Give Holiday Cheer

Give Holiday Cheer.

Each year, Community of Hope gives gift cards for families and single individuals experiencing homelessness in our housing programs. The Holiday Cheer Campaign allows you to bring holiday spirit directly to the children and families we serve. That’s about 880 families and households this year! More than ever before!

Our goal is to raise about $62,000 to bring holiday cheer!

You help families celebrate a joyful holiday season by providing parents with gift cards to purchase gifts and food for their families. The gift card provides parents with the power of choice, a basic need we believe is critical to helping our clients get back on their feet. It’s fundamental in every aspect of our program.

To participate in the Holiday Cheer Campaign, you can make an online donation, send a check and indicate “Holiday Cheer,” or donate Target or Walmart gift cards in increments of $50 or $75.

Please mail Target or Walmart gift cards or checks made out to Community of Hope and marked “Holiday Cheer” to:
4 Atlantic Street SW, Washington, DC 20032

To fundraise or make a donation in another way, please visit More Ways to Give.

Cheer Secured.

Give a full or partial gift card. Our goal this year is to raise $62,000 to provide cheer through the power of choice for each person to choose gifts or a meal for their family. Together we'll give holiday cheer to over 880 families and individuals!

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Stories of Hope.

Learn more about stories of healing, hope and transformation from our Community of Hope voices, clients and partners

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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. 

National Volunteer Month – Volunteers Make Hope Happen 

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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.”

Portia: A Patient, Mother, and Voice for Compassionate Care

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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.

A Fresh Start: Karema’s Journey to Stability

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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.

Shannelle’s Fresh Start!

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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.

Finding Hope: Heather’s Journey to Stability

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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.

Volunteer Spotlight: Taylor’s Dedication to Community

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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.

From Homelessness to Hope: How Shiquitaa Anderson is Building a Brighter Future

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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!

Community of Hope Grows to Serve More People Experiencing Homelessness

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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.

Empowering Health: How a Community Health Worker Transformed Anita’s Journey with Chronic Illness

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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.”