Host A Birthday Party - Community of Hope

Host A Birthday Party

Host a Birthday Party!

Scheduling Now for 2026!

Bring birthday cheer to children and families overcoming homelessness! This is a great opportunity for groups of 6-8 people. Contact Volunteer team to learn more.

Volunteer With Hope

Hosting a party provides a meaningful way for you, your workplace, or community group to make a positive impact on the lives of Community of Hope’s housing 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.

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Party hosts supply birthday cards, pre-packaged snacks, decorations, and 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 Aya and The Triumph.

Location: The Triumph: 4225 6th Street SE
Washington, DC 20032

Location: The Aya: 850 Delaware Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20024
 
Minimum Age: 14 – Groups of three of more teens must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

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 Kimberly talks about her health today, her face lights up. She feels stronger, more confident, and in control. After years of struggling with diabetes, she now eats better, has more energy, and her blood sugar is in a healthier range. “If you want to live a longer life, you have to take care of yourself,” she said.

Six Weeks to a Healthier Future

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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.

Prescriptions with Care

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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.

45 Years of Impact

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For years, Ms. Gwen prayed for something many of us might take for granted — a full smile. While she had a partial smile with her top teeth, she couldn’t complete it with bottom teeth because dentures were far too expensive.

How a Flyer at Church Became A New Smile

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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.

Managing Health, Finding Hope: Charles’ Journey with Malaysia

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For 18-year-old Tabatha Gore, this August marks a moment she’s worked toward for years: she’s starting her first semester at North Carolina A&T State University. She’s a first-generation college student with a scholarship from the Pearl and Ivy Foundation (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, DC Chapter). But behind her accomplishment is a powerful story of caring for her mom, her personal determination, and the support of Community of Hope.

College-Bound. Future Inventor. Future Leader.

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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.

Building a Healthy Future: Jalisa’s Story of Hope with WIC

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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.

A Village of Her Own

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Before anything else, April will tell you this about her home: “It’s my safe space." Today, she and her 14-year-old son have a peaceful home of their own — a quiet place to rest, recharge, and prepare for what’s next. For her son, it’s a solid place to grow and get ready for high school. For April, it’s the foundation that allowed her to grow and focus on new goals.

Rebuilding Season: April’s Story

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At 67 years old, Tonie Sanders is enjoying the rhythm of retirement and again learning what it means to lead with a smile. Tonie has proudly lived in the District all his life — just a block and a half from Community of Hope, where he has received health care for the past five years.

Tonie Finds His Smile Again

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