Damien Ministries is a nonprofit and community health incubator dedicated to driving meaningful change — through food access, health services, job coaching, and community support.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit · All are welcome · Serving DC since 1987
Access food, health services, job coaching, and more. Many programs are free, low-cost, or subsidized.
Get Help →Your gift sustains programs for people who need them most in Washington, DC.
Donate Now →Volunteer, intern, donate goods, or partner with us to expand our reach.
Get Involved →Every door is open — regardless of background, belief, or situation.
Weekly groceries covering up to 7 days of meals — often a client's first connection to Damien Ministries.
Learn more →Resume prep, interview practice, and mentorship through Project LEAP.
Learn more →Personalized counseling and meal plans to support whole-person health.
Learn more →Community wellness hub — fitness, counseling, health screenings, and space for healing.
Learn more →Financial support for families arranging services for loved ones — with dignity.
Learn more →Discounted phone plans so clients can stay connected to care and community.
Learn more →"We meet people where they are — with food, health support, job pathways, and community care rooted in dignity."
Serving Washington, DC since 1987 · 501(c)(3) · All are welcome
Read Our Story →Watch what we do, follow along on social media, and see the community we're building — one program, one person at a time.
Watch Our Videos →Who we are — in our own words
Whether you need support, want to give, or want to get involved — we're here.
