Community of Hope DC

12/12/2025

Preserve Housing for More than 170,000 Households Nationwide!

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is creating new funding rules that will limit spending on permanent housing nationwide, and potentially push thousands of people into homelessness who are currently in HUD-funded permanent housing programs.

After several lawsuits from 20 states, Washington DC and other national advocates, HUD has withdrawn the application (pausing any potential rule changes). While a positive move, this further delays renewal funding. Delays put programs at risk of running out of money.

This could put 170,000 people who are already housed at risk of being back on the street.

Take action today and tell Congress to renew funding for existing housing programs that expire in 2026! Visit https://ow.ly/2Ola50XIzJg for more information.

12/10/2025

This holiday season, you have the opportunity to bring joy, warmth, and hope to families experiencing homelessness through Community of Hope.

Every gift card donation helps these families celebrate the holidays with dignity and create their own special moments of cheer and connection. Together, we can make sure no family is left without a reason to smile this season.

Be part of something incredible. It’s not too late to spread holiday cheer: https://ow.ly/fNJB50Xtco3

12/04/2025

Community of Hope offices and non-shelter sites will be closed Friday, December 5, 2025, and will reopen on Monday, December 8, 2025. Enjoy your weekend!

12/04/2025

Fresh food can change everything, and Gracie Brown’s story shows just how powerful that shift can be. Through the ProduceRx program (DC Greens), she has gained access to fruits and vegetables that help her manage diabetes, stabilize her blood pressure, and even reduce some of her medications, along with the support she receives from her provider.

In this NBC Washington piece, Gracie shares how this combination of care and food access has reshaped her daily life, and Sandra Dickson, NP, highlights why programs like ProduceRx are essential for families in Ward 8.

12/04/2025

We’re open and ready to help!
WIC supports pregnant people, new parents, and families with kids under five with healthy food benefits, breastfeeding help, and nutrition guidance.

Call us today to learn more | 202.470.3074

12/03/2025

Food is powerful — not just for nourishment, but for healing, learning, and connection.

Last week, we brought patients together for a hands-on nutrition demo focused on managing diabetes through healthy food choices.

Kathy McNeely, Nutritionist, shared practical tips, answered real questions, and helped break down how small, everyday changes can support long-term health. And to make it even better, Food Jonezi cooked up a hearty, flavorful chili to show that healthy can still taste amazing. 🥣💛

Stronger habits. Better health. One choice at a time.

12/03/2025

Spread hope. Share cheer! 🎁

The holidays are a time to share love, joy, and hope, and you can help brighten the season for 800 families and individuals experiencing homelessness through Community of Hope.

Your gift card donations offer families the chance to celebrate the holidays in their own meaningful way. Together, we can help them create special memories and lasting traditions.

This year, let’s make the impact greater, the cheer louder, and the hope stronger. Ready to spread holiday cheer? Visit https://ow.ly/Sek950XtcnZ to donate and join the celebration!

12/02/2025

None of this is possible without YOU! It’s not too late to give this GivingTuesday.

Every gift, every act of support helps us improve health, providing housing, and partner with communities for real change.

Give now! https://ow.ly/wuFg50XB0nl

12/02/2025

From the moment Bernice walked into Community of Hope, she knew: “It just felt like this is where I was supposed to be.”

She came looking for a doctor and found something bigger: care, support, and a community that showed up for her family.

Right now, families across DC are facing cuts to critical supports - rental assistance, food, and health insurance. They are shaken by the uncertainty of the recent government shutdown. That’s why our work and your gifts on GivingTuesday matter!

Your generosity helps families like Bernice’s access the care and resources they deserve. Give today and help us continue building a DC where everyone is healthy, housed, and hopeful.

https://ow.ly/zt4T50XAHR0

12/01/2025

Tomorrow is . And our mission matters.
Real families. Real stories. Real change.

This video captures the heart of our mission to end homelessness, improve health, and partner with communities across DC. It shows what it means to walk alongside families and individuals with compassion, understanding, and care when they need it most.

Thank you to Lauren Sanchez Bezos of the Bezos Day 1 Fund for stopping by to see and hear the real impact your past giving has made.

Now we are doubling down. More families are walking through our doors for housing, healthcare, and community resources. We need your entire community's generosity tomorrow for . Together we'll see the next parent feel supported, the next child stay healthy, and the next neighbor experience hope instead of uncertainty.

👉 Join us by giving tomorrow. Your support truly makes a difference.

12/01/2025

Did you catch Community of Hope’s President and CEO, Kelly Sweeney McShane, on Good Morning America this morning? She joined Lauren Sánchez Bezos of the Bezos Day One Fund to shout out how their past support has impacted our housing work and allowed us to dream up new innovative approaches.

We’re grateful to have been supported by the Bezos Day One Fund in previous years, and we congratulate this year's grantees. Since their first gift in 2018, Community of Hope has served over 6,300 families through homelessness prevention, shelter, and long-term housing solutions. We've provided more care and launched Housing Our Newborns and Empowering You program which connects pregnant parents experiencing homelessness to essential prenatal care and support.

Kelly shared heartfelt gratitude for this support and our deepened commitment. There's a lot of changes happening in homelessness work and everyone's support is more important than ever!

Sanchez Bezos, along with nonprofit Community of Hope President and CEO Kelly Sweeney McShane have an announcement that they say will have a big impact on homelessness in D.C. and across the U.S.

11/26/2025

We’re taking a little pause to rest, reflect, and enjoy time with loved ones. 💛

Community of Hope offices and non-shelter sites will be CLOSED Thursday, November 28, Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, December 1, 2025.

Happy Holidays!