At Miriam’s Kitchen, we believe that everyone deserves a safe and stable home. This year, thanks to your support, we’ve helped 183 guests move into permanent housing each story a testament to the power of community and compassion.
One of those stories is Angela’s. After facing years of instability, she was finally able to move into her own home. Having a place to call her own has given Angela the stability to focus on her health, reconnect with loved ones, and start planning for the future.
While we celebrate these successes, the need for housing solutions is more urgent than ever. The latest Point-in-Time (PIT) count revealed a 5.6% increase in homelessness, highlighting the growing challenges faced by our neighbors At Miriam’s Kitchen, we continue to meet this need every day not just by helping guests move into homes but also by providing essential services, including more than 105,000 meals this year alone. These meals are often the first step in building trust and connecting guests to the support they need to find stable housing
Your support makes a real difference. Together, we can ensure that more people like Angela find a place to call home, while also addressing the root causes of homelessness in our community.
Thank you for being part of this journey. One meal, one home, one guest at a time we’re creating real change, together
With gratitude,
Scott Schenkelberg CEO, Miriam’s Kitchen
YEAR IN REVIEW
In FY2024, Miriam’s Kitchen made significant progress in housing, health services, and advocacy efforts, strengthening our mission to end chronic homelessness.
HOUSING
SOLUTIONS & STABILITY
183
GUESTS MOVED INTO HOUSING
DINING & NUTRITION
105,000
NUTRITIOUS MEALS SERVED
3,266
ROVIDED SOCIAL SERVICES GUEST RECEIVED ESSENTIAL SERVICES OUTREACH
645
"Before Miriam’s Kitchen, I felt invisible. Now, I have a community that sees me, supports me, and helps me move forward. They didn’t just give me a meal they gave me hope."
Angela, MK Guest
ADVOCACY HIGHLIGHTS
This year brought significant challenges, including deep cuts to DC’s social safety net and increased encampment evictions Despite these setbacks, we remained steadfast in our advocacy efforts. Here are three key highlights:
Elevating Guest Voices: Supported Guest Advisory Board member Wesley Thomas in sharing his story on CNN, for the special Homelessness in America
Raising the Alarm on Budget Cuts: Organized a rapid-response Week of Action to push for critical funding and successfully secured additional resources for Permanent Supportive Housing.
Shaping the Conversation: Presented at national conferences and led discussions on the criminalization of homelessness, narrative change, and guest-led advocacy.
Shaping the Conversation: Presented at national conferences and led discussions on the criminalization of homelessness, narrative change, and guest-led advocacy.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Volunteers make a difference with the Meals team by helping serve healthy, delicious meals with care. Their dedication, alongside our chefs and partners, creates a welcoming and high-quality dining experience for our guests.
925
4,420
Total number of volunteers this year Hours donated this year
“Love and respect are on the menu – as are eye contact and a smile. With deep, deep gratitude for this piece of heaven on earth.”
- Bahareh Sharghi, Volunteer
COMMUNITY EVENTS
This year, we strengthened connections and amplified our mission through impactful community events. From engaging discussions on homelessness and policy to volunteer gatherings and fundraising initiatives, each event brought people together to take action. Highlights include our Beat the Heat event on the criminalization of homelessness, advocacy presentations at national conferences, Run 4 MK, and MLK Day of Service. These moments not only raised awareness but also fueled the movement to end chronic homelessness in DC.
Thank you for being part of the journey!
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INCOME STATEMENTS
Raised significant funds through various campaigns to maintain operations and expand services. Maintained a financial reserve that ensures stability and continued service delivery.
REVENUE
In-Kind Contribution Contributions
$395K Special Events: $329K Investment
$11.6M Total revenue: $420K $4.5M $5.9M Government
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS EXPENSES
At Miriam’s Kitchen, we prioritize using our resources effectively to drive meaningful change in the fight to end homelessness. The majority of our expenses go directly toward program services, ensuring that our guests receive the meals, housing support, and critical care they need. $11.7M
Board of Directors
Rebecca Ann Arbogast, JD, MA Chair, Governance Committee
Sam Braden IV, MPA Board Member
Va MBA, ML Chair, DEI Committee Chair; Member, Governance Committee
Doug Greenburg, JD Finance Committee
Nancy Freeborne, PA-C, MPH, DrPH Member, DEI Committee
Patrick Halley, JD Board Member
Michael Kirshbaum Chair, Finance Committee; Member, Governance Committee
Cheryl Williams, MA Board Member; Chair, Governance Committee
LOOKING AHEAD: FY2025 GOALS
Expand Housing Services: Increase permanent housing placements by 20%.
Health Program: Strengthen Partnerships: Collaborate with more local organizations to amplify our impact.
Elevate Community Engagement: Launch new campaigns to raise awareness and foster volunteerism.
Thank You to Our Supporters
Your contributions whether through donations, volunteer hours, or advocacy are the lifeblood of Miriam’s Kitchen. Together, we are making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Get Involved
Donate: Support our mission at MiriamsKitchen.org
Volunteer: Join our community of dedicated volunteers.
Advocate: Stay informed and take action on critical policy issues.
Contact Us: Miriam’s Kitchen 2401 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037 (202) 452-8926 info@miriamskitchen.org
Together, we can end chronic homelessness in Washington, D.C.
