About SOME's Mission
SOME provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in the District, helping them break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help transform lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them.
Housing
There are 1,295 residents enrolled in our affordable housing program, including single adults, families and seniors.
Education & Workforce Development
Our Center for Employment Training graduates earn, on average, $18/hr—almost $2 more than DC’s minimum wage.
Healthcare
Every year, our clients make over 22,000 visits to a doctor, dentist, therapist or case worker in one of our clinics.
Emergency & Social Services
In 2021, we served 75 clients through our senior center and 85,540 through our emergency services.
Advocacy
We foster local and regional coalitions that drive funding and attention towards eliminating the root causes of homelessness and poverty.
What’s New at SOME
SOME Official President and CEO Press Release
SOME (So Others Might Eat) Appoints Troy Swanda as President and Chief Executive Officer Washington, DC, Jan 15, 2026 (GLOBE […]
Preparing the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals with Kaiser Permanence
CET’s recent visit to Kaiser Permanente (Largo Medical Center) marked an exciting milestone in connecting workforce training to real-world career […]
Monumental (Sports and Entertainment) Impact in Our Community
SOME’s partnership with the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation (MSEF) is a powerful example of how DC’s sports culture and […]
Every donation to SOME makes a difference in the lives of those struggling in DC.
During the holiday, SOME will be on the following schedule: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve), SOME will close early at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day), Closed – regular holiday observance. Friday, December 26, 2025: SOME will be closed.
