Housing - Community of Hope

Housing

At Community of Hope, we’re dedicated to ending family homelessness in Washington, DC. Our tailored programs address diverse needs, ensuring stable outcomes for every family, because every journey deserves a stable ending.

Housing

Homelessness Prevention

Temporary Housing

Rapid Re-Housing

Permanent Supportive Housing

Community Support

Welcoming Hope.

We are proud to serve families and individuals along the homelessness continuum using the Housing First model. Solving homelessness is more than ensuring a roof over a head or a safe bed to sleep in. It’s meeting families where they are and working with their fundamental strengths to achieve their goals.

Housing support

Homelessness Prevention

Homelessness prevention

We help families at risk of losing their housing find stability. We provide targeted case management, financial assistance, and connections to mainstream resources so that they do not need to enter the shelter system.

*Community of Hope’s Homelessness Prevention program is provided in large part through a partnership with the DC Department of Human Services Family Services Administration

Our Supportive Services Include:

Our case managers serve as supporters and advocates for clients – helping them identify their goals and design detailed plans with realistic timelines. Wide-ranging supportive services include:

Case management
Mediation services
Financial assistance
Budgeting and financial management
Rental and utility assistance
Referral for legal services

The Homelessness Prevention Program, through expert case management and mediation services, helps families stay stably housed and allows them to remain connected to their family and community support systems.

If you know a family encountering a housing crisis that they cannot resolve on their own, they can access homelessness prevention advice and program assistance referrals exclusively through the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center, the central intake for DC’s coordinated homelessness assistance system for families.

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Temporary Housing

Welcome! Community of Hope offers temporary solutions for both families with children and individuals in a few site-based programs across Washington, DC. With a safe place to stay, families and individuals are able to work to achieve their goals on a new home, employment, health, and a strong family connection.

We offer short-term housing with 24-hour support for up to 50 families. Children of all ages can play and do homework while we help parents quickly develop a plan to move into their own home.

Families are referred through Virginia Williams Family Resource Center, the central intake for DC’s coordinated homelessness assistance system for families. If you or somebody you know is experiencing homelessness or is at risk of homelessness, please contact the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center.

Community of Hope is pleased to bring our experience in ending family homelessness to The Triumph – short term family housing. The Triumph is where families are provided:

Access to services in their own community
24-hour support as families plan to move to more permanent housing.
Connection to Community of Hope’s largest and most robust healthcare center, providing essential services such as: medical, dental and emotional wellness, homelessness prevention, maternal and child health, and home visiting for families with young children.

Our Bridge at Girard Street location is piloting a bridge housing program for approximately 40 individuals who have been unsheltered or living in tents throughout Washington, D.C. We offer a wide range of supportive services and resources including:

Community of Hope is pleased to bring our experience in ending family homelessness to The Aya – short term family housing. The Aya is where families are provided: supportive services and resources including:

Community of Hope is not able to directly place families and individuals into any of our programs. We can provide assistance to access other local resources and programs. For more information, please contact Virginia Williams Family Resource Center, Shelter Hotline, and/or our Bellevue Family Success Center.

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Rapid Re-Housing

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Re-housing

We work with families who’ve recently moved out of shelter and into their own homes in our Rapid Re-Housing program. Families receive short- to medium-term rental assistance and supportive services from our case managers. In addition, we connect families with employment services and resources in their communities.

Putting families on a path of self-sufficiency

We address housing, employment, and educational needs. Our Rapid Re-Housing program serves up to 400 families at any given moment while our team also has a leadership role in developing this best practice model in Washington, DC.

Housing stability focused case management
Connection to employment services and training
Connection to education programs
Support the landlord and tenant relationship
Connection to community resources

Access to these services comes through referrals from the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center, the central intake for DC’s coordinated homelessness assistance system for families. If you or somebody you know is experiencing homelessness or is at risk of homelessness, please contact the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center.

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Permanent Supportive Housing

With our support, families and individuals experiencing chronic homelessness find and maintain permanent housing through intensive case management, rental assistance, and specialized care for children and youth. With a holistic approach, we focus on all areas of people’s lives.

