Bester Community Of Hope

06/18/2026

Last week, Bester Community of Hope welcomed residents, community partners, and stakeholders to our Community Advisory Board meeting. These quarterly meetings provide an opportunity to share updates on current programs and initiatives, gather valuable feedback from the community, explore partnership opportunities, and learn about the services and resources being offered by organizations throughout our area.

We are grateful for everyone who took the time to join us because working together helps us build stronger connections and create meaningful impact in the South End community.

06/17/2026

Stop in for a cup of coffee, friendly conversation and a chance to connect with your neighbors!

06/16/2026

Last week, members of the Bester Community of Hope team joined ENOUGH partners from across Maryland at the ENOUGH Learning Convening in Cambridge.

The convening brought together community quarterbacks, implementation partners, state leaders, and technical assistance providers for a day of learning, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing focused on advancing place-based solutions that improve outcomes for children and families.

We were especially grateful for the opportunity to bring two members of our Community Schools team as we continue strengthening the cradle-to-career pipeline in our community. Throughout the day, we explored strategies for building momentum, strengthening accountability, breaking down silos, and aligning community partners around shared goals. The convening reinforced the importance of creating alignment across organizations and systems, a reminder that "Alignment creates momentum. Momentum attracts partners, and partners attract resources." That idea is at the heart of the work happening through ENOUGH as communities come together to leverage collective strengths and create lasting opportunities for children and families.

06/15/2026

Family Day was a celebration of what matters most- our families, our community, and the connections that help us thrive.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and meaningful moments together. We are proud to share a look back at this special day and the incredible partners, volunteers, and families who made it possible.

On Saturday, May 16, families from across the community gathered at the EM Tobias Family Center for Bester Community of Hope’s annual Family Day celebration. This year’s Hollywood-themed event, “You […]

06/10/2026

Community Coffee is back! Stop by to enjoy a cup of coffee, casual conversation and the chance to take a look around our new office space. We hope to see you tomorrow morning!

06/08/2026

Bester Community of Hope was excited to support Bester Elementary School’s Field Day activities last week.

We are grateful for the opportunity to work with the school to lend a helping hand and create a fun and memorable day filled with games and friendly competition.

06/03/2026

We were happy to have core partners from the Washington County Department of Social Services join us today at our new office as we hosted new Maryland Department of Human Services Secretary Stacy Rodgers to explore the important work happening every day in the South End of Hagerstown in family services, as well as steps forward with the ENOUGH initiative. Maryland Governor’s Office For Children

05/21/2026

Big news! The Bridge Project, currently available in 12 states and supporting more than 3,900 mothers across the United States with essential benefits, is for a short time now reviewing applications for expectant mothers in the South End!

We are working through ENOUGH sub grantee Child Care Choices to maximize access and help with filling out applications to this innovative and unique resource