A Quiet Place to Call Home
Tucked away off a busy street in Georgetown, is a comfortable home for senior women in need.Founded in 1868 for Civil War widows, the Aged Woman’s Home of Georgetown continues to serve women in Washington, DC today.
The Home is a historic residence for indigent women, capable of independent living. The Home offers the emotional support, companionship, and security associated with group living. Learn more about the services provided »
The first significant donation to the Home came from W. W. Corcoran, the founder of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. In the past, additional funding came from the guests themselves in the form of laundry and mending jobs. Now, the Home relies upon the generosity of the neighboring community and friends, many of whom volunteer needed services, or make financial donations to the Home and provide gifts to our Guests. Learn how you can help the Home »
We are currently accepting applications
for new Guests
The Aged Woman’s Home of Georgetown is currently accepting applications. Applicants must be women over the age of 62 with limited means. All Guests must be able to maintain activities of daily living without the need for assistance. Inquire by calling or completing our contact form.
Recent News
Gardening at the Home, Solace for the Soul
Here at the Home we are all safe and sound. We are social distancing, doing a lot of hand washing, disinfecting, wearing masks, and following the guidelines from the Center for Disease Control. We are keeping our spirits up despite the pandemic and dearth of visitors....
Annual Point in Time Count Gives Valuable Information to End Homelessness in the District
On Wednesday, January 22, 2020, Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the annual Point in Time (PIT) Count—the annual census of persons and families experiencing homelessness here in the District of Columbia. The count is conducted each winter by The Community Partnership for...
Winter is Still With Us (but not for long)
Winter is still with us, but the cherry blossoms will soon arrive, and just this week we saw some purple crocuses and peony heads popping up in the Home’s garden. Our Guests have been bundled up, but generally appreciative of the mild winter.
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