202-546-3255 | 235 Second St NE, Washington DC 20002
Peek in the front door of TMH and here’s what you might think — wow, time travel is real.The dark wood paneling. Heavy oil paintings of our 19th century benefactors. Eleanor Roosevelt, cutting a ribbon in celebration of one of our early expansions, and smiling in a newspaper clipping. (Yes, the Eleanor Roosevelt.) This place is a rich slice of women’s history; part of a story that continues to evolve as time passes, residents move on and new ones occupy our rooms.
While the aesthetics reflect an inspiring heritage, TMH keeps its eyes firmly fixed on the future. Its mission is tied to a simple idea that’s reverberated through decades: to provide a safe, affordable place for young women to live while pursuing their dreams here in DC. Though these dreams and opportunities certainly have seen seismic shifts since we welcomed our first resident (hello 19th amendment!) — the need for a place like TMH has remained fixed.
Through the years, we have welcomed residents in all kinds of jobs; jobs that have changed with changing times. For instance, we saw a mini-influx of the Nation’s first FBI women in the early 1960s. Today, our residents are often Congressional pages and interns; masters, PhD and law students. Young women working hard to prepare for and launch meaningful careers.
We love that we get to play a role in the lives of so many women reaching for something more.
This is our story. And just possibly yours.
We would love to show you around.
Meet our Board Members and staff.
Learn about our rich past.
TMH is a temporary residence hall for young women ages 18-34. With only a minimum stay of two weeks, residents can enjoy an affordable place to live, home-cooked meals and a great location. Established more than 130 years ago, we provide welcoming, heritage-rich accommodations that make life in DC easy for our residents – nestled in a prime address on Capitol Hill, just steps away from the Senate office building.
Young Woman’s Christian Home dba Thompson-Markward Hall. All Rights Reserved. Registered 501(c)(3). EIN: 53-0208365