MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Alexis Squire, (202) 407-7760, asquire@cohdc.org
October 23, 2018
Community of Hope’s Night of Hope is a Success
Annual Event Brings Together Philanthropists, Business and Political Leaders
Washington, DC – October 11, 2018 – Over 400 guests gathered at The Rooftop of 101 Constitution for Community of Hope’s annual celebratory reception, Night of Hope, benefiting their work to end homelessness and improve health for DC families. The host committee led by the event’s co-chairs, Emily and Raj Madan and Melissa McGuire and Andy Miller, and generous sponsors, led by Bill and Joanne Conway of the Bedford Falls Foundation, and hundreds of supporters raised significant funds to support their mission of creating opportunities for low-income families of Washington, DC.
Themed as being “A Light in Our Community”, the event welcomed guests to breathtaking views of city lights. They also enjoyed a brief but impactful program, emceed by WUSA9 reporter, Delia Goncalves.
During the program, Community of Hope’s President & CEO, Kelly Sweeney McShane expressed her gratitude and vision for how the organization will continue to serve as a light to our neighbors by addressing critical needs, including, ending family homelessness, improving health and wellbeing, and increasing family-sustaining income of low-income families across the city. “We believe that this is a city where every child and family should thrive – no matter where they live or what color their skin is.”
Christine Carroll, a client in both housing and healthcare programs, shared her inspiring story of overcoming significant health challenges and homelessness thanks to the light Community of Hope’s staff and services add to her life. The evening ended with a “Give Hope”, where attendees raised funds toward specific services, such as providing a safe place for families overcoming homelessness to sleep.
Community of Hope also honored Annabelle Lockhart, currently of Lockhart Insurance Services and formerly the director of the Civil Rights Center at the US Department of Labor, with the Tom Nees Award for Exceptional Service for her 30+ years of service to the organization.
In addition to the Innovation Sponsor, Bill and Joanne Conway of the Bedford Falls Foundation were twenty-seven other generous sponsoring companies and individuals including Sustainer Sponsors: PNC Bank; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP,;SB Capital Solutions; Walker & Dunlop; Joe and Lynne Horning; Partner Sponsors: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield; Fort Myer Construction; Horning Brothers; Visionary Eye Doctors/Dr. Leonard Friedman and Colleen Ryan; Contributor Sponsors: AECD Group; Bank of America; City First Bank of DC; Elissa and Tom Davidson; Friend Sponsors: AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia; Anthem, Inc.; , The HSC Healthcare System; Homesnap; Industrial Bank; KatzAbosch; Lockton Companies; National Cooperative Bank; Palm Facility Services; Trusted Health Plan; USI Insurance Services; and WC Smith.
“We have such a strong community of support and Night of Hope is proof of that. We are so grateful,” adds Kelly Sweeney McShane , President and CEO of Community of Hope.
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About Community of Hope:
Founded in 1980, Community of Hope creates opportunities for low-income families in Washington DC, including those experiencing homelessness, to achieve good health, a stable home, family-sustaining income, and hope. In 2017, Community of Hope provided healthcare to nearly 11,000 patients and housing to over 1,000 families – totaling more than 13,000 women, men and children.
For more information about Community of Hope, please visit www.communityofhopedc.org.
