NEWS & UPDATES

In April 2025, WJLA-TV (channel 7) produced a profile on its website of Reggie Cox, Charlie's Place's executive director - " From sleeping on benches to leading change: DC man's journey through homelessness ." Reggie Cox. Photo by Sana Azem/7News, courtesy of 7News Reggie is unique in the world of non profit D.C. leadership. He lived on the streets of Washington, D.C., and came to Charlie’s Place as a client. He worked his way up from an intern to lead the organization. His l

Charlie’s Place would like to thank the Center For Student Missions for their great work deep cleaning this week!

Thank you to superstar volunteer Rebecca Hamilton, who completed her marathon swim and raised $3,500 for Charlie’s Place. She wrote: I just completed the swim in 5 hours 20 mins (unofficial time). It was a glorious day! I set off right at dawn. Things got rough with wind and chop for an hour but that added to the joy. Gratitude to my amazing volunteer kayaker, MJ Staples. And thank you to everyone for helping raise nearly $3000 for Charlie's Place!! Bec xo Charlie's Place als

Another sign of success: Congratulations to client Eric Garrett, who just moved in to a new apartment in October 2025!

A documentary crew from Channel 5 in Great Britain came to Charlie's Place this week to interview clients and staff. Stay tuned for more info on when it airs!

American University law students helped us to make sandwiches, deep cleaned and organized our food pantry.

Thanks to Georgetown University’s women’s volleyball team, who deep cleaned every nook and cranny of Charlie’s Place!

Thank you to the students of Salisbury University, who cleaned and organized our clothing closet!

A very special thank you to our private donors who helped us secure an industrial fridge!