HIPS

03/16/2026

Due to the inclement weather, HIPS programs and services are closed for the rest of the day today, Monday, March 16. We will return to normal operations tomorrow. Stay safe.

02/23/2026

Come to Dawn's Sloppy Saturday at Her Diner, this Saturday at 9:30 p.m. Miss Adams Morgan 2025, Dawn Huggins, has assembled a stunning cast of drag queens who will entertain and delight. And make sure to tip these queens, because they'll be donating their tips to HIPS!

02/23/2026

Due to the inclement weather, HIPS will be opening Monday, Feb. 23, with a two hour delay. Please check our social media for any additional updates.

02/17/2026

Got some extra Valentine's Day candy? Spot a great sale on candy? Donate it. We share it on outreach as a treat and an easy icebreaker.
—Drop off at 906 H St. NW Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
—Need a special pickup/drop-off? hips@hips.org
Every piece helps us start conversations and keep folks’ energy up.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day! Let’s honor all forms of love. Love for friends, family, co-workers, our pets, plants and most importantly — ourselves.

Let’s honor all forms of growth. Every positive step, every small change toward accepting ourselves, flaws and all, is a cause for celebration. We celebrate you today!

02/13/2026

There will be dozens of delicious confections available for auction this Sunday at Violet's Bake Sale. We hope to see you there.

02/05/2026

Happening tonight: Bingo with The DC Sisters at Red Bear Brewing. Tickets go on sale at 6:30. First game is at 7. Benefiting HIPS.

01/23/2026

Happening tonight: Harm Reduction Happy Hour, 5-7:30 p.m. at Her Diner in Adams Morgan, hosted by the amazing team at Reframe Health and Justice and benefiting the life-saving work at HIPS. And stick around after for Her Diner's RuPaul's Drag Race watch party.

01/22/2026

Big community love this Friday 💛 Two events, one cause, all benefiting HIPS:

🍸 Her Diner Happy Hour | 5–7:30 p.m. | Organized by Reframe Health and Justice
🪩 TONED Dance Party | 10 p.m. – late | Organized by Transmission DC

Come for the vibes. Stay for the impact. These are community-organized events, and we’re honored to be the beneficiary. Show up, bring friends and help support HIPS's life-saving work.

01/21/2026