Community of Hope
Lauren Cranman is an experienced professional in social work, specializing in volunteer management and program coordination within community-based organizations. Currently serving as Volunteer Manager at Community of Hope DC since January 2016, Cranman has also held roles as Volunteer and Mentor Coordinator and Volunteer and Mentor Specialist. Previous experience includes Family Programs Coordinator at Wesley Housing Development Corporation, where responsibilities involved supporting Resident Services Coordinators and developing volunteer training. As Program Manager at Homeless Children's Playtime Project, Cranman managed multiple play programs in family homeless shelters and developed strong community partnerships. Educational credentials include a Master's in Social Work from The University of Georgia and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Emory University.
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Community of Hope
With hope, one can accomplish anything. Families who struggle with poverty and homelessness can achieve their goals. They can overcome challenges like having no safe place to sleep, poor health, and unemployment, and enjoy connected families with happy and healthy children. With the help of our community of donors, volunteers and partners, Community of Hope stays focused on its mission, which is to create opportunities for low-income families in Washington, DC, including those experiencing homelessness, to achieve good health, a stable home, family-sustaining income, and hope. Community of Hope has worked tirelessly for almost four decades to impact the future for low-income, homeless and underserved families in Washington, DC. Originally founded as a compassionate ministry of the Church of the Nazarene, Community of Hope was incorporated as an independently-run nonprofit organization in 1980. As the needs of our community grew, we have expanded our services across the city, with the same holistic, compassionate approach that inspired our beginnings. With a team of more than 200 compassionate staff, hundreds of volunteers, and thousands of donors, we are building a thriving organization that is caring for families, improving lives and leading change. In 2012, Community of Hope was awarded The Washington Post Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement and The Washington Post. In 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018 we were selected as one of The Washington Post 150 Top Workplaces based on feedback from our staff.