The end of 2025 draws closer, friends. That's kind of wild! We've got some big updates to share for this month.
We've got a winter break to announce, End of Year Giving Season updates, and some fun events lined up in January that are sure to keep you warm and toasty during these frigid days.
Winter Break: The Deets
The Potter's House DC will be CLOSED beginning January 1, 2026 through the end of the month. What?! Why!? Do I need to be scared???!!!
Fear not. Let us explain...
We're using this month to deep clean, reset, and take care of a lot of administrative tasks that we've been wanting to complete for months. We want to come back even stronger for the new year, and we want to give ourselves time to make sure everything goes well.
PHDC is also using January to evaluate our financial state--as many of you know, we received 501(c)(3) status this year, which is amazing, but we're still finding our financial footing. Taking a break in January allows us time to really examine what we need, where we need it, and what we can do to make that happen.
Finally, PHDC has undergone some major leadership changes. Our new leaders and staff need time to adjust to their roles, responsibilities, and how we operate because of that.
Trust us when we say we'd love to be open and ready to welcome you into 2026! However, we need to practice some self-care as an organization. If you're thinking, "Wait, I'm going to an event in January though?" or "How will I live without PHDC's witty and amazing social media posts?!": don't worry. We'll still be open for events (see below for more...) and post online to keep everyone updated on our progress!
End of Year Giving Season: Updates!
🎉$40,000+🎉
Can you BELIEVE IT!!!! That's how much all of you beautiful people have contributed to The Potter's House DC this End of Year Giving Season. We have so many words we could say, but these feel apt: THANK YOU!
We know that each and every one of you supports us because you believe in our mission and the work that we do. We are able to support our community because of you, and dedicate the upcoming year of radical hospitality to you.
If you know someone who is also invested in caring for others through food, books, and events, let them know where to find us:
Events Roundup
Redd and the Paper Flowers Concert: Wednesday, January 7, 7PM
A relaxing night of warm Appalachian Folk-grass, including tunes off of Redd & the Paper Flowers’s new album Appalachian Bell Jar. Doors open at 6:30PM. Space is limited; get your tickets here!
Special Edition: Love and Lattes Romance Book Club with Author Keya Chatterjee: Thursday, January 8, 7PM
Join us for a book club and author talk for Keya Chatterjee’s The Revolution Will Not Be Rated G (Oct ‘25). Love and Lattes is PHDC's monthly romance book club that meets every second Thursday of the month. Members receive 15% the monthly book club pick!
Capital Checkers and Chess: Regular meetings throughout January
CCC is an open group for players of all ages & skill levels that meets every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 6 PM to midnight. They also offer FREE Chess and American Pool Checkers lessons!
