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July 17, 2023
Spirit of Georgetown 2023

On October 4th, 2023, The Spirit of Georgetown will be hosted in the newly renovated Monument Room at King & Spalding LLP to increase awareness about homelessness in Washington, DC, and to build support for Georgetown Ministry Center’s Drop-In Center serving chronically homeless individuals. Amanda Klingler & Ron Catsaldi are co-chairing this year’s event. This event will be the perfect kick-off to the fall social season. 

The Spirit of Georgetown 2023 will honor longtime GMC employee, Delores Jackson. Fondly known as the “Mother of GMC, Delores is a remarkable program coordinator, who has dedicated an astounding 34 years to GMC’s mission, embodying the essence of unwavering commitment to her community. Her continued service has undoubtedly changed the lives of thousands of GMC’s guests, offering hope, compassion, and support when it matters most

Spirit of Georgetown 2023
Delores Jackson, “Mother of GMC”

Georgetown Ministry Center guides service-resistant, chronically homeless individuals towards stability through the provision of a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is treated with respect, street outreach, and advocacy for the homeless. We seek lasting solutions to homelessness one person at a time.

Event Link: https://georgetownministrycenter.salsalabs.org/spiritofgeorgetown2023/index.html

Benefit Committee Levels: 

  Archangel $10,000+
  Guardian Angel $5,000
  Spirit Angel $2,500
  Saint $1,000
  Host $500
  Cherub (Young Professionals) $250

All Benefit Committee donations come with two Spirit of Georgetown Gala ticketsIndividual tickets can be purchased with a $215 donation.

*Please donate by July 31 to be included on the official print invitation.

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July 12, 2022

EDIT: This event has concluded. Please join us for the Spirit of Georgetown 2023!

The Spirit of Georgetown 2022 will be honoring The John Dickson Home, represented by its President, Terrence Collins. Over the past year, Georgetown Ministry Center supported over 80 guests transition into housing, none of which would be possible without the generous support of The John Dickson Home. 


On October 19, 2022,  Pamela & Bryne Murphy will be hosting The Spirit of Georgetown 2022 to increase awareness about homelessness in Washington, DC and to build support for Georgetown Ministry Center and it’s critical programs serving chronically homeless individuals. Colman Riddell, Elena Tompkins, and Cailin Monahan are co-chairing this year’s event. This event will be the perfect kick off to the fall social season. 

Georgetown Ministry Center guides service-resistant, chronically homeless individuals towards stability through provision of a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is treated with respect, street outreach, and advocacy for the homeless. We seek lasting solutions to homelessness one person at a time.

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December 11, 2017

It’s GMC’s 12 Days of Giving: Day 1!

Georgetown Ministry Center is excited to announce our 12 Days of Giving Campaign, kicking off today!

This year, we’ve partnered with 11 generous local businesses who have joined forces with us to help end homelessness! These amazing establishments have made in-kind donations to be given away one-by-one during each day of our 12-day online fundraising campaign which will run December 11 – December 22.

The way it works is simple: Each participating establishment has been assigned a day. Donate to GMC on that day, and/or share that day’s campaign link on your Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram accounts (don’t forget to tag GMC so we see it!), and you could win that day’s giveaway! Keep an eye on your inbox (sign up for our newsletter from the homepage of our website if you haven’t already!) and check GMC’s social media pages throughout the life of the campaign to receive details about each day’s prize giveaway.

Day 1’s community supporter is The Kennedy Center!

We’ll be giving away a collection of Kennedy Center performance posters, a 50th Anniversary Washington National Opera coffee table book and an official program book from the 2016 Kennedy Center Honors! (valued at $150)

We hope you’ll join us and our amazing community supporters to achieve our end of year fundraising goal to support GMC’s center operations during the 12 Days of Giving. Donate today!

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December 8, 2017

This Year at GMC, Give & You Might Receive!

Georgetown Ministry Center is excited to announce our 12 Days of Giving Campaign!

This year, we’ve partnered with 11 generous local businesses who have joined forces with us to help end homelessness! These amazing establishments have donated prizes to be given away one-by-one during each day of our 12-day online fundraising campaign which will run December 11 – December 22.

The way it works is simple: Each participating establishment has been assigned a day. Donate to GMC on that day, and/or share that day’s campaign link on your Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram accounts (don’t forget to tag GMC so we see it!), and you could win a prize! Keep an eye on your inbox and check GMC’s social media pages throughout the life of the campaign to receive details about each day’s prize give-away.

We hope you’ll join us and our amazing community supporters to achieve our end of year fundraising goal to support GMC’s center operations. It’s the Season of Giving and we are grateful to our community of supporters who have given so generously to this campaign — see their prize donations below and then get ready for Day 1 of the campaign, kicking off on Monday, December 11!

1st Day of Giving, December 11: Prize donated by The Kennedy Center – An assorted collection of Kennedy Center performance posters, a 50th Anniversary Washington National Opera coffee table book and an official program book from the 2016 Kennedy Center Honors (valued at $150)

2nd Day of Giving, December 12: Prize donated by  Georgetown Salon and Spa – A set of 2 haircuts and blow-dries at the upscale Georgetown salon by renowned stylist, Onder Yavuz (valued at $240)

3rd Day of Giving, December 13: Prize donated by Farmers Fishers Bakers – Gift certificates for Lunch and Dinner at this farmer-owned sustainable restaurant in Georgetown that serves made-from-scratch food & delicious hand-crafted drinks (Lunch certificate valued at $75; Dinner certificate valued at $100)

4th Day of Giving, December 14: Prize donated by The Graham Hotel – An overnight stay at the luxury boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Georgetown(valued at $469; all taxes and gratuities are included)

5th Day of Giving, December 15: Prize donated by Newseum – 2 Tickets for admission to the dynamic, engaging and interactive museum of news that allows visitors to experience the stories of yesterday and today through the eyes of the media while celebrating the freedoms guaranteed to all Americans by the First Amendment (valued at $70)

6th Day of Giving, December 16: Prize donated by Chez Billy Sud – A gift certificate for Lunch or Dinner at this neighborhood French restaurant situated in the heart of Georgetown, offering a delectable menu, handcrafted cocktails and a French-focused wine list in an inviting atmosphere, steeped in history and conviviality (valued at $100)

7th Day of Giving, December 17: Prize donated by Rosewood Hotel – A gift certificate for a 1-night stay at the refined Georgetown boutique hotel, breakfast included (valued at $545; taxes and service charges may apply)

8th Day of Giving, December 18: Prize donated by Paper Source Georgetown– A Creative Card-Making Party hosted for a group of 4 to 6 at the premier paper store for unique gifts, cards, gift wrap, wedding invitations, stationery, and crafts (valued at $120 plus 10% off shopping opportunity)

9th Day of Giving, December 19: Prize donated by Vineyard Vines – A signature whale tie from the preppy brand for the whole family, inspired by Martha’s Vineyard, that believes “Every day should feel this good” (valued at $85)

10th Day of Giving, December 20: Prize donated by Kendra Scott Georgetown – A beautiful matching earring and necklace set from the jeweler’s new Georgetown store, perfect for yourself or the special lady in your life! (Aiden necklace valued at $85, Addie gold drop earrings valued at $60)

11th Day of Giving, December 21: Prize donated by Cafe Milano – A gift certificate to the trendy, upscale Italian restaurant, reminiscent of a stylish Milan boutique and renowned for being a power center for diplomats, politicians, journalists, broadcasters, lobbyists, entertainers (valued at $200)

12th Day of Giving, December 22: Prize donated by Rosewood Hotel – A gift certificate to the luxury hotel’s Rooftop Bar and Lounge, valid for use through the 2018 Rooftop Season (valued at $100)

Donate Today!

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October 23, 2017

‘Best Spirit Ever’ Raises Unprecedented Amount for Georgetown Ministry Center

Spirit of Community Shines Bright at Annual GMC Benefit

In a watershed year for Georgetown Ministry Center, Thursday evening’s Spirit of Georgetown benefit was, fittingly, one for the books! GMC would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all those who attended this year’s benefit and to all those who have aided GMC’s work in other ways throughout the year — with your generous support, we raised a record-setting amount of $137,373 for our Center operations! This feat was only possible through the incredible support and commitment of our generous donors. Thank you!

This year’s event was an embodiment of the spirit of community so vibrantly alive in Georgetown, exemplifying what is possible when a group of individuals come together for the common good. More than 200 GMC supporters gathered in the stately Georgetown home of consummate DC hostess, Sally Quinn, to commemorate 30 years of GMC service in our community.  Guests spent the evening mingling from room to impeccably decorated room, spilling onto a wraparound back porch perfectly suited for the mild October temperatures. While there was plenty of DC star power in attendance — including honoree Mayor Bowser, Deputy Mayor HyeSook Chung, Councilman Jack Evans and our gracious host, Sally Quinn — it was truly the spirit of community that shone brightest throughout the evening.  Retiring GMC Executive Director, Gunther Stern, aptly described his final Spirit after his nearly 3-decades-long tenure as the “best Spirit ever” — and we couldn’t agree more!

A special thanks to this year’s honorary hosts, Carrington Tarr and Amy Tercek, and our event sponsors, Washington Fine Properties, Kilpatrick, Townsend, Stockton, Walker & Dunlop LLC, John D. Richardson Company and Martin’s Tavern.

Whether you were there in person on Thursday, or just in spirit, we hope you’ll recognize the profound impact your support has on the lives of our community’s most vulnerable. American cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead’s famous quote resonates as much today as it did upon GMC’s founding 30 years ago: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

Thank you for helping us end homelessness — and change the world! — one person at a time.

View all event photos on our Facebook page.

 

 

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