Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and Homelessness Since 1970
About SOME
Since 1970, SOME has been a care provider and a beacon of hope to residents in our nation’s capital. Our services are available to individuals, families, senior citizens, veterans and those affected by physical or mental illness. Every day, we are working to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through our comprehensive approach.
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
Event
Break The Cycle: SOME’s Annual Gala
Break The Cycle: SOME's Annual Gala will take place on November 5th at our NEW home - The Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC! This Annual Dinner Gala and Silent Auction raises mission-critical support for SOME, celebrates our work, highlights the triumphs of our clients, and honors recipients of SOME’s highest awards each year.
Blog
Clark Construction Tops Out SOME’s Latest Affordable Housing Community
The Clark Construction team delivering 1515 North Capitol reached a significant milestone with the completion of structural concrete on the affordable […]
Event
Trot for Hunger 5K
SOME’s annual Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger is a time-honored tradition, bringing together over 8,000 participants from the DC area for the District’s only turkey trot. This year, to keep our mission moving during our return to normalcy, Trot for Hunger will be in-person AND virtual! We are encouraging our Trot for Hunger participants to join us at Freedom Plaza on Thanksgiving Day or run/walk in their neighborhood or local park during the month of November.
It’s because of supporters like you that we’re able to provide essential assistance to our DC neighbors.
89.5% of every dollar donated goes directly to our lifesaving services. Help us amplify our impact by donating today.