Community of Hope, Inc.

Community of Hope is a tremendous resource for the Washington, D.C., community. I am a patient representative on the board of directions. I receive excellent care from the team of healthcare providers. As a board member, I lend my perspective in providing oversight for the organization. This organization is strong and sustainable. The variety of services improve the lives of homeless and low-income families. The organization is thriving, and will continue to do so, thanks to the leadership, employees, volunteers and donors.

I have been donating monthly to COH since 1986, when they were still a smaller organization. Since then, I have been impressed at the progress they’ve made to improve health and end homelessness in Washington, DC. In the past, my husband and I have attended Night of Hope and have had a tour of their medical facility. I continue to be so happy as to how well COH’s mission meets the needs of the local community. They can count on my support going forward!

I had an absolutely wonderful time volunteering with Fam-Club at the Triumph! Everyone was incredibly nice and so so willing to help. Can't wait to go back!

We love volunteering with Community of Hope. The staff are incredible and our volunteers always have meaningful experiences!

I started volunteering at Community of Hope (COH)'s Fam-Club, at the Triumph in the Fall of 2021. I really enjoy volunteering here and witnessing first-hand the impact that the Fam-Club has on the community. In addition, I enjoy playing with the children and talking with the families.

Our church has partnered with Community of Hope on several projects + initiatives. We love their holistic and compassionate approach to helping + supporting families across our city. We're excited about the work they do and we can't wait to see what's next for them!

Our team of volunteers from BeGreatDC had a great time working with Community of Hope to host one of the monthly birthday parties for the youth at their residence. The staff was extremely helpful, kind, patient, and welcoming. The kids were also a joy to spend time with! Will definitely continue to work with Community of Hope in the future.

I have worked with Community of Hope as a volunteer at Fam-Club in the past year, and have been very impressed with the level of engagement staff have with clients, and the respect, thoughtfulness of how support is provided. I think COH has a great mission, and it is carried out thoughtfully by the various programs. It's a great honor to support COH and the families it serves.

I volunteer with Community of Hope in the Fam-Club at the Triumph. I really enjoy getting to interact with the families who Community of Hope is supporting and getting to learn more about them and the community they reside in. Fam-Club is an awesome way to get kids to play games or get active and interact with others. The facilities are awesome and the Leadership is even better! I thoroughly enjoy all the time I get to spend volunteering with this organization and look forward to participating in more opportunities!

I volunteered with Community of Hope for their Back to School Bash/Beat the Streets, which was absolutely wonderful! The event was so well organized, everyone was so happy and inviting, and even a little bit of rain couldn't stop the party. Community of Hope is such an amazing resource for the residents of Washington DC. It is truly making a difference in the health of children and families.
I look forward to working with COH for years to come- we are so lucky to have them here in DC!

I recently participated in Community of Hope's Back to School event in the Bellevue neighborhood. Despite heavy rain, Community of Hope and partners managed to pull off a public celebration with live music, games, food, free backpacks with school supplies, and more. Washington, DC needs more organizations like Community of Hope who meet the needs of our vulnerable communities.

I was a mentor with COH for 3 years. It's a great organization that cares for the people it helps and the people that volunteer in the community. COH is everything that is good about a non-profit, but importantly is local. Thus, every donation and hour of volunteering is directly giving back to your neighbors. I would recommend getting involved with COH to anyone in the Greater Washington DC area.

Community of Hope (COH) is an amazing non-profit and a hidden gem in Washington, DC. The CEO is a true visionary and has a big heart. I love working for COH and highly recommend them to all my friends and family. They really are a one stop shop for medical, dental and behavioral health services.

I first got involved with Community Hope through their annual holiday bazaar. In 2019, I began volunteering regularly at The Triumph. I have volunteered regularly at their family dinnertime where volunteers engage in fun games and activities with families. I also have hosted three birthday parties which are my favorite. I was able to plan a fun afternoon birthday party for all children celebrating a recent birthday - there were fun activities, birthday treats, and dancing! For folks interested in volunteering at Community of Hope, the staff make it easy to sign up and get involved. If you are looking to get connected with a location organization, I strongly recommend Community of Hope.

