Give to Babies

Your gift to the Maternal and Child Health and Birthing programs at Community of Hope offers quality and comprehensive perinatal healthcare and supportive services to pregnant people and their babies in under-resourced areas of Washington, DC.

Give with credit card here or mail a check to 4 Atlantic Street SW, Washington, DC 20032 and be sure to include this code “MCHB”.  Other giving options also available, please email development@cohdc.org

The giving levels to the right are examples of ways your donation may be used and may have an impact on Community of Hope’s Maternal and Child Health (MCH) programs. Your donations will be combined with other funds and used where is needed most for the MCH and Birthing programs.

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

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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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When you think of birthday parties, you think balloons, games, and fun — and that’s exactly what members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Alpha Beta Upsilon Omega Chapter, brought to families in Fam-Club throughout last year, hosting four  birthday parties, and Five nights at Fam-Club! 

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Just days after giving birth for the first time, new mom and Community of Hope patient, Shayla, gushes about her new arrival: “Everyone says you don’t know love until you meet your child—and it’s very true.” 

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This January, we’re celebrating a major milestone at Community of Hope: 25 years of Kelly Sweeney McShane’s leadership as President and CEO. 

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What began as a celebratory trip quickly became a fight for survival. Ebony planned a weeklong vacation that turned into her being stranded for two months when Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas during her stay in 2019. “I was planning to celebrate a major milestone, but had no clue that a storm was coming,” says Ebony. Once the storm hit, planes were grounded and her savings for the trip quickly dwindled, leaving her stranded physically and financially.  

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When the world shut down during COVID, she found herself facing storms she never saw coming. A devoted wife of 30 years, mother of five, and “Yaya” to three grandchildren, she had always been the one holding everyone together. But when her own health and peace of mind began to unravel, she realized it was finally time to take care of herself.

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Three years ago, Community of Hope opened our first in-house pharmacy — making it easier for patients to get the medications they need without additional barriers. Since then, the pharmacy has become a trusted part of care, offering convenience, savings, and a team that treats every patient with individualized support. 

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This month Community of Hope recognized our 45 year anniversary! Forty-five years ago, on September 12, 1980, Community of Hope was signed into existence. What began with a single housing site and a small health clinic at 1417 Belmont Street in Columbia Heights has grown into a support system for thousands of families across Washington, DC. 

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For Charles, a proud Ward 8 native, living with high blood pressure once felt overwhelming. “My blood pressure was through the roof,” he recalls. “I was eating okay but not like I should. I wasn’t managing things the way I needed to.

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When you meet Jalisa Settles, her warmth and determination shine through instantly. She speaks with the strength of someone who has overcome challenges and is now building a healthier future for her family with the help of Community of Hope’s WIC program. 

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For over 13 years, Darene has called the Bellevue community ”home.” Just a short walk away she found a place that would become her emotional anchor: the Bellevue Family Success Center at Community of Hope. Here she found a support system that carried her through some of life’s toughest chapters. 
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.