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About Bethany, Inc.

Founded in 1993, Bethany, Inc.'s mission has been to combat homelessness for families in Washington, D.C. On December 30, 2024 we sold our eight apartment building to Collaborative Solutions for Communities who also serve children and families.

We found unhoused families did not choose our renovated units, possibly because they were small and did not have the amenities newer buildings had available.

We are now re-envisioning our mission, to focus on improving the physical and mental health as well as education achievement of elementary aged children East of the River in Washington, D.C.

Prior History:

In 2004, Bethany opened the doors of an eight-unit apartment building in Anacostia and named it Good Hope House. Good Hope House provided affordable transitional housing and support services for seven women and their children each year.

In 2016 in an effort to support the Opening Doors strategy, Bethany began offering its apartment units to families in the Rapid Rehousing program. We served eight families a year.

Mission

To provide affordable housing and supportive services for families who are recovering from homelessness and who demonstrate a sincere commitment to return to independent living.

Vision

To develop a safe and loving community for homeless families recovering from life traumas, with special focus on the creation of a nurturing environment for the children.

Focus

By giving second and third chances, Bethany Inc. focuses on zero income to very low income homeless families who do not yet qualify for public and/or permanent housing programs, by building strength, self-sufficiency, stronger families and proud communities.

History of Bethany, Inc.

Why "Good
Hope House?"

Good Hope House received its name because of its proximity to "Good Hope Road" and because of the powerful meaning it connoted for our residents and the transformation we envisioned for their lives.