🎓 Rising seniors & Class of 2025 grads — join us for our All-Day Open House! 🗓️ Tues, July 15 | 10AM–2PM 📍 4430 Benning Rd NE, DC Explore hands-on training in Medical Assisting, Admin Support, HVAC & Building Maintenance. Sessions start hourly! #DCCareers

Thank you to The Madison of DC and Mission Navy Yard for bringing people together in support of SOME. Guests wrote handwritten notes for our staff and the neighbors we serve, and proceeds from the evening helped support our work providing meals, housing, healthcare, and hope to individuals and families experiencing poverty and homelessness across DC. We’re grateful for partners who continue to show up for our community in thoughtful and impactful ways.

Last week, our Building Trades trainees represented SOME at the DC Builds Hiring Event, and every single one was invited back by top construction employers including Miller and Long, Turner Construction, Clark Construction, and Helix Electric. Congratulations to Kamani, Dale, Kyara, DeMarko, Robert, Ayana, and our alum William. Special recognition to Shadijah and Robert, whose images will be featured in CityWorks DC's Spring 2026 Impact Report. Thank you to CityWorks DC for hosting, and to our Professional Development Specialist Ron for being there with the team.

Our President and CEO Troy Swanda joined the Bozzuto team for the 4th annual ERG & Rise Leadership Summit for a conversation on nonprofits, leadership, and the road ahead for our sector. Bozzuto has been a major contributor to SOME's housing portfolio, and we're grateful for a partnership that continues to grow in new directions. Thank you for the invitation, the dialogue, and the investment in leadership at every level.

SOME was selected to present at the 2026 ACU Conference! Our own Angela Silverman, CRNP and Stacey Heller, RN, Senior Vice President of FQHC, will take the stage to spotlight our work in cardiac care for adults in substance use recovery. Their session, Implementing a Cardiac Disease Risk Workflow for Black Adults in Residential Substance Use Recovery, breaks down how SOME embedded cardiac risk screening directly into our residential recovery services. In just six months, the pilot connected high risk patients to life saving cardiac and supportive health services through a new integrated screening and referral workflow. Adults recovering from substance use disorder face disproportionately high rates of heart disease and stroke, yet many never receive preventive cardiac care. By bringing cardiology to the place where people are already getting support, we are advancing health equity for some of DC's most medically vulnerable residents. This work is made possible through the generous support of @AstraZenecaUS Foundation, whose funding powers our cardiac program. Catch Angela and Stacey July 26 to 29 at The Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC. Association of Clinicians for the Underserved #ACUConf

Huge shoutout to SOME’s Center for Employment Training for partnering with SOME’s Advocacy & Social Justice Department and showing up powerfully at the May 7 OSSE budget hearing to advocate for the restoration of $432,000 in adult education funding. Four CET students testified, a CET alum submitted written comments, and the team represented both our Healthcare and Building Trades program tracks, multiple generations, and a range of journeys that all led them to CET. A heartfelt thank you to SOME CET staff for exemplifying SOME's core values of Advocacy and Empowerment in such a tangible way. Their work is changing lives, expanding economic opportunities, and creating new possibilities for students and their families.

We are excited to introduce Paige Cofield as SOME's new Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer. Paige comes to SOME with a career rooted in mission-driven work and a deep belief that authentic storytelling and genuine donor partnership are at the heart of lasting impact. A DC area resident for nearly two decades, she brings a lifelong commitment to ensuring every person has dignity, opportunity, and a place to call home. We could not be more thrilled to have her leading SOME's development and communications work as we continue strengthening our mission for the future.

The Woods Academy turned spirit week into impact, running a cereal drive from April 28 through May 1 that brought in 471 boxes for our organization. Students across the school showed up in a big way, with every grade contributing to the final count. Their generosity reflects the values The Woods Academy instills in its students every day.

This is what partnership looks like. Standard Communities Volunteers spent the day rolling up their sleeves across SOME's TW Perry, Knoll Place Residences, and CET program, breathing new life into the spaces residents and trainees rely on most. From community rooms for children and support groups to reading areas and computer labs, every corner they touched is now better equipped to foster learning, connection, and personal growth. Their commitment elevated more than just the physical environments, it deepened the sense of pride, possibility, and momentum for everyone moving forward on their path toward stability and opportunity.

