Picking up where Catholic Worker left off: A Simple House
Deep down in the poorest recesses of Washington DC is a remarkable little organization called, ‘A Simple House.’ It’s a volunteer-based ministry where the full time staff live in group houses, work without salary, and engage in what they call, a “ministry of friendship.”
Friendship ministry–in their view–consists primarily of serving the poor through acts of faith, love, and charity. If you’ve ever seen the movie Patch Adams, and remember the way Robin Williams lights up all those lives at the hospital, then you’ve got the right idea.
These folks are literally walking the streets of southeast dc. They’re doing good work and they’ve got some amazing staff. If you have a few extra prayers or dollars, you might send them their way. As part of their commitment to simplicity, they work with no more than three months operating expenses. Highly recommended!
