The Transition Assistance Program (TAP), an outreach mission of the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, provides direct services to working and unemployed, often homeless, individuals who come to the church for assistance. Approximately 1500 people are served each year.

TAP helps people obtain identification documents (birth certificate and non-driver’s ID) needed for employment, transportation to new jobs, referrals, clothing, and food. TAP serves people from the entire Washington metropolitan area, with most coming from the inner city.

Over 80 agencies refer clients to TAP. Many are referred from shelters for the homeless, halfway houses, and substance abuse treatment programs.

The program is staffed by Juan Carlos Benavides, a bilingual outreach worker, and more than 30 volunteers who interview clients, work in the office, help with food and clothing, and make sandwiches.  TAP always welcomes volunteers to work in the office, write grant proposals, purchase/prepare food, or sort clothing.

For a complete description of the TAP Program, see the TAP 2009 Annual Report (pdf)
 or click here for a program brochure.

TAP is open three mornings a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday) from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Clients should arrive by 8:30 a.m. to sign in.  Up to 12 clients may be seen each day.  For more information, contact the TAP Office directly at 202-363-4817.