A Holistic Approach to Family Care

These programs are based on Housing First, a nationally successful model that focuses on helping people move into and sustain permanent housing – along with a variety of services to promote stability, self-sufficiency and well-being. We place families and individuals into permanent homes and provide them with the tools they need to focus on their life goals, including:

In-home, goal-oriented case management
Assistance on finding an affordable home
Connection to employment and training
Navigation through school and life challenges for their children
Pairing eligible youth with volunteer mentors
Connection to community resources

Site-Based Housing Partnerships: In a public, private, and nonprofit partnership – we provide apartment-style permanent supportive housing to families and individuals.

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Where Can I Find Support?

We are not able to directly place families and individuals into any of our programs. We can provide assistance to access other local resources and programs. For more information, please contact our Bellevue Family Success Center.

24-Hour Access Helpline: 1.888.793.4357

Department of Employment Services

DC Food Finder is an interactive web resource to help DC residents find free and low-cost meals and groceries, places to apply for and use food assistance benefits, farmers markets and other food resources.

Department of Housing and Community Development web site, individuals can browse up-to-date, detailed listings to find properties available for rent and for sale that meet their housing needs. Property managers can use the service to list available units and showcase features.

If you are seeking assistance paying overdue rent, call or go to one of the four DC providers of Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). *Funds are not always available. Reach out to these groups to learn more.:

Catholic Charities
220 Highview Place, SE
202.574.3442

Salvation Army
1434 Harvard St, NW
202.332.5000 and
3101 MLK Jr. Ave, SE
202.561.2000

Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness
920-A Rhode Island Ave, NE
202.724.4208

Housing Counseling Services
2410 17th St, NW, Suite 100
202.667.7006

Frequently Asked

Housing Questions

Community of Hope has several housing programs, serving both families and individuals. The programs that serve families include Homelessness Prevention, Short Term Family Housing (The Triumph), Rapid Rehousing, and Permanent Supportive Housing. The programs that serve individuals include Bridge Housing (The Bridge at Girard and Hope Apartments) and Permanent Supportive Housing.

Community of Hope’s Homelessness Prevention Program works to stabilize families at risk of becoming homeless through specialized services and connection to other community resources. Families accessing Homelessness Prevention services have a place to stay for one to 30 nights and work with the case managers to find stable housing.

All families must be referred through the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center located at 920 Rhode Island Ave NE.

For more information on the Homelessness Prevention Program and other assistance please visit this website: https://dhs.dc.gov/page/how-access-short-term-family-housing

Short Term family housing is a temporary solution for families experiencing homelessness. The Triumph, Community of Hope’s Short Term Family Housing program, offers a safe place for families entering homelessness to stay while they get back on their feet. We offer short-term housing with 24-hour support for up to 50 families.

All families must be referred through the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center located at 920 Rhode Island Ave NE.

For more information on Short Term Family Housing and other assistance please visit this website: https://dhs.dc.gov/page/how-access-short-term-family-housing

If you are in need of immediate shelter, call the Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 or dial 311.

Rapid Rehousing, also known as the Family Stabilization and Rehousing Program (FRSP), is a time limited housing subsidy with case management program that helps families who have experienced homelessness get access to resources and work on goals in order to increase housing stability. Families rent apartments throughout the city and work with case managers on their housing stability, employment, and/or education goals, and also work to get connected to community resources that will help them maintain stability after the subsidy ends. Community of Hope’s Rapid Rehousing program serves up to 400 families at any time.

Families are referred to Rapid Rehousing through either Short- Term Family Housing or Homelessness Prevention.

For more information on Rapid Rehousing and other assistance please visit this website: https://dhs.dc.gov/page/family-re-housing-stabilization-program%C2%A0%C2%A0

Permanent Supportive Housing is a long-term housing subsidy and case management program for families and individuals who have a chronic disabling condition, limited earning potential, and a need for case management services. The Permanent Supportive Housing program offers a long-term subsidy and intensive in-home supportive services to help each family and individual find and maintain a stable home. Community of Hope offers both Tenant-based and Project-based programs and serves up to 162 families and ??110 individuals.

