The Affordable Housing Communities at Samaritan Inns provide a safe haven for residents to reinforce their recovery while living in apartment-style 
housing. But the third phase of Samaritan Inns recovery program, is so much more than just an affordable place to live in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of DC.
“There’s a strong educational component,” says Jesse Washington, Director of the program. “Assessment of each resident takes place, advice is given, and then we empower them to get the training and skills they need to take that next step.”
Residents in the program participate in on-going addictions counseling and social services, share living and dining space in a drug and alcohol free environment, and continue to create a community of support and accountability.
More than just a home, residents in the Affordable Housing Communities hold their peers accountable and support each other on the path to recovery.
“Most of them have never been in this kind of living situation before,” says Jesse. “It teaches patience. It helps their self-esteem, and they leave with a huge sense of accomplishment and progress.”
Additionally, every resident in each eight-person suite serves one term as a suite leader for three months. “Being a suite leader is a responsibility,” says Jesse. “You have to pay attention, address issues, and get stuff done. It’s hard work, but very rewarding when they get to the other side.”
The men and women who graduate from the program leave with the confidence and tool set to sustain long-term sobriety and build a foundation for independent living. With their lives restored, they join our community and contribute to making it more than just a home.
June 7th was the day set by Deloitte to partake in their yearly IMPACT DAY 2014, and Samaritan Inns was more than happy to be participating again. Typically Deloitte comes to Samaritan Inns to provide a day of financial and career mentorship for our residents, which in turns gives them the tools to face the world ahead.
This year they came to tackle a beautification project at our Mozart Inn locations. A group of energetic and enthusiastic workers dressed in blue came to Elisha’s Houseready to tackle this day of service! After an impactful morning program they walked over to begin work at the Inns. The day was filled with landscaping, painting and camaraderie among the staff here at Samaritan inns and Deloitte. It was truly and a great day of service and was well received by the residents who occupied that property. On behalf of the staff and residents of Samaritan Inns, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Deloitte and cannot wait for next year’s IMPACT DAY!