I have been a volunteer for a few years now. I love the closeness of Community of Hope. I played Santa Clause for Community of Hope just before Covid hit. That was a great experience having fun with the children who still believe in Santa Clause

Community of Hope serves so many people in many different ways and situations. It's a community health center, providing medical, dental, and behavioral health care, but it also runs the city's only free-standing birth center. Want to labor in a calm environment and have a water birth? COH is your spot! Beyond health care, COH is a homeless services provider, running shelter and housing programs, such as Permanent Supportive Housing and Rapid Rehousing. There are cross-agency programs to ensure that a mother in shelter who is expecting can be connected to care coordination and perinatal care. There's a real sense of holistic care at COH. The also run a one of the District Family Success Centers, which speaks directly to the community to determine what programs and resources they need and work with other organizations to fill the gaps and meet the community's need. The agency is incredibly mission-oriented, honoring a culture compact not just with its employees, but with those it serves and those in the community.

Community of Hope is a five star experience all the way around. The staff is truly connected and committed to the mission, from the CEO down. The volunteer program is organized and thoughtful in making the volunteer experience a meaningful one while respecting the patients and residents.

I went to the community of hope clinic to get a Covid test on 08/11/2021. (i) I was told that this service was free of charge, but instead I received 2 claims, $100 from the lab plus $45 from dr. Aaron that I never met; (ii) to add insult to injury, I never received my results because community of hope/dr Aaron’s office LOST my information; (iii) I had to reach out to the lab directly, which was able to locate my results through my insurance info because the name and dob provided by community of hope/Dr. Aaron were INCORRECT. I reported this to community of hope. They said they would call me. 2+ weeks passed by and I’m still waiting. This clinic and doctor are unprofessional and irresponsible. They shouldn’t be in business. Thanks.

Community of Hope does more than ‘on the ground work’ to provide people shelter and healthcare. They have created and built systems to actively provide preventive care to keep people healthy and avoid homelessness before it happens, with thoughtful, systematic approaches that are also anchored in equitable treatment and access for its community. The staff is incredibly committed to it’s work, and the providers and caseworkers treat everyone with empathy, dignity and respect.

Management also cares deeply for it’s staff, leading with mindfulness that to serve the greater community, you must nurture your family/team as well. This truly is a great nonprofit - I encourage everyone to volunteer, donate, or even use the client services!

Community of Hope offers group prenatal care to all clients, whether they are planning a hospital birth or a birth center birth. There was a teen mom planning a hospital birth who heard others in her group talking about birthing at the center, and decided if they could do it, so could she! I saw her proudly walking the halls at 9 centimeters with a huge smile on her face—even though this is usually the toughest part of labor, especially for a first time mom. And she did it! She was so happy to give her daughter the gift of an unmedicated birth. She was an amazing example of how empowering birth at Community of Hope can be.

I've been a patient of Community of Hope for a few years. Last year, I experienced breast pain and made an appointment with my PCP at Community of Hope. My PCP couldn't feel anything, but still recommended that I get a scan, just to double check that everything was normal. That decision saved my life! I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer, but since my doctor at Community of Hope advocated for me to get a scan, it was caught early at stage 1. Even my oncologist remarked how lucky I was to have a doctor refer me to get scans, especially since I don't have a family history of cancer and there was no palpable lump. I am eternally grateful to the medical team at Community of Hope!

I had the opportunity to both serve meals and play games with the younger residents of The Triumph as well as pack backpacks for students. Community of Hope is a great organization and it was great to contribute to my DC community!

Community of Hope stands for its name. I live in the Bellevue community and since day one this non profit had been a blessing. Serving the community with mental dental and medical services. Events and wellness for teens , housing and so much more. We love u COH. You are the best.

Community of Hope is a intricate part of our community. Their services are unmatched for quality in our area of the City. The kick off event for Bellevue Family Success Center was a success! It was amazing to see so many people come out to show support. I am so happy they are my neighbors and my community partner-Commissioner Monique Diop 8D04

I had a wonderful experience volunteering with this caring organization. The staff were well organized for the event and I was able to jump right in. Their mission and services are well matched for the local community and they are able to meet their stated goals. Even in a world of COVID restrictions, they had volunteers safely interacting with the community providing necessary resources.

I'm new to the DMV area, given the recent COVID situation I was looking for an organization to help kids with back to school. I found Community of Hope online and submitted a donation. To my surprise, I received a thank notice in the mail which was hand-signed. I had and have no expectations to receive anything in response to a donation. I've donated to other organizations and never had received such a gesture. It showed a sense of appreciation and care to me personally.