Families and Individuals access Permanent Supportive Housing through the Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement system.

For more information on Family Permanent Supportive Housing please visit this website: https://dhs.dc.gov/page/permanent-supportive-housing-individuals-and-families-project-based-tenant-based-local-veterans

For more information on Individual Permanent Supportive Housing please visit this website: https://dhs.dc.gov/page/housing-resources-individuals

Families are referred to Rapid Rehousing through either Short- Term Family Housing or Homelessness Prevention.

For more information on Rapid Rehousing and other assistance please visit this website: https://dhs.dc.gov/page/family-re-housing-stabilization-program%C2%A0%C2%A0

Bridge Housing is a short-term shelter program for individuals who have been matched to permanent housing but have yet not found an apartment. Community of Hope has two Bridge Housing programs, Girard Street and Hope Apartments, that serve up to 6065 individuals. These programs allow for outreach and permanent housing case managers to work alongside the shelter case managers and the individual to quickly help them complete the subsidy application and find stable housing.

Individuals access Bridge Housing by referral from the Department of Human Services.

For more information on programs for individuals, or if you are in need of shelter please visit this website: https://dhs.dc.gov/page/shelter-and-day-centers or call the Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 or dial 311.

Insurance Questions

For emergencies or if you feel that you are in danger or if you feel like hurting someone else, please dial 911 or contact the Department of Mental Health 24-Hour Access Helpline at 1.888.793.4357.

During the daytime, you can call or visit us to see a counselor who can help talk you through the crisis and evaluate your options, which may include counseling or medication. Community of Hope offers counseling services, as well as short term crisis support.

We provide prenatal and pediatric care at all three of our healthcare centers!

Patients receiving prenatal care have a variety of options to consider, which are partially influenced by their type of insurance. Your provider can talk through your preferences and arrange care that works for you and your family. When under the care of one of our midwives, you will have the option to deliver at our birth center or at Washington Hospital Center. Learn more about our birthing services.

Hours and Location Questions

Community of Hope offers “open access” scheduling for medical visits and regular dental cleanings and exams. This means that we will schedule your visit the same day that you call or within three days. Our patients find this very convenient. We will also call to remind you when it is time to schedule a follow up appointment, so you can plan a visit that is convenient for your schedule.

If you are an established medical patient and need to speak with a provider after hours about an urgent issue, call your regular site number and an operator will take a message to be sent to our on-call provider. The on-call provider will give you medical advice and next steps. If your condition is life-threatening, please call 911 or head to the nearest emergency room. This service is not available for individuals who have not yet been seen at our offices. Please note that the on-call provider cannot schedule appointments, refill medications or review your lab results. If you sign up for the online patient portal, you can handle these items at your convenience.

Established patients can get their TB tests. TB tests are given until 4:00 PM every day except Thursdays and before long weekends. Once you receive your TB test, you must come back to have it read 2-3 days later.

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 Joyce and her husband, Osei, welcomed their son, Obi, into the world, they weren’t just celebrating a new life — they were part of a new chapter in Southeast D.C. Obi was the first baby delivered at the brand-new Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Ward 8, just steps from their home. Guided by the care and support of Community of Hope, their story reflects not just personal joy but a new era of healthcare access for Southeast Washington, D.C.

Welcoming A Baby (and More Access to Care)

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At 65, Cheryl is in a season of healing and reflection. “I’m blessed by the best,” says Cheryl Ball with a warm laugh. But her journey—like many who come to Community of Hope—has been one of perseverance and finding the right people at the right time.

Support Through Transitions

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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

How you can give hope.

For more than 40 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, can visit our donation form to make a one-time or monthly contribution as a Sustainer of Hope. You can shop or share our wishlist items for families moving into new homes, welcoming babies, or celebrating other special milestones.

We need your support to continue this lifesaving work

Hear from our Medical staff

Raise Hope With Hope

Please see below for additional info on Department of Human Services website.

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*Community of Hope’s Homelessness Prevention program is provided in large part through a partnership with the DC Department of Human Services Family Services Administration

Our Supportive Services Include:

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