Community of Hope released the results of an independent evaluation covering the first two years of its Housing Our Newborns Empowering You (HONEY) program. The health outcomes and client feedback confirm that intensive, relationship-centered perinatal care coordination can significantly improve birth outcomes for pregnant and postpartum people experiencing homelessness. 

LaDonnae Wells, a mother of two, had been searching for stable housing while navigating motherhood. Now, as her youngest child celebrates their first birthday, LaDonnae is expressing deep gratitude to her perinatal care coordinator, who supported her throughout her pregnancy ensuring she had the resources, care, and guidance she needed while also experiencing homelessness. 

Black history at Community of Hope isn’t something visited once a year. It’s embedded in how we serve, how we grow, and how we invest in our people. It lives in the stories of staff whose work and leadership have shaped the organization over time. One of those stories belongs to Candice Jones – our longest-serving Black staff member.