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Volunteer Hope.

Donating your time provides creative and meaningful moments to children, adults, and families at Community of Hope. 

Volunteer

Dedicate your talents and passions to serve your DC neighbors and give back to your local community. We welcome individuals, group volunteers and corporate groups.

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We are excited to welcome volunteers to Fam-Club and Birthday Parties at The Aya, our Ward 6 short-term family housing site and The Triumph, our Ward 8 site. Please make room in your calendars to be part of our Fam-Club at The Triumph! Volunteers also make great hosts for Birthday Parties at The Triumph. These opportunities provide meaningful ways for volunteers to make a difference in the lives of young people and their families experiencing homelessness.

Our volunteer program offers a number of individual and group volunteer activities – matching a wide range of interests, skills, and commitment levels.

More Ways to Volunteer

The following opportunities are great for one-time and reoccurring volunteers or for groups of up to six people.

Fam-Club at
The Triumph
Birthday
parties
The Bridge at
Girard
Photographer
Wishlist Donations.
Wishlist Donations

Donate tangible supplies for families moving into their own home or welcoming a new baby. 

Community of Hope accepts the following items for our Housing program. Our household wishlist is easy to purchase from on AmazonWe are always looking for donations to our New Baby Closet – view the wishlist here. We invite you to consider hosting a donation drive to engage even more people in our mission, with  a birthday, holiday, or any other celebration to assist families in need with smooth transitions. 

If you have any questions about our in-kind wish list, please email development@cohdc.org and a member of our team will follow up with you regarding your gift.

More Ways to Give Hope.
MONETARY DONATIONS
Planned giving
WORKPLACE GIVING
HONOR A LOVED ONE
STOCKS OR WIRE
Holiday cheer campaign
Stories of Hope.

Learn more about stories of healing, stability, and hope from our Community of Hope voices, clients, and patients.

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Community of Hope volunteers are integral to making our mission a reality. This National Volunteer Month, we’re celebrating the everyday kindness, creativity, and commitment they show.  

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When I found out I was pregnant, it was one of the happiest times of my life,” says Portia Quarles, a wife, mom, and champion of maternal health in DC. She wasn’t yet a patient at Community of Hope and reflected on her first prenatal appointment “I was spoken to in a way that felt belittling. It was disheartening. I cried. I felt defeated.”  

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For Karema, life changed in an instant. She and her one-year-old daughter, Aleema, had been living with Aleema’s father when tensions in their relationship escalated. Realizing their living situation was no longer healthy or stable, Karema made the difficult decision to leave. With nowhere else to go, she and Aleema entered an emergency shelter, where they stayed for a couple of weeks.

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For Shannelle, being a single mother of three came with its share of challenges. She worked hard to provide for her children, but when she left an abusive relationship, everything changed. The financial burden fell entirely on her shoulders.

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When Heather found out she was pregnant, she felt lost. She had been struggling with homelessness and addiction since the pandemic, caught in a cycle of instability and toxic relationships.

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When Taylor and her husband moved to Ward 8 three years ago, she knew she wanted to connect with her community in a meaningful way. Taylor found a perfect match in the wide variety of Community of Hope programs that allow her to build relationships and make a lasting impact. 

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Shiquitaa Anderson is a hardworking mother of six, balancing her job as a food clerk at Safeway while raising children between the ages of 3 and 14. A Washington, D.C. native, Shiquitaa loves drawing, especially cartoon characters, and spending time with her kids. But what she cherishes most is providing them with a stable, happy home—something that once felt out of reach.

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For almost 45 years, Community of Hope has been working to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring—especially for families with children but also for a growing number of individuals.  Unfortunately, the need for these services only seems to grow. DC experienced a growth of 14% among people experiencing homelessness and with limited rental assistance and high rental prices this challenge is getting harder. So, we are stepping up to serve MORE people! 

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For Anita Burrows, a longtime resident of Washington, D.C.’s Ward 8, managing her chronic conditions was a constant struggle. After experiencing preeclampsia during her last pregnancy, Anita’s doctor at Community of Hope connected her with Ashley Keen, a dedicated Community Health Worker here at Community of Hope, to help her take control of her health. Now, two years later, Anita credits Ashley’s guidance and support with helping her stay on top of her medications and manage her blood pressure. 

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“When things got rough—juggling family struggles, financial problems, and even trauma from my brother getting shot at our home—Community of Hope stepped in,” says Tytiana Johnson, a mom and longtime Community of Hope patient. “The homelessness prevention program gave us a place to land when we had nowhere else to go —it gave us a way to move forward, even when things felt impossible.” 
How you can give hope.

For more than 50 years, Community of Hope has provided medical and humanitarian aid to families in Washington, D.C.

You can read about the many ways to give below, or visit our donation form to make a one-time or monthly contribution online. You can read about the many ways to give below, or visit our donation form to make a one-time or monthly contribution online. You can read about the many ways to give below, or visit our donation form to make a one-time or monthly contribution online.

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FAM-CLUB AT THE
Triumph!
Volunteer with Hope!
Support families overcoming homelessness and give back to your local community! Help lead fun activities with the residents at The Triumph, our short-term housing site in Ward 8, Washington, DC.
Join our team at The Triumph by leading fun activities, reading, and playing with children and families during dinnertime. We welcome individuals as well groups of up to six volunteers.

Location: The Triumph 4225 6th Street SE

Minimum Age: 14 Years Old

Volunteer Times: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 5:30-8:00pm

Requirements:

You are an important part of the team! In order to ensure that we have enough volunteers for each shift, we count on you to keep your commitment. If you are unable to attend, we ask that you cancel via VolunteerHub, email, or phone as soon as you know of a change in your plans.
Contact: Rebecca Church Volunteer Specialist rchurch@cohdc.org

The kids see my car and call out to me. The warm welcome is one benefit of volunteering.

