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, D.C. We serve men struggling with homelessness and families 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
The mission of The Father McKenna Center is to care for families struggling with food insecurity and men experiencing homelessness by providing food, shelter, clothing and services to support their journey towards stability and productivity.
The McKenna Academy
The McKenna Academy is a program of The Father McKenna Center, which provides life skills-based classes to support men who seek to take the next step on their journey to end the cycle of homelessness
Day Program
Supporting men on their journey through homelessness, with targeted case management and provision of basic human services.
Hypothermia Program
A unique, application-based experience that provides shelter during the hypothermia months along with intensive case management and community support.
Food Pantry
Offering healthy supplemental groceries in a welcoming environment to help address food insecurity for individuals and families residing in D.C
Immersion Service Learning Program
Exposing young women and men to the issues of homelessness and poverty, challenging them through service, reflection, and transformative education.
Latest News
Read more about our latest news posts and be informed
Jesuit Novice, Alex Harb
For the past four weeks, we welcomed Jesuit Novice, Alex Harb to the Center. Alex grew up in Alabama and from a young age knew he wanted to become a priest, “growing up, a Jesuit in my life truly understood me and my family’s experience.”
Newsletter March 2023
Inside this Edition: Mission Moment – McKenna Academy Impacts, Upcoming Events – Lessons and Carols, Uber Grant, Program Updates and a Message from Dan
Spicy Water African Grill Donation
Located on U street, Spicy Water African Grill (@spicywaterafricangrill), has generously provided the Center with leftover meals for our guests, staff, and volunteers to enjoy. Their seasonings […]
