The Community of Hope is a nonprofit based in the District of Columbia focusing on providing health services and assisting unhoused families. It was founded in 1980 and has since grown to a staff of over 300. [1] They have partnered with the District government. [2] They have acquired an existing clinic, [3] as well as running their own established clinics for general, dental, psychological, and maternal health. [4] They offer temporary housing for unhoused families. [5]
Trivia
PJ Harvey's song " The Community of Hope" is based on a tour of Southeast DC by the Community of Hope's original location.
References
- ^ Community of Hope about page.
- ^ "D.C., partners unveil new housing for homeless", Washington Post
- ^ "Community of Hope to absorb family clinic", Washington Business Journal
- ^ "D.C. has a high maternal mortality rate. Lawmakers want to know why." Washington Post 14 March 2018
- ^ CoH 2016 Annual report.