Our Program Model
POH launched our first year of programming in Fall 2018 with an inaugural cohort of 20 families living in or around the Adams Morgan neighborhood. As of 2026, the Platform of Hope is in the eighth year of our program, with 8 cohorts (totaling over 140 families) having engaged in our model, including active families this year.
Program delivery includes the following:
1. Self-directed and individualized support to families with coaching and personal goal setting, monitored through monthly/bimonthly* personal meetings with POH staff
2. Monthly family sessions that build social capital and robust community support networks to allay against eroding neighborhood-based social networks due to gentrification
3. Additional trainings/services for families based on self-reported needs (ex. parenting classes, trauma-informed therapy, financial literacy)
4. Expedited access to goal-related services from partner organizations, including healthcare, arts instruction, housing and financial services
current PROGRAM year
January- December 2026
Hybrid model: virtual for workshops, meetings + gatherings/ in-person one-on-ones available and half of Family Saturdays
50 active participant families
Across Cohorts F, G, H
80+ ALUMS
Cohort C Zoom Family Saturday, February 2021
Sample Workshops
Trauma-informed Care with Mary’s Center
Tax Preparation with Mother’s Outreach Network
Women Empowerment with Ms. Yira Basilis
Know Your Rights with Legal Aid DC
Parenting Class with Ms. Terry Joiner
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“The Saturday sessions helped our family bond with other families. The one on one sessions are great because that is where I assess my goals and we set small tasks to help me achieve the much larger goals. The workshops are great because that is where I get info that I can actually apply to my set goals. Attending all three helps with the overall individual and family goals.
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