The Father McKenna Center is an independent non-profit steps from the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
We serve men struggling with homelessness and families dealing with food insecurity.
We provide a structured program supporting our mission
Meeting Needs … Reclaiming Lives.
We depend on community support.
You can help by praying for us, volunteering with us, or making a donation.
Welcome to The Father McKenna Center
Meeting Needs … Reclaiming Lives
The Father McKenna Center is an independent 501(c)3 in the Ignatian Catholic tradition located in Washington, DC. We serve men struggling with homelessness and families in Ward 6 facing food insecurity. We provide a structured program supporting our mission of Meeting Needs … Reclaiming Lives. We depend on community support. If you are able to help you can pray for us, volunteer with us, or donate to support our work.
Our Programs
Our mission is to accompany and care for families struggling with poverty and men facing homelessness by providing food, shelter, clothing, and services to support their journey toward stability, productivity, meaning, and hope, building upon the good works, ideals, and values of Father Horace McKenna, S.J.
Day Program
Supporting men on their journey through homelessness, with targeted case management and provision of basic human services.
Hypothermia Program
Ending an individual’s homelessness through a unique, application-based, wintertime living experience, with intensive case management, and a supportive community.
Food Pantry
Offering healthy supplemental groceries in a welcoming, min-grocery environment, to address food insecurity for families and seniors resident in Ward 6.
Immersion Service Learning Program
Exposing young women and men to the issues of homelessness and poverty, challenging them through service, reflection, and transformative education.
How can you help us during the Coronavirus crisis?
First and foremost, we need your prayers ...
Staff Photo 2020
Latest News
Read more about our latest news posts and be informed
Introducing Our Associates Council
The Associates Council is a group of dedicated young professionals from diverse backgrounds who are committed to advancing the Center’s mission by volunteering their time and talents. [...]
Newsletter June 2021
Inside this EditionJune 2021 Articles Feeding the Hungry, Following Fr. McKenna Volunteer Spotlight - Barbara Bartlett, SHCJ Patron Spotlight - Novella Stevens A Shopping Experience - Food [...]
