Downtown Day Services Center
Since February 2019, the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) has proudly operated the Downtown Day Services Center (DDSC)āa welcoming, weekday hub for individuals experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C. This state-of-the-art facility is largely funded by the DC Department of Human Services. Located at 1313 New York Avenue NW, the DDSC is grounded in a housing-first model, prioritizing permanent housing while addressing immediate needs that support wellness, recovery, and self-sufficiency.
The DDSC serves an average of 225 guests daily and reaches tens of thousands of unique individuals per year. Its mission is driven by three core actions:
- Ongoing outreach to connect with individuals living outdoors
- Case management to guide guests through the housing process
- Meeting basic daily needs to support progress toward stability
When guests choose to receive on-site services, they meet with a case manager to assess eligibility for housing, employment, healthcare, and other support services. Case management services are provided each weekday by dedicated members of the team at Pathways to Housing DC.
The BID works with a variety of partners and service providers to accomplish the work of this facility, most notably, the DC Department of Human Services. In addition to the team at Pathways to Housing DC, the DDSC partners with HIPS, Unity Health Care, the DC DMV and the Terrell Waters Dental Clinic.
Walk-In Service Hours
Monday – Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Closed on Sundays
Services
Adults experiencing homelessness can benefit from the following services:
- Amenities:
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Laundry
- Phone
- Computers
- Mail Services
- Lunch and snacks
- Housing Support
- Case Management
- Non-driver identification
- Medicaid application
- Health and Dental Care
- Counseling
- Legal guidance
- Emergency clothing
- Community and Activities
Location
Downtown Day Services Center
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
1313 New York Avenue NW, Lower Level
Washington, D.C. 20005
Closest Metro Stations:
- McPherson Square Station (Blue/Orange/Silver lines) via the 14th and I Street exit
- Metro Center Station (Red/Blue/Orange/Silver lines) via the 13th and G Street exit
For more information on the Downtown Day Services Center services, call 202-383-8810 or email center@downtowndc.org.
Support and Donate
One of the most effective ways to support unhoused individuals in Downtown D.C. is through a monetary donation to the DowntownDC Foundation, which allows our staff to meet urgent needs and operate timely initiatives to meet our biggest community demands. In-kind donations are also welcome and can be dropped off at the Downtown Day Services Center (DDSC), located at 1313 New York Avenue NW.
Most-needed items include:
- Clothing: pants, T-shirts, button-up shirts, etc.
- Shoes: athletic shoes and boots
- Knit caps, gloves, thick socks, thermal underwear
- Winter coats, jackets, hoodies, and sweatshirts
- Fiction books and games
Please Note: The DDSC cannot accept sleeping bags, tents, childrenās items or clothing, furniture, mattresses, or electronics. Due to safety measures, we ask that donated clothing be new or professionally laundered.