Emery House
Updated: January 18, 2012Back on My Feet is proud to be working with the tremendous program at Emery House [Map here] in Northeast Washington, DC. We hope you'll join us!
FACILITY INFORMATION
In July 2006, the former Emery Shelter for Homeless men was transformed into a program designed exclusively for homeless men who are employed or in job training, and renamed the Emery Work Bed Program (EWBP).
The EWBP can serve up to 100 men. The unique aspect of the program is that it provides a stable temporary residential environment for homeless men are employed. The typical emergency shelter program operates from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and when the men leave the facility they must take all of their belongings with them. This is not conducive for men who are working and have no place to store their personal belongings.
The men at Emery are provided lockers and drawers to store their personal belongings. Supportive services include substance abuse counseling, job coaching, resume writing and employment placement assistance, housing placement assistance, computer lab, case management, and access to a kitchen to prepare their meals.
Come be a part of this amazing team! Sign up for an orientation here! Please contact Amy Vokes if you have any questions.
MONTHLY TEAM UPDATES FROM THE BACK ON MY FEET BLOG
- April 2011
- Chapter Member of the Month March 2011 - Sam S.
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- Chapter Member of the Month September 2011 - Chris H
- September 2010
- Emery House team visits the Nationals
- August 2010
- July 2010
- Chapter Member of the Month June 2010 - Eric B
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
TEAM INFORMATION
- Meeting Location: 1725 Lincoln Rd. NE [Map here]
- When do we run?: We start at 5:45am each Monday, Wednesday and Friday and finish by 7am. Saturday runs leave at 8am at Union Station
- How long are runs?: Runs will start at 1 mile and build as members gain greater fitness
Want to join this great team? Sign up for a BoMF Orientation and get started! Click here to sign up or contact BoMF Program Director Amy Vokes if you have questions
TEAM LEADER: Nick Despoditis