Ways to give

Ways To Give

There are so many ways to give. Make an impact in a way that is meaningful to you. We welcome monetary donations, monthly donors, wishlist items, and so much more.

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40+ Years of Giving Hope.

For more than four decades, Community of Hope has provided health and housing services to families in Washington, DC. We depend on our donors fund the essential care we bring to our neighbors.

Sustainers of Hope.

Become a Sustainer of Hope by making regular monthly gifts that create opportunities for DC residents without a lot of other supports.

As a Sustainer, you’ll faithfully give each month to support our clients. It is the easiest and most reliable way to give your steady support!

Perks of Being a Sustainer:

Find a volunteer opportunity that interests you by viewing our current opportunities here. Simply create your Community of Hope volunteer profile and sign up for opportunities on Volunteer Hub!

For certain positions, individual applications will be reviewed and potential volunteers will be contacted for an interview.

Visit our calendar of events and then view availability for an event by clicking the event title. When you want to register for an event, click the sign-up button, and either login or create an account when prompted. Once you are logged in, you can return to the calendar and sign up for any other events you’d like without having to log in again.

You’ll know you have successfully been signed up for an event when you receive a confirmation email.

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. If you miss two or more shifts without contacting Community of Hope staff, your VolunteerHub account will be locked (you will not be able to log in), until you have a further conversation with Community of Hope staff. We appreciate your understanding.

All interested volunteers must create a Community of Hope volunteer profile on Volunteer Hub

Volunteer Orientations are required if you are interested in volunteering as a Mentor and some other positions. Fam-Club at the Triumph volunteers are not required but are encouraged, to attend a remote Volunteer Orientation before volunteering.

References, background checks, and TB tests as appropriate to the position will be required. Background checks can be done through Community of Hope for $10.

Volunteers can get their TB test done at the health provider of their choice; however, Community of Hope does offer a no-cost option at one of our health centers for volunteers using one of our referral forms.

We know our volunteers have many interests and talents. We offer various volunteer opportunities catering to those interests including one-time volunteer activities, ongoing projects, and special community events. Please view our current opportunities here. Only one application is necessary if you are interested in multiple roles.

We have locations across the city where volunteers may serve. Please refer to each volunteer position’s description for the specific location. Visit this page for directions.

There are many ways your group can get involved with Community of Hope! We welcome small groups of volunteers (i.e. usually up to six people) to host a birthday party at one of our housing sites or be a part of Fam-Club at The Triumph. Please contact volunteer@cohdc.org for more information.

Get your workplace or community group involved and work with colleagues to collect Welcome Kit items for families in our housing programs.

We also have opportunities for organizations, companies, and faith-based groups that are ready to make a longer-term commitment to being a Community of Hope Strategic Partner. Please contact our Development Manager at development@cohdc.org or 202.407.7753 to learn more.

We are committed to the neighborhoods where our programs are located. Part of that commitment means helping our neighborhood teens find meaningful volunteer opportunities with us. If you are a teenager age 14 or older in Wards 1, 5, or 8 who is looking to complete service hours or build a skill, contact our Volunteer Manager, Lauren Cranman, at lcranman@cohdc.org for more information.

On March 1, 2020, we changed operations to our Volunteer Doula Program. We no longer use doulas in a volunteer capacity. Instead, we find new ways to connect patients to doulas in the community. We will look to partner with doula collectives and individuals in the area who can provide pro-bono doula services for Community of Hope parents.

If you are part of a doula collective or would like to be considered for our referral lists, please complete this questionnaire.

We are so grateful to have had a wonderful community of volunteer doulas who supported Community of Hope families for over three years. Thank you!

Volunteers with court-ordered community service hours may volunteer with Community of Hope if they are not serving due to infractions related to a violent or sexual crime or any crime involving a child. The Community of Hope Volunteer Team reserves the right to discern each volunteer’s eligibility to serve on a case-by-case basis. Prospective volunteers must disclose that they are interested in doing court-ordered service prior to beginning their volunteer role.

Mentors can be reimbursed up to $50 every quarter for transportation, meals, and activity costs.

Sustainers
of hope

Giving Circle.

Giving circle

Join our giving circles and invest in our innovative approaches to end homelessness and improve health and well-being for DC families.

Donors like you are the reason that Community of Hope experiences its many successes in improving lives and leading change. Join our giving circles to invest in our innovative approaches that not only keep our families stable, but help them flourish.

Donors in this tier support between $1,000 – $4,999 annually

Donors in this tier support between $5,000 – $19,999 annually

Donors in this tier support $20,000+ annually

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 Amazon. We 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.

Having a new baby is an exciting moment for any family— requiring a lot of equipment and for families with resources stretched thin, getting extra support is key to a healthy start. Learn more about wanted items!

Clothing for babies and toddlers
Maternity clothing
Baby blankets and burp cloths
Strollers and baby equipment

VIEW THE LIST

Full 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 - not individual)
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.)

New or gently used children’s books to brighten and enrich children’s experiences at our sites
Culturally appropriate with diverse main characters.
Spanish, French, and Amharic books welcome.

VIEW THE LIST

We also receive school supplies for the children in our housing programs and living near our health center each summer (July and August only) and run a Holiday Cheer initiative each December.

Learn more about In-Kind Donations and Collection Drives!

Our wishlist makes purchasing on Amazon easy. Please let us know your gift is coming by contacting development@cohdc.org or 202.407.7747.

Due to limited storage space, donations will not be accepted at our sites without prior notification. Unfortunately, we cannot pick up donations at this time. Thank you!

We also receive school supplies for the children in our housing programs and living near our health center each summer (July and August only) and run a Holiday Cheer initiative each December.

More ways to

Give Hope.

MONETARY DONATIONS

Planned giving

WORKPLACE GIVING

HONOR A LOVED ONE

STOCKS OR WIRE

Holiday cheer campaign

more ways to get involved!

Our impact

By The Numbers

20,000

people helped every year with good health, key resources, and stable homes.

Donation Impact

92%

of housing clients experienced a positive, stable housing outcome.

Housing Impact

700

pregnant people received prenatal and post-partum care including well baby care.

Health Impact

Frequently Asked.

General Donation Questions

Yes, we take new or gently used items from our approved items list including household goods, baby & toddler and maternity items, and children’s books.

You can bring your items to Conway Health & Resource Center at 4 Atlantic Street SW, Washington, DC 20032.

Yes, you will receive an acknowledgement letter including a tax receipt within one week of your donation being received. Please complete the in-kind form and add a donor-assigned value of the value.

Yes, you may apply for tax deduction. Learn more about becoming a Community of Hope intern and our eligibility criteria by checking out our FAQ page.

Yes, visit our locations page and find the nearest location. Learn more about becoming a Community of Hope intern and our eligibility criteria by checking out our FAQ page.

There are many ways to support Community of Hope. Visit our Ways to Give or Get Involved page and find your best donation method! You can also contact directly to discuss others ways to support our mission!

We ask that all items are delivered to our Conway Resource and Health Center at 4 Atlantic Street SW, Washington, DC 20032.

You can deliver your items to the information desk at the following times: Monday through Friday from 9:00-5:00 or Saturday from 9:00-3:00.