Radcliffe Room Ministry

Currently serving at 1313 New York Avenue NW every Sunday, from 7:45 am to 10:00 am

For more than 45 years, we have invited people experiencing homelessness to a Sunday morning breakfast. Eggs, bacon, sandwiches, bagels, and coffee are served to our guests by members and friends of the congregation, members of the community, and some of our homeless neighbors themselves.

In addition to the breakfast, the Radcliffe Room offers a clothing closet where our guests can receive clothes and toiletries. Men and women’s clothing is available.

We welcome those who might be interested in the Radcliffe Room Ministry to visit any Sunday morning between 7:45am and 10am, help prepare and serve refreshments, and greet our guests.

To volunteer, email ptelfeyan@post.harvard.edu or simply show up any Sunday at 7:45am- no special training needed. To donate to the Radcliffe Room, please make a donation here.

The Center - Downtown Day Services Center for the Homeless

Monday – Fridays, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Downtown Day Services Center (The Center) is located in the basement of The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. The Center is made possible by the District of Columbia Department of Human Services and the Downtown Business Improvement District. The Center is offering services by appointment from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, including restrooms, showers, laundry, phone charging and emergency clothing. Lunchtime meal service will continue to be offered daily, including weekends, from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the park adjacent to the church.