Media Releases

Community of Hope Receives $5.5 Million from DC-Area Foundations to Support Maternal and Child Health Programs

United Health Foundation Partners with Community of Hope to Enhance Chronic Disease Management in Washington, D.C.

Community of Hope IMAGINES a Brighter Future at the 2024 Night of Hope

Criminalizing People Experiencing Homelessness Is Not the Answer

We at Community of Hope are heartbroken today that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Grants Pass, Oregon in its case against Gloria Johnson (2024).

Washington Post Names Community of Hope a Winner of the Top Workplaces 2024 Award

Community of Hope has been named one of the Washington Post’s Top Workplaces for 2024. This prestigious recognition marks the seventh time since 2014 that the organization has received this award. 

A New Approach to Addressing the Needs of Pregnant People Experiencing Homelessness in Washington, DC

Community of Hope is announcing an innovative, new program called Housing Our Newborns, Empowering You (HONEY) in partnership with the DC Department of Human Services.

Community of Hope embraces “Bold actions together” at the 2023 Annual Night of HOPE 

The annual gala unites leaders from across sectors to champion the mission of ending homelessness and advancing health equity in Washington, DC.

Bellevue’s Back to School Bash Kicks off Another Year of Free Backpacks and Family Fun

The 11th annual Bellevue Back to School Bash is hosted by Community of Hope, DC Public Library, and Metropolitan Police Department to support local Ward 8 residents prepare for the upcoming school year.

Birthing Justice: A Call to Hope and Action with DC Leadership 

Community of Hope is hosting an exclusive screening and panel discussion about, Birthing Justice, a Women In The Room Production documentary that tells the story of the crisis faced by Black mothers and their children and the solutions needed to transform the maternal care system.

Community Of Hope celebrates being “Together again” a the 2022 Annual Night of Hope

The annual reception brought together 350 business and philanthropic leaders to raise funds and awareness to improve health and end family homelessness in Washington, DC.

Bellevue’s Back to School Bash Kicks off 

This event, hosted by Community of Hope, DC Library, and the Metropolitan Police Department, is a local community highlight which distributes more than 1,500 backpacks to the community, offers health screenings, hair care for students, and family fun activities.

Community of Hope Opens Expanded Family Health and Birth Center

Community of Hope Opens Expanded Family Health and Birth Center Relocated Center Increases Access to Medical, Emotional Wellness and Retains Birthing Services

COMMUNITY OF HOPE OPENS EXPANDED FAMILY HEALTH AND BIRTH CENTER 

Community of Hope (COH) relocated their Family Health and Birth Center, opening to patients on March 30, 2022.

D.C. Safe Babies Safe Moms initiative brings high-risk obstetrics services to birthing individuals in Ward 8 

MedStar Health and Community of Hope partner to provide access to specialty maternal health care for families living in the District’s most under-resourced neighborhoods.

Community of Hope Recognized for the 6th Time a Washington Post Top Workplace

WASHINGTON, DC, JUNE 18, 2021 – Community of Hope has been named one of The Washington Post’s 2021 Top Workplaces Award in the Washington, D.C. area. This 2021 award is the sixth time since 2014 that the organization has received this award.

Community of Hope, DC Health, and U.S. Department Health and Human Services partner to expand access to monoclonal antibody therapy to COVID-19 patients in Washington, DC’s Ward 8

Community of Hope, in partnership with DC Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced today that they are expanding access to COVID-19 monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatments and will begin administering the therapies at Community of Hope’s health center in Ward 8.

Community Hope Receives Funding Award from Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity  

Community Hope is pleased to announce that it was included among the awardees of the first round of grants issued by Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity, which mobilizes financial resources for community health centers, free and charitable clinics, and other nonprofit organizations focused on non-clinical interventions that affect a person's health – commonly known as the social determinants of health, these factors include a person's physical, social, political, cultural, and economic environments. 

COMMUNITY OF HOPE AND MEDSTAR HEALTH PARTNER TO ADVANCE SAFE BABIES AND SAFE MOMS FOR DISTRICT FAMILIES 

Community of Hope (COH) is partnering with MedStar Health in its D.C. Safe Babies Safe Moms initiative, creating a holistic and integrated care model. 

COMMUNITY OF HOPE PURCHASES BUILDING TO EXPAND AND RELOCATE  FAMILY HEALTH AND BIRTH CENTER. Two Significant Donors Invest to Continue the Critical East Side Health and Birth Services

Community of Hope is thrilled to expand our critical services at Family Health and Birth Center. 

COMMUNITY OF HOPE TO COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR 7th Annual Bellevue Back to School Bash

The event will be hosted as a part of MPD’s Beat the Streets series, a traveling community festival established as a partnership between the Metropolitan Police Department, social service agencies, and community vendors.

THE COMMONS AT STANTON SQUARE CELEBRATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENT ON FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2019 

During this special anniversary event, all are invited to enjoy free food, music, games, giveaways, community resources, and a no-cost healthy Community Market featuring fresh fruits, vegetables, and pantry items.  

Community of Hope’s Night of Hope is a Success

Over 400 guests gathered at The Rooftop of 101 Constitution for Community of Hope’s annual celebratory reception, Night of Hope, benefiting their work to end homelessness and improve health for DC families.

COMMUNITY OF HOPE RECOGNIZED AS A 2018 WASHINGTON POST TOP WORKPLACE FOR THE FOURTH TIME

Community of Hope has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces Award by The Washington Post. This 2018 award is the fourth time in five years that the organization and its employees have received this award. 

Community of Hope Re-Opens Doors to a Bigger, Better Marie Reed Health Center

Community of Hope (COH) just re-opened its doors to its newly renovated Marie Reed Health Center. The facility is dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of thousands of the City’s low-income, immigrant and refugee community members.