N Street Village, Inc.

On Thursday December 14,2006 l walked through the gates of M Street Village homeless and addicted for ten years. The love and support l received from staff, volunteers and the church was the stepping stone l needed to change my life. Sixteen years later l now live in Los Angeles was able to retire and l am living a life l dreamed about. I know without the wonderful oasis for women l would be dead
Thank you N Street Village!

N Street Village carefully coordinates volunteers to deliver the most impact. I've volunteered in different capacities over the years and always felt the organization prepared me with an understanding of the mission. They are also clear on the most pressing needs in order to volunteer or donate where it is most needed.

N Street Village is a critical resource for the women of Washington, DC. The staff and volunteers are passionate about the mission--and the impact that they have made and continue to make is immeasurable.

N Street Village is a super place to volunteer. All the staff---from the Front Desk welcoming you to The Village, the kitchen chefs under Laurie's care (where I help out in serving lunch), Heide and her corps of volunteers, Donna Marie who oversees donations, and to all the other friendly workers who provide a safe and friendly place to be. We thank all of you!
Nancy K

N Street Village hosted a networking event through CNHED which I attended in late 2019. I connected with some awesome individuals from other parts of DC with experience in Workforce Development. I've since referred clients to N St Village for services and case management!

I volunteered with N Street all summer and they truly believe in their mission and the women they serve. The staff is so kind and would do anything to help anyone. My experience with them was nothing short of amazing, and I know that they would treat anyone who walks through their doors the exact same way.

As a volunteer and donor I'm constantly impressed with N St Village's focus on empowerment of women to live their best life. No one sizes fits all or top-down approaches here.

N Street Village is an amazing organization of compassionate, dedicated staff members that always put the women of the Village first. The work they do changes lives for the better and gives women hope for a better future and the support to get there.

N Street Village provides dignity and support to all women in the D.C. area. Meeting women where they are at, whether it is a hot shower, a P.O. Box, a warm meal, housing, or career readiness support, N Street Village actively works with its community partners to provide women with a dignified life. I am thrilled each day to say I volunteer with N Street Village because I know they put action behind their words. The staff is dedicated to the region and to the women each day.

N St. Village staff and programs meet women in need where they are and the environment shows the most compassion I have ever seen in social services. I am always proud to say I volunteer at N St. Village.

NSV has not only a compelling mission and precise execution by its creative strategic staff but it’s a mainstay of the dc community and we’ll known and loved. The opportunities to get involved are endless and the money goes directly to supporting clientele and expanding services.

Whether it’s been through fundraising and getting close friends to donate over the last 7 years or just enjoying being their neighbor, the village and the women who live there have always been a pleasure. I know at least a dozen women whom I consider close friends that have come through N Street and completely transformed their lives.

My decades of affiliation with N Street Village started as a financial supporter of a fiscally responsible organization that was very successful working with homeless and low-income women. Then eight years ago I got to know the organization even better and I immediately wanted to get involved on a personal, hands-on level. N Street Village provides shelter, supportive housing and a full array of wrap-around services in a compassionate and caring environment where every woman is welcomed and treated with dignity. The administrators and staff working at N Street Village demonstrate by their actions every day that working there is a calling, not a job. I have personally watched as women I’ve worked with blossom from hesitant, fearful and hopeless to revitalized, grateful and empowered members of a community. As volunteers we prepare and serve meals and sponsor activities and events that bring a few moments of joy and a sense of home. I am fully invested in spreading the word about N Street Village and the incredible work they do for women in Washington, DC who are most in need. After many years as a volunteer and donor, I am now also a member of the Board of Directors.

My husband and I have supported N Street Village for decades, starting as overnight volunteers back in the 1990s. It’s been easy to stay engaged with N Street for so long because, through the years, we've encountered countless women whose lives have been materially changed as a result of the support they’ve received at the Village—women who have found employment, moved to their own places and reconnected with family.

The holistic approach to wellness is an aspect of N Street Village that I especially appreciate, with its integrated mental health, physical health and addiction recovery services. What’s particularly impressive is the way these services are offered—leadership and staff are intentional about creating an atmosphere of dignity and respect.

I am personally enriched by the fortitude, strength and the acts of incredible kindness I’ve encountered at the Village. As they use N Street support systems to become healthier, stronger, and more stable, I am inspired to see women of the Village reaching back to lift others in the community. I know former clients who volunteer to bake, sew, provide a listening ear, or a shoulder for others to lean on. N Street truly is a village, and the generosity of spirit is contagious. Decades after I started as a volunteer, I am still engaged with N Street, and I am now proud to serve on the Board.

Hello,
It is my pleasure to give N Street Village the highest rating possible as a nonprofit.
I was introduced to the Village several years ago and immediately felt a connection to the sIncere great work they were doing. I joined the Ambassadors Council and enjoyed working with a group of very committed individuals in working toward the goals of empowering homeless and low income women in DC. I am now in my second year of serving on the Board and couldn’t be prouder of the work we are doing. The team at N Street is exceptional in their commitment to helping women claim their highest quality of life. I wish for all nonprofits to be as committed to helping those in need. Best to you.

I have worked with N Street Village for a number of years and want to recognize the entire organization for excellence and service to the community. This is an authentic group of humble servants who have genuine love for Washington DC and it’s residents in need. I find that my work is truly appreciated as a volunteer by the clients and staff and that all people are treated with respect and kindness. I’m especially impressed with the way clients are accepted and supported, without judgement and celebrated in every step of recovery. N Street builds self-esteem in these women through showing unconditional love and as champions of change. I am grateful for the time I’ve spent working with and for the residents, serving meals and raising funds and I’m extremely proud to be a part of the village family.

I have been a part of this amazing non profit, N Street Village, since its founding and am extremely proud of its record of accomplishment in serving homeless and formerly homeless women in DC. I serve on the Board of N Street Village (NSV) and the DC Interagency Council on Homelessness Strategic Planning Committee and have witnessed the amazing response of NSV to the goal of ending chronic homelessness in DC. The original NSV program was only at its flagship building at 14th and N St. NW but now at 5 locations and will soon add 3 more to cover multiple districts of DC. It is by far the largest and most effective non profit serving low income and homeless women and is a remarkable leader in advocating for permanent solutions for housing poor and traumatized women in the city.

I was a volunteer at N Street Village with the privilege of teaching fitness classes to the residents. I enjoyed my weekly classes very much. The community was so welcoming and they appreciated the service very much. I hope I inspired them as much as they inspired me! Regardless of economic status, we all deserve to live healthy lives. Fitness is not a luxury even though it is often treated that way through high end health clubs and overly expensive workout gear. I am grateful N Street Village provided a space for me to offer services to this population.

N Street Village creates a collaborative, safe, and welcoming environment for clients, staff, donors, and volunteers. Through my interactions with staff, it is clear the Village is committed to empowering their clients, raising awareness about the issues impacting women experiencing homelessness, and improving community engagement.

N Street is a great resource for women who experience homelessness in the nation's capital. They provide shelter, warm meals, clothing drives and medical services from women who need it. I love that they meet women where they are because everyone has different needs. I enjoy my time serving meals here and getting to know the women through volunteer opportunities the village offers.

I work for the Father McKenna Center, we are a daytime drop in center for homeless men. We often have women come to us for help. Often we can't help them for their own safety so we try to find them help by referring them to N Street Village. N Street Village is an amazing place that helps women in need.

I recently moved to DC from Asia and wanted to get involved in the community here. N Street Village has been a wonderful place to volunteer. I appreciate the unique and innovative programs N Street offers (everything from employment opportunities to yoga and wellness classes) and the way they treat clients with dignity instead of charity recipients. I've also been impressed with the dedication of the staff and fellow volunteers. The impact of N Street is incredible.

I was introduced to N Street Village through an alternative spring break trip in 2006 when I was a college student in Minnesota. The following year, I came to Washington D.C. for a semester internship program and my internship was with the Steinbruck Center for Urban Studies (a ministry through Luther Place Memorial Church). Throughout my internship, I volunteered in the N Street Village craft room and was an overnight volunteer at the Luther Place NIght Shelter. It was a wonderful learning opportunity for me and I met life-long friends through my experience at N Street Village! I moved to Washington D.C. permanently in 2008 and have volunteered serving breakfast at Bethany Center since then. I am honored to support and volunteer at such a well-respected organization helping women achieve self-sufficiency!

N Street Village is a very special organization that keeps a sharp focus on its mission of serving homeless and low-income women in our community. Since its inception, the organization has employed a holistic approach to helping women achieve their highest level of independence with integrity and a strong sense of community. The women that we serve not only receive assistance and guidance to help them achieve stability and personal growth, these women serve the community by helping one another as well. I have met countless individuals whose lives have been profoundly impacted through their association with N Street Village - not just the women served, but those who serve the women as well.

I have been involved with N Street Village in various capacities since its inception nearly 40 years ago and am currently a member of the Board of Directors. N Street Village originated the concept of a continuum of services to help women move from homelessness to their highest level of functioning. The women who pass through N Street, as well as those who stay, are an inspiration. It is an honor to know them and count them among my friends.

For over six years, I have volunteered at N Street Village. I have served women who came to the center for a hot meal and have seen them recover through the years and go on to get a home of their own. The program works. The lessons taught at N Street Village not only benefit their clients but also the volunteers: Respect yourself. It has been an honor to work with N Street Village.

In 2007, I was looking for a way to become more involved in the community. I have always supported organizations that help people get on their feet and become self-sustaining, such as Dress for Success and Goodwill, so when I became aware of N Street Village, I immediately wanted to work with them. The issue of providing a safe and uplifting environment for women is near and dear to me, and I have the utmost respect for the people who work at N Street and its mission.

I have served meals at Bethany Women's Center and donated needed supplies such as toiletries and coats. Recently I became involved with the new Ambassador program which is a great way to help spread the word about the organization and what it does in the community.

I started volunteering with N Street Village over a year ago, primarily serving lunch and dinner. More recently I have become involved in their Ambassador program, conducting outreat on behalf of their great services and volunteer opportunities. This allows me to use my professional skills to serve N Street in the best way, in addition to serving meals and interacting with clients. Very comfortable, family atmosphere for volunteers and clients. Volunteers can organize their own classes and services and be very creative.

I absolutely love working with N Street Village. I volunteer there mainly as an overnight volunteer, and I have really enjoyed myself every single time I have helped out. I can see how much of a difference this non-profit is making in the lives of women all over DC. I speak to these women and they tell me how thankful they are that N Street Village exists, and many of them tell me that they don't know where they would be without the support of N Street Village. I see that these women have regained strength and hope about their lives. N Street Village deserves to be recognized for the difference that they have made in the lives of women, and therefore in the community as a whole (since women are the anchor of all communities). Thank you N Street Village!

I've consistently volunteered at N Street Village for the past 18 months. Why? Because N Street makes volunteering easy, the experiences are always fulfilling and the people they serve are so interesting and inspiring. Unlike other organizations, N Street 's volunteer programs are organized and they respect volunteers' time and talents. I encourage anyone looking for a fulfilling volunteer opportunity in DC to consider N Street.

I have volunteered at this organization helping to serve breakfast. It was a great experience. Generally everyone was super friendly, including the staff and women their for breakfast. It was great to see N Street's fantastic work in action!