Dear Friends,

As we move through September, we are reminded that this season is a time of progress and momentum. At The Washington Home, we see that same energy in the work of our partners who continue to reimagine care and community for older adults across our city.

This month, we’re proud to spotlight the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home. An institution that has served the health and life care needs of seniors in the District for over 85 years. Today, the Home continues that tradition through the opening of its newly renovated, affordable Assisted Living community in the heart of Friendship Heights.

This state-of-the-art renovation features ADA-accessible private rooms with renovated baths and kitchenettes, creating a safe, comfortable, and dignified living space for residents. Beyond the physical updates, the Home offers a comprehensive suite of services and amenities designed to meet the needs of the whole person.

Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants available 24/7
Internal Medicine visiting physicians
Daily social, cultural, and educational programs
Restaurant-style dining and weekly happy hours
Housekeeping, laundry, concierge services, and more

The Home’s mission is rooted in a powerful legacy: providing skilled nursing and assisted living care to low- and modest-income older adults. Services are offered under Medicare and Medicaid, including the District’s EPD Waiver Assisted Living benefit, ensuring access and equity remain at the heart of their model.

At their core, the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home recognizes every resident as unique. Through person-centered programs, compassionate staff, and a welcoming environment, they foster a sense of community, dignity, and belonging among the seniors they serve.

We are honored to celebrate this new chapter in their history and proud to stand alongside them as they continue to set the standard for high-quality, affordable care for older adults in Washington, D.C.

Warm regards,

The Washington Home

Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home

In the Community

The Washington Home was honored to stand alongside Christ House as they marked 40 years of healing and hope.

Announcements

With steadfast commitment to our mission, we are thrilled to celebrate our fifth year as a foundation by awarding $5.6 million across 38 grants to 34 organizations — each one creating sustainable solutions and strengthening integrated services for older adults. Our focus on expanding healthcare, nutrition access, and reducing social isolation is anticipated to reach nearly 80,000 older adults in Washington, DC.

Since The Washington Home foundation began, we've been honored to direct nearly $27M in funding to foster partnerships with local Washington, DC organizations that are serving our community's older adults so exceptionally.

Partner Connections Align Missions & Service

To amplify our reach and spark new opportunities, we hosted 13 community partner meetings and events. These gatherings brought together local organizations, igniting collective action and inspiring innovative, long-term strategies for systems transformation.

Through our investments we are building durable infrastructure: pioneering healthcare worker training programs that connect with hospital hiring, as well as supporting visionary capital projects that are making nutritious food and affordable assisted-living more accessible for DC older adults. We’re also championing Ward lead agencies, adult day centers, and senior wellness centers — bolstering their core services and supporting new programs for older adults citywide.

This year, we also completed our FY24 grants, having a direct and powerful impact benefiting over 77,000 older adult residents. None of this would have been possible without our passionate community partners, whose dedication and collaboration have truly made these achievements a reality.

Please enjoy our 2025 Impact Report, which highlights many of the programs that were successfully funded to address the needs of older adults in our community.

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Upcoming Partner Events

DC Fall Prevention Awareness Week 2025

Join us September 22nd - September 25th at one of 4 different locations!

If you are worried about your balance or the safety of a loved one, or just want to learn ways to start today to have a stronger future, this is the event for you!

Presented by the Following Partners: Home Care Partners and Safe at Home, DC Department of Aging and Community Living, AARP DC, Trinity Washington University, The George Washington University, University of the District of Columbia, and Howard University. This was formerly a one-day event but has been expanded to reach more District residents! See information below and plan to attend the site nearest to you!

Mon. 9/22 9 am-1 pm: Trinity University, Center for Women & Girls in Sports, 125 Michigan Ave NE
Tues. 9/23 11 am-3 pm: GW University, Student Center, 800 21st St NW
Wed. 9/24 10 am-2 pm: UDC, Student Center, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW
Thurs. 9/25 10 am-2 pm: Howard University, Louis Stokes Library, 501 W St NW

What to expect at the event:

Get balance, strength, vision, medications, and blood pressure tested/screened for free
Stations to learn about ways to make their homes safer, preventative exercises, and how to get up if someone does fall
Free giveaway bag for each participant and raffles for equipment and gift cards

AARP DC will be providing participants with free snacks & a “File of Life” to keep their most important documents accessible in an emergency.

Resources

Caregiving

This powerful two-hour documentary, executive‑produced by Bradley Cooper and narrated by actress Uzo Aduba, premiered June 24, 2025, and is now streaming on PBS.org, the PBS App, and local member stations. Caregiving weaves intimate stories of family and professional caregivers, spanning challenges, emotional sacrifices, and moments of grace, with the broader history and urgency of caregiving in America.

The film includes diverse perspectives, such as Bradley Cooper’s own experience caring for his father and real-time portraits of caregivers like Jacquelyn Joyce Revere and Carlos Olivas Jr. The documentary also situates personal stories within the context of an ongoing caregiving crisis, where millions are providing unpaid care, often unsupported, highlighting both systemic gaps and the urgent need for policy change. For more information, click here.

End of Life Resources

The Washington Home currently owns 48 burial plots and 1 crypt designated for a hospice patient at Fort Lincoln Cemetery. As part of our ongoing mission to support individuals at the end of life with compassion and dignity, we are seeking to donate these plots to organizations serving those most in need. If your organization works closely with terminally ill individuals or hospice patients and is interested in learning more, please email Patricia Ndimantang at Pndimantang@thewashingtonhome.org

Are you a caregiver looking for guidance and support? Follow this link to access A Caregiver’s Guide and discover valuable insights and resources to help you on your caregiving journey. To learn more, call (800) 869-2136. For areas outside Washington DC, call: (844) 438-6744 capitalcaring.org/hospice

At The Washington Home, our mission is to to fund entities that create and deliver innovative, compassionate, and well-managed programs to improve the quality of life for older adults and/or terminally ill residents in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Do you have an upcoming event or initiative you'd like to share with our community? We'd love to include it in our next newsletter! Send your event details to Patricia Ndimantang at Pndimantang@thewashingtonhome.org Let's keep our community connected and informed!