FREE TO PARTICIPATE · OPEN ACROSS WASHINGTON, DC

Your family’s goals. Your path forward.

Platform of Hope works alongside families to build plans, connect with resources, strengthen relationships, and take meaningful steps toward greater stability and opportunity.

$0 Cost to families     DC Families citywide     1:1 Personal coaching

A Platform of Hope adult leading an activity with a child

You set the goals.
We help you build the path.

IS PLATFORM OF HOPE FOR MY FAMILY?

Support for families across Washington, DC

Many participating families live in Adams Morgan and Ward 1, but you do not have to live there. Families from other DC neighborhoods are welcome to participate.

You live in Washington, DC

You have goals for your family

You want support—not judgment

You want to build community

WHAT FAMILIES RECEIVE

Support built around your priorities

A dedicated coach

One-on-one encouragement to help you identify goals, make a plan, and keep moving forward.

A plan shaped by you

Your priorities guide the work. Together, you turn the future you envision into practical next steps.

Resource connections

Get help finding and navigating community organizations, services, and opportunities that fit your needs.

Family Saturdays

Join family-centered activities, workshops, shared meals, and time to build relationships with other families.

A supportive community

Meet people who understand the journey, share knowledge, and celebrate one another’s progress.

Progress at your pace

Track the steps that matter to you and recognize the growth your family is making along the way.

HOW PARTICIPATION WORKS

A clear path, with someone beside you

You do not have to figure everything out before reaching out. The first step is simply starting a conversation.

1. Express your interest

2. Talk with the team

3. Identify your goals

4. Create an action plan

5. Connect to support

6. Grow in community

Children creating art together during a Platform of Hope family activity

MORE THAN ONE-ON-ONE COACHING

Family Saturdays bring the community together

Families participate in activities, workshops, shared meals, resource sharing, and time to connect.

YOUR PRIORITIES LEAD

What could your family work toward?

Employment

Education

Housing

Finances

Health

Family well-being

Leadership

Something else

Free

There is no cost to families.

Citywide

Families across DC are welcome.

Family-led

Your goals shape the plan.

Coaching

Not primarily financial assistance.

YOUR NEXT STEP CAN START TODAY

Interested in Platform of Hope?