Stephanie Marrone
Volunteer at our Hope Apartments
Host A Birthday
Party!
Volunteer with Hope
Host a birthday party at Community of Hope’s Ward 8 short-term family housing site, The Triumph! This opportunity provides a meaningful way for you, your workplace, or community group to make a positive impact on the lives of Community of Hope’s clients.Birthday parties celebrate the lives of the children and youth and provide them with a bit of fun and normalcy amidst their family’s transition into permanent housing.
 
Party hosts supply the birthday cards, pre-packaged snacks, decorations, and a couple of crafts and/or games.
 
Please contact our team to learn more about your group hosting a party! Groups of about 5-8 volunteers are best for parties at The Triumph.
 

Location: The Triumph 4225 6th Street SE

Minimum Age: 14 – Groups of three of more teens must be accompanied by an adult.

You are an important part of the team! In order to ensure that we have enough volunteers for each shift, we count on you to keep your commitment. If you are unable to attend, we ask that you cancel via VolunteerHub, email, or phone as soon as you know of a change in your plans.
Contact:
Rebecca Church Volunteer Specialist rchurch@cohdc.org

The kids see my car and call out to me. The warm welcome is one benefit of volunteering.

Stephanie Marrone
Volunteer at our Hope Apartments
The Bridge At
Girard!
Volunteer with Hope!
Host a game night or share a special skill or talent with the adult residents in our Bridge Programs at Girard Street or Hope Apartments.

Groups are also welcome to host a lunch or seasonal party for the residents.  Learn more at a Volunteer OrientationWe welcome individuals as well.

Location: The Bridge at Hope 3715 2nd Street SE Washington, DC 20032

Minimum Age: 18

Volunteer Times: Weekday evenings or lunchtime

About the Program:

The program’s goal is to be ‘the bridge’ for individual adults experiencing homelessness who have been deemed eligible for a permanent housing subsidy but need a safe and stable place to stay in the interim to work on getting rental applications and other paperwork together.

Requirements:

You are an important part of the team! In order to ensure that we have enough volunteers for each shift, we count on you to keep your commitment. If you are unable to attend, we ask that you cancel via VolunteerHub, email, or phone as soon as you know of a change in your plans.
Contact: Lauren Cranman Volunteer Manager lcranman@cohdc.org

The kids see my car and call out to me. The warm welcome is one benefit of volunteering.

Stephanie Marrone
Volunteer at our Hope Apartments
Become a
Photographer!
Volunteer with Hope!
Community of Hope Development and Communications Team seeks talented volunteers to help capture and share the spirit of our community on camera.
 
Volunteer photographers should be a professional photographer or a passionate, skilled hobbyist with an exceptional eye and warm personality. Volunteers will need to have their own access to professional-grade camera equipment.
 

Location: Community of Hope sites and events

Minimum Age: 18 Years Old

Education Levels: High School / GED

Volunteer Times: Dependent upon activity

Requirements:

You are an important part of the team! In order to ensure that we have enough volunteers for each shift, we count on you to keep your commitment. If you are unable to attend, we ask that you cancel via VolunteerHub, email, or phone as soon as you know of a change in your plans.

Contact: lcranman@cohdc.org

The kids see my car and call out to me. The warm welcome is one benefit of volunteering.

Stephanie Marrone
Volunteer at our Hope Apartments
Ways to give
Wishlist Donations
Amazon Wish List!
Donate new household items to help new families and families moving into their own homes with a smooth transition.

Full size and twin sheets and blankets.
Dishes (plates, bowls, cups – sets of 4 or more place settings).
Silverware (sets of 4 or more place settings).
Pots and Pans sets.
Bath towels and wash cloths (sets of 2 or more).
Bathroom basics (shower curtain, curtain rings, and bathmat as a set).
First Aid Kits (in box).
Cleaning supplies (trash cans, mops, sponges, etc.).

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Community of Hope accepts the following items for our Housing program. Our wishlist is easy to purchase from on Amazon. We invite you to consider hosting a donation drive to engage even more people in our mission, with a birthday, holiday, or any other celebration to assist families in need with smooth transitions.

If you have any questions about our in-kind wish list, please email development@cohdc.org and a member of our team will follow up with you regarding your gift.

The kids see my car and call out to me. The warm welcome is one benefit of volunteering.

Stephanie Marrone
Volunteer at our Hope Apartments
Workplace Giving

Designate Community of Hope as your charity of choice in your Combined Federal Campaign and United Way Campaign using the following codes:

United Way #8389
Combined Federal Campaign #37854

If your workplace runs its own giving campaign, check with your campaign manager on how to designate Community of Hope as the recipient and how to have your gift matched by your company.

Mailing your donation? Please send to: 4 Atlantic Street, SW Washington, DC 20032

Honoring a
Loved One

Your donation helps meet the needs of Washington, DC’s most vulnerable citizens. Make a donation in honor or memory of a friend or loved one and we can notify them of your gift! Submit your donation and specify who the gift is honoring or remembering. Thank you for partnering with us.

Your contribution will be automatically deducted from your bank account or charged on your credit card each month. You can also set up monthly giving through your bank if you prefer to give via automatic check.

Mailing a donation? Please send to 4 Atlantic Street, SW Washington, DC 20032

Stocks or Wire

Community of Hope accepts stock or wire transfer. For more information, please contact Leah Garrett at 202.407.7780 or lgarrett@cohdc.org.

Every gift to Community of Hope supports our work of ending family homelessness and improving health – making Washington, DC more equitable. Thank you for bringing hope!