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 strive to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through our comprehensive Whole Person Care 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
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SOME’s Colorectal Cancer Screening Kits and their Impact on Black Communities
Colorectal cancer is a serious disease that affects individuals of all races and ethnicities, but it has a disproportionately high […]
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SOME’s Newest Senior Center Opens
This past Friday, SOME opened its new Senior Center inside of its Karin House Property in Walter Reed. The center […]
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27 Years at SOME: A Career Journey that Continues to Positively Impact Lives
As a SOME employee for over 27 years, Jason Ginevan’s journey within the organization has been nothing short of extraordinary! […]
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