HomelessShelterDirectory

Federal City Shelter Washington DC - Washington, DC

Description: Located at 2nd & D, NW, spanning the entire block, and with the capacity to house well over a thousand people, Federal City Shelter FCS is the largest shelter in the country. JHP maintains a “business center” in the lobby that gives shelter residents access to free computers, internet, phones and office equipment; as well as, case management, counseling, and employment and housing assistance. JHP also provides outreach to the “street” homeless in the area and works in the hypothermia shelters during the winter months. The DC program provides services to over 300 people a year and places 140 people in jobs and 70 in permanent housing each year.

Do you have items to donate? Contact Federal City Shelter Washington DC at the phone number provided above to see if they can use any items you may have to donate.

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Important:
Many of these shelters now have waiting lists. Please call before going to them. Many waiting lists are very long. Shelters and service also go out of business. Always call ahead to confirm that this location is still active. If you find that this location is no longer operating, please send us a comment using the form below.

If you have pictures of the shelter, I will upload them on this page. Please email me with the name of your shelter and the pictures to: HomelessSupport@gmail.com

Do you have items to donate? Contact Federal City Shelter Washington DC at the phone number provided above to see if they can use any items you may have to donate.