Outreach
Rising Hope is committed to ministering in love to everyone and to building strong foundations and connections with our community along the Route One corridor.
We are here to support each person’s unique journey.
Rising Hope Kitchen
At noon, Monday through Friday, the Rising Hope Kitchen welcomes people in for a community based lunch. We also offer a lunch meal following each Sunday Worship Service.
DROP IN CENTER
Rising Hope provides a Drop In Center Monday through Friday from 10:00am-1:30pm. The Drop in Center helps to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for people to catch a break from extreme weather and commune with neighbors. Lunch is provided by the Rising Hope kitchen and water is available.
Food market
The Food Market is open for guest shopping by appointment only Tuesday-Thursday from 1:30pm-4:30pm.
New guests may pick up a registration form during Rising Hope hours and drop them off Tuesday-Thursday from 1:30pm-2pm.
Additional food through The Emergency Food Assistance Program will be available during these hours. The Emergency Food Assistance Program is provided through the USDA, an equal opportunity provider.
Individuals must bring their own shopping bags.
Contact Heather Marshall by email with questions or for more information.
Emergency Referrals and Assistance
All individuals and families in need of emergency assistance (financial, housing, household goods, transportation) are referred to appropriate agencies and offices in the community. Contact Heather Marshall at 703-360-1976 or email for more information.
Hope Closet
Our Hope Closet is open to those who are without housing and are in need of hygiene items, clothing and basic resources for daily living. We are open Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 am-12:00pm and 1:00-3:00pm for walk-ins. If you need emergency assistance, contact Heather Marshall at 703-360-1976 or by email.
Personal ID and Voter Registration
Rising Hope partners with Vote Riders and the community to help bring voter ID information and assistance to voters. This includes helping clients fill out paperwork for IDs, birth certificates, social security or other identification needed for voter registration. Rising Hope provides space for Vote Riders to help members of the community get their IDs and educate the public on voter rights. Additionally, Rising Hope lends its address and maintains mail for those who are experiencing homelessness so they can receive IDs and other important voter paperwork. Contact Heather Marshall at 703-360-1976 or email for more information.
Hypothermia Shelter
In partnership with Ventures in Community and New Hope Housing, Rising Hope provides overnight emergency shelter for up to 24 individuals experiencing homelessness from December through March. Volunteers from community churches and local civic groups provide a hot, home cooked dinner, breakfast bags and overnight volunteer staff each night.
Holiday Meals
Rising Hope provides dinner on Thanksgiving and Christmas to those in need. Additionally, Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets are made for our food pantry regulars. Contact Heather Marshall by email for more information or visit our volunteer page.
Partner Organizations
