Bill McNeal, 1955 – 2017

We are sad to report the passing of William McNeal. Bill was an important part of the GMC community, and many of you will remember him sitting outside the Center avidly reading for hour after hour. He was smart, witty and always had a joke which was seldom repeatable in polite company. The jokes he learned from his years as a DC bartender. Bill was recently housed and loved his new place. We are so sad that he could not enjoy it for longer. He was a truly good soul and we will miss him.

Georgetown Ministry Center is thrilled to be part of the 2017-18 Catalogue for Philanthropy and to be recognized as one of the best small nonprofits in the DC Metro region!

From the press release: “After a careful vetting process, the Catalogue for Philanthropy has selected Georgetown Ministry Center to be part of the Class of 2017-18. Georgetown Ministry Center has undergone an extensive review process, and has met the Catalogue’s high standards. Potential donors can be confident that the nonprofits in the Catalogue are worthy of their support. Georgetown Ministry Center’s mission is to guide service-resistant, chronically homeless individuals towards stability and housing through aggressive street outreach, provision of a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is treated with respect, and advocacy for the homeless. Georgetown Ministry Center seeks lasting solutions to homelessness, one person at a time.”

Read the entire press release here.

Visit Georgetown Ministry Center’s page on the Catalogue for Philanthropy’s website here.

 

On Friday, June 9th, Georgetown Ministry Center received Fox 5 DC’s “Hometown Hero” award, which recognized GMC for its ongoing efforts to provide assistance, advocacy and services for the homeless in our community. GMC’s Executive Director, Gunther Stern, was interviewed during the “Hometown Hero” segment of Fox’s summer Zip Trip Series, which features a different neighborhood in the DMV each week. GMC thanks its staff, board and volunteers for their ongoing contributions, without which we couldn’t continue to do the important work of aiding our homeless brothers and sisters in need. This award is for you!

Didn’t catch us live? Check out the video here.

 

Lights! Camera! ACTION!

On Friday, June 9th, get ready for your close-up!

Georgetown Ministry Center invites you to gather your friends, family and coworkers and stop by the entrance to Washington Harbour on Friday, June 9th to watch the live broadcast of GMC being honored as this week’s Hometown Hero during Fox 5’s summer Zip Trip Series! The series features a different neighborhood in the DMV each week and this Friday will showcase Georgetown with segments highlighting the neighborhood’s food scene, local sports/music, trivia, and more. The Hometown Heroes segment will begin around 10am and tourists, locals and business owners alike are encouraged to visit throughout the morning and make signs supporting GMC and Georgetown!

Can’t make it to Georgetown on Friday? Tune in to Fox 5 at 10 to watch live on TV!

Thursday, June 8th is “Do More 24,” the DMV’s largest 24-hour online fundraiser powered by United Way of the National Capital Area! On this day, thousands of people will join together to create positive change in our community.

With a donation of just $24, you can support Georgetown Ministry Center’s mission and help someone who is homeless begin the process of finding stability in his or her life. A gift of $24 will cover the cost of replacing a homeless person’s birth certificate–a vital document required before benefits or housing can happen.

You can donate as early as TODAY! Start your activism at home and help us DO MORE for the homeless in our community!