Zoe's Drop-In Center

Since 2020, DC Doors has operated Zoe’s Drop-In Center, a 24/7 drop-in center for youth in Washington, DC, ages 18 - 24, who need a safe space, emergency housing support, and youth-focused services.

At Zoe’s Drop-In Center, every young person is welcomed as an individual. Many of the youth we serve are experiencing homelessness or housing instability, escaping domestic violence, aging out of foster care, or facing a mental health crisis.

Our team provides compassionate, trauma-informed care, taking the time to understand each person’s story and assess their immediate needs. We then work together to develop a personalized plan that connects them to housing, counseling, education, and job-readiness resources, helping them build a path toward stability, safety, and long-term success. 

Zoe’s Drop-in Center is a one-stop shop for a multitude of services. It is one of only three locations in the United States that offer a central hub for multiple social services.

Our supportive services include: 

• Hot Meals
• Restroom facilities & Showers
• Laundry 
• Housing Services 
• Employment Assistance & Workforce Development
• Case management 
• Healthcare Clinic & Mental Health Services 
• Harm Reduction
• Social activities & Life Skills Workshops

Each year, Zoe’s Doors helps approximately 2,000 youth find a path towards stability. Those who consistently participate in our programs are able to secure housing arrangements and employment. Every service we provide moves young people closer to stability and independence, transforming lives while strengthening the health and safety of our community as a whole.