SOME (So Others Might Eat)

Restoring hope and dignity one person at a time

So Others Might Eat has served the District of Columbia for nearly 40 years,
working to

Meet the most basic needs of our city’s homeless and poor citizens
Empower those who are ready to make real and lasting changes in their lives
Advocate for stronger governmental solutions to poverty and homelessness
in the District

Over the years, we have helped thousands of people get off the streets, transform their lives, and learn to live independently.

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Fr. John Featured on WAMU

Fr. John spoke on WAMU on June 9 about the critical and growing need for the supportive-services affordable housing that SOME provides for the homeless and poor.

Listen to the commentary »

SOME has been providing safe, supportive-services affordable housing since 1989 and currently houses 450 formerly homeless individuals, including 150 children.

Fr. John's commentary highlights the critical role that the Local Rent Supplement Program and the Housing Production Trust Fund play in the continued creation of desperately needed supportive-services affordable housing.

Help Homebound Seniors

SOME's Interfaith Caregivers program provides support to 62 low income homebound seniors, enabling them to remain independent and healthy. Volunteers play an integral role in the program, providing telephone reassurance, food deliveries, and other support to these vulnerable elderly.

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A man at SOME's Dwelling Place Senior Center

Chorale Performs Magnificent 40th Concert

On July 1, joined by members of the San Jose Symphonic Choir, the Monterey Symphony Chorus and local choirs, the Georgetown Chorale performed Henry Mollicone's Beatitude Mass (for the Homeless) and other selections at a sold-out concert at the Basilica of the National Shrine.

Watch a slideshow and view a photo gallery of this wonderful evening »

Hailed by the Washington Post as “one of the most distinctive American opera composers,” Mr. Mollicone conducted the chorale before an enthralled audience of more than 600.

SOME thanks the Georgetown Chorale and guest singers for their time, effort and performance.