Advocacy works. When the Department of Behavioral Health proposed eliminating funding for all community-based psychiatric crisis stabilization beds in the FY27 budget, including SOME’s Jordan House, in favor of consolidating services into a more institutional, hospital-like setting, our team stepped up to advocate for keeping these critical beds in the community. SOME has operated Jordan House since 2005. It's a trusted refuge for D.C. residents in psychiatric crisis-- many of whom are experiencing homelessness--who rely on compassionate, community-based care. What followed was a full-team effort. Our staff built a budget advocacy strategy, submitted testimony, created educational materials, and walked into the John A. Wilson Building this week to meet directly with Councilmembers, alongside our partners at Woodley House. On Wednesday, during Committee Mark-Ups on the FY27 budget, the Committee on Health, under the leadership of At-Large Councilmember Christina Henderson, recommended restoring funding for community-based crisis beds, including Jordan House. The full Council still has to adopt the final budget, but this is a major step forward, and it happened because people showed up. Thank you to everyone who stood with us and helped raise your voice in support of community-based crisis care, including Chairwoman Christina Henderson and the members of the Committee on Health for recognizing the importance of these services.

Meet Renikka Robinson, a proud graduate of SOME's Center for Employment Training (CET) program and a future Registered Nurse. Renikka started in CET's Medical Assistant program, then enrolled in CNA school to gain real bedside experience. Today, she works as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Forest Hills of DC and is an apprentice through the DC Hill and DC National Hospital Association Apprenticeship. This Spring, she begins the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Trinity Washington University. In her words, "My progression from Medical Assistant training to completing CNA school represents more than academic achievement. It reflects CET's mission in action.” If you're looking at this, consider it your sign to become part of CET. We believe in our trainees, and we know you can achieve great things.

This spring, we celebrated recovery in action. Our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Graduation honored 14 individuals who completed treatment and took meaningful steps toward healing and stability through personalized, trauma-informed care, counseling, case management, and access to healthcare and housing support. At SOME, recovery is part of a larger pathway toward wellness, dignity, and lasting opportunity!

This Mother’s Day, the women of SOME were reminded just how deeply valued they are. Volunteer Maria Detherage and her team transformed Isaiah House into a Ladies Pink Boutique, complete with roses, pampering items, music, and a beautifully curated selection of clothing, shoes, purses, and gifts. A space where mothers could be celebrated, seen, and reminded that they are deeply valued by their community. Moments like these are a reminder that joy is care, and care is community. Grateful to SOME staff and every volunteer who made this celebration possible. 🌷

A quick look back at SOME's Housing Programs Open House and Orientation at the Conway Center. We welcomed individuals and families for a closer look at current and upcoming housing opportunities, with space to connect directly with staff and get clear on next steps. Thanks to every staff member who helped make our resources more accessible.

Looking for stable and supportive housing options? Join us for our Housing Programs Open House & Orientation on May 1 at the Conway Center. Learn about available housing opportunities, get guidance on the application process, and connect directly with our team. Morning and afternoon sessions available. Walk ins welcome, space may be limited. Contact HousingIntake@SOME.org for more information.

Tomorrow, Noon Markup - Enhancing Consumer Protection Procedures Amendment Act - Housing with Integrity Amendment Act - Nonprofit Services Preservation Amendment Act lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/…

Grateful to Montgomery Beauty School for showing up and serving our community ✂️ Twice a month, they provide haircuts for our clients—helping restore confidence and dignity in a simple but powerful way. These visits are a meaningful part of the care and support we offer each day. Our After Breakfast program continues to offer a welcoming space for neighbors to gather, connect, and spend time in community.

@FIUaB students holding it down at FIU in D.C. 🐾🇺🇸 While others were out visiting agencies, they were here getting real insight into policy, service, and what impact looks like up close. At @SOME_DC

“Troy Swanda, president and CEO of the nonprofit So Others Might Eat (SOME), said the unhoused community is particularly vulnerable to the threat of cold weather. He said that the organization has been giving out blankets, hand warmers and sleeping bags for those who don’t want to go into shelters.” — @washingtonpost Read the full article here: washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/… Thank you to our staff, volunteers, and partners who are out in the cold making sure people have what they need to stay safe. #SOME #NonprofitLeadership #WinterResponse #DC

The Varsity Vikes spent the morning volunteering at SOME (So Others Might Eat) in DC. Always good for the guys to serve and give back to the community. I am beyond proud of them both on and off the court. #VikesBaby @MCPS @mcpsAD @TheMoCoShow @MCPSAthletics