28/2026

We are excited to introduce Paige Cofield as SOME's new Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer. Paige comes to SOME with a career rooted in mission-driven work and a deep belief that authentic storytelling and genuine donor partnership are at the heart of lasting impact. A DC area resident for nearly two decades, she brings a lifelong commitment to ensuring every person has dignity, opportunity, and a place to call home. We could not be more thrilled to have her leading SOME's development and communications work as we continue strengthening our mission for the future.

05/27/2026

The Woods Academy turned spirit week into impact, running a cereal drive from April 28 through May 1 that brought in 471 boxes for our organization. Students across the school showed up in a big way, with every grade contributing to the final count. Their generosity reflects the values The Woods Academy instills in its students every day.

05/26/2026

Now accepting Kaiser Permanente.

We're pleased to share that SOME (So Others Might Eat) now accepts Kaiser Permanente insurance. This means more of our neighbors across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia can access the care and support we provide.

Kaiser Permanente serves over 768,000 members throughout the Mid-Atlantic region as an integrated healthcare delivery system.

If you're a Kaiser Permanente member and want to learn more about how to connect with SOME's services, visit some.org or call our team today.

Breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty for 50+ years.

05/26/2026

This is what partnership looks like. Standard Communities Volunteers spent the day rolling up their sleeves across SOME's TW Perry, Knoll Place Residences, and CET program, breathing new life into the spaces residents and trainees rely on most. From community rooms for children and support groups to reading areas and computer labs, every corner they touched is now better equipped to foster learning, connection, and personal growth. Their commitment elevated more than just the physical environments, it deepened the sense of pride, possibility, and momentum for everyone moving forward on their path toward stability and opportunity.

05/22/2026

Advocacy works.
When the Department of Behavioral Health proposed eliminating funding for all community-based psychiatric crisis stabilization beds in the FY27 budget, including SOME’s Jordan House, in favor of consolidating services into a more institutional, hospital-like setting, our team stepped up to advocate for keeping these critical beds in the community.

SOME has operated Jordan House since 2005. It's a trusted refuge for D.C. residents in psychiatric crisis-- many of whom are experiencing homelessness--who rely on compassionate, community-based care.

What followed was a full-team effort. Our staff built a budget advocacy strategy, submitted testimony, created educational materials, and walked into the John A. Wilson Building this week to meet directly with Councilmembers, alongside our partners at Woodley House.

On Wednesday, during Committee Mark-Ups on the FY27 budget, the Committee on Health, under the leadership of At-Large Councilmember Christina Henderson , recommended restoring funding for community-based crisis beds, including Jordan House.

The full Council still has to adopt the final budget, but this is a major step forward, and it happened because people showed up.

Thank you to everyone who stood with us and helped raise your voice in support of community-based crisis care, including Chairwoman Christina Henderson and the members of the Committee on Health for recognizing the importance of these services.