Every time I visit, the staff are great! They are extremely nice and willing to help me in any way possible.

Community of Hope has been a wonderful community partner for our company. Our employees love to volunteer during their Birthday parties and Dinner Service events on a consistent basis and their Holiday Markets in December! The staff at COH is nothing short of amazing - they are nice, genuinely believe in their mission, have a great response rate, and have exceptional work ethic. I will work with them always and I encourage others to as well.

I was a volunteer for the triumph dinnertime. I really appreciate what this non profit organization is doing for families. I also notice that the staff of this organization does everything to keep these families safe and comfortable. They are helping many of families. I loved volunteering for this organization and plan to volunteer again. The children love playing games and enjoy time spent among each other.

I had the best experience at Community of Hope. People are nice. Doctors are good.

It was really nice the people are nice and my caseworkers are amazing

The staff of Community of Hope is highly dedicated and well-trained. This is DC's flagship organization for families experiencing homelessness. At multiple locations, people can get good health care, have a stable home, get back on their feet, and most important of all -- feel renewed hope. They take time and care with their volunteers to make sure it is a high quality volunteer experience. If you are looking for a place to donate or volunteer, consider Community of Hope.

I have been involved with Community of Hope (COH) for the past four years, both as a volunteer and as a donor. I can't say enough about this organization and its amazing leadership! The professionalism and passion of its employees to address the critical needs of low income families across Washington, DC reverberates throughout the organization. As volunteers, my children and I have served at four different COH locations across the city. We have met many hard working DC families in need and witnessed first had the difference COH is making for families, whether through providing housing or much needed medical care. As a donor, our family has chosen COH as our primary charity year after year because of its excellent leadership, proven track record and unending commitment to not only serve but solve the critical issues facing our undeserved neighbors. Community of Hope is changing the landscape of Washington, DC by ending homelessness and bringing medical care directly to undeserved neighborhoods. I encourage everyone to get involved with this fantastic organization!

My organization worked with Community of Hope to host a children's birthday party. They were wonderful at communicating all the steps to help throw a fun party with a bit of education thrown in. We are a nonprofit focused on child health policy, so Community of Hope also connected us with some of the staff at one of their local clinics for a tour and brief Q&A. In addition to connecting with the kids at the party, it was so great to get this deeper look at the important work they are doing for kids, adults and families in the area. Kudos for the range of work being done, and for helping my colleagues have a good service experience.

They're very helpful with resources. When I had my baby I got a playyard, pampers and bottles.

I have been with my doctor since her residency..before COH and I sincerely thank her for her being MY doctor. She exudes professionalism, she listens to her patient, she’s very patient with her patient, she has a kind spirit, she also is genuinely concerned about her patient and I know she always has my best interest at heart when other Drs don’t! I wouldn’t put my care in anyone hands but her and the Good Lord who is the ULTIMATE HEALER! Thanks for keep on keeping me healed physically and mentally! #1 Doctor award goes to Dr Hollis COH! Kudos

Good day to all here!

I have volunteered with Community of Hope over several years, including serving dinner to residents at the Triumph short-term housing facility and at their festive Back to School event and Night of Hope fundraiser.

I find Back to School particularly amazing. It's a vast undertaking with live music and all kinds of entertainment and educational activities for kids and families and about 2,000 backpacks brimming with donated school supplies are given out. A lot of work that has a big impact!

COH staff have been easy to work with and are clearly dedicated and diligent in their mission, with lots of energy and inspiration. I hope others will consider being in touch with them at this fine organization.

Love that this non profit is doing great things in and through the community! Through healthcare and housing, they are impacting lives.

Community of Hope is having tremendous success in helping generate the resources people need for their physical & mental health. At the same time helping keep families from becoming homeless and/or striving to create stable housing for their families.

Community of Hope is an exceptional non-profit organization. They are recipients of the Top Work Place (2014, 2016 and 2017) in Washington, DC. I must say that they do a lot for their employees but give even more for the people of the District. They truly are top rate and a one stop shop for behavioral health, medical, housing and dental health services.

Community of Hope takes great strides in educating and shaping the further for many of our East of The River residents on dental and health issues, homeless prevention, and family counseling. Just recently Community of Hope brought a new addition to their services called "Centering" where mothers AND fathers under prenatal care in the community can come together to talk to each other, exchange ideas, and build a support system that lasts! They also provide programming in mentorship to enrich our children and allow them to have another person outside of their community to look up to and learn from while bridging long lasting friendships. I first became engaged with Community of hope in 2014 when they used to teach a Work Development class on interpersonal skills for the office place. That 6-week course helped so many people understand their roles within the work place by heightening their problem solving skills, active listening skills, negotiation practices and simply how to be a better team player. Community of Hope is a diamond within our community and I encourage many people to check out their services. You'd be surprise at how much help they can offer to you.

I began volunteering at the Community of Hope Girard Street Apartments as an assignment for college nearly six months ago. I continue to volunteer although I graduated this past spring. Once a month, I keep the children company while their parents attend a regularly scheduled meeting. The children range in ages from 11 months to 10 years old and have a variety of interests. We read, play games, watch movies, and do arts and crafts. It’s a delight to see them smile, even if only for an hour.

Community of Hope is one of the very few organizations to which I donate. I am inspired by the organization's mission and leadership, and by the huge goals which it sets (and achieves) in order to serve homeless families and expand access to healthcare for under-served DC residents. The organization demonstrates a real commitment to excellence and best practices, and it provides services that make a huge impact on the lives of so many people

I'm so proud of this organization that has helped and continues provide real, substantial assistance to thousands of our Community's neediest neighbors. I've been a Board member, Donor, Advisor and Volunteer for over 25 years, and am continually astounded by both the level of success, and the degree of professionalism exhibited by dedicated and caring staff and volunteers. No wonder that the organization and its Executive Director have both been repeatedly recognized with highest honors by prestigious institutions. However, the real awards come from seeing firsthand successes by the clients that are served -- lives turned around; homelessness ended; addictions managed; medical and dental services provided – for some, for the first time in thier lives. What a thrill it is to see smiles, when before, those same faces were bleakly staring at dead ends. My own life has been greatly enriched by being just a small part of Community of Hope.

I encountered Community of Hope in 2005. I found myself without employment with escalating blood pressure and no health insurance. I had been the primary caregiver for 3 family members, all suffering from terminal illnesses. A business that I'd developed and ran for more than 20 years was negatively impacted by my inability to keep up and was no longer viable. Community of Hope gave me the health services I so desperately needed and enrolled me in a program to get the necessary prescription medication. I also received counseling to deal with the aftermath of losing my brother, father and aunt and the devastating grief I was experiencing. The staff was so caring and respectful! Exactly what I needed at such a difficult time in my life. I never felt that my financial situation would be a barrier to my receiving the medical attention I needed.

Luckily, I was able secure suitable employment with health benefits within a short time and today my life is back on track. The primary care physician that treated me at Community of Hope was so compassionate and dedicated that even though I have insurance that allows me to see any physician I choose, I have chosen to continue with her, as an insured client, at Community of Hope Health Services. I am very grateful that an organization of this caliber was available to help me when I hit that rocky road on my life's path.

I am a supporter of Community of Hope and I recommend this organization to anyone who wants to reach out and help others in their time of need. The staff, board and volunteers that make Community of Hope run have all been recognized for the work they do and the fiscally sound practices that they use. Any contributions you make will be used to fulfill their mission which is to help others.

I began volunteering with Community of Hope on the Behavioral Health and Case Management team at the Marie Reed Center in September as part of a field internship placement through my school, and I am so glad I did! Community of Hope is a compassionate organization that provides housing, health care, and supportive services to under-served residents of the DC area. Each member of COH’s staff is personally dedicated to providing these services to clients in a respectful, empowering way.
I really like volunteering at Community of Hope because I know the work I do here makes a direct impact on our patients’ health and lives. I’ve loved my time here so far, especially since I have been able to take part in a wide range of experiences that have really allowed me to learn a lot about both my field of study, and about myself. Community of Hope is a growing organization, and is opening a new health care center in the fall. It’s an exciting time to be involved in this organization, and I would highly recommend volunteering for this Community of Hope!

This organization used to help those who were in recovery. Now, they are allowing our women to move out into their own places while they are still using. Unfortunately, they only care about keeping their numbers up by proving they are finding housing for the homeless but most of us are still using drugs and will probably lose our housing within a year but they are calculating this has a successful transition. Thank God I went to my church to get help. Although, I was homeless in a substance abuse transitonal program and received no help for my drug use. They put their money into finding us apartments of which is good but I won't have my apartment long if I can't stop using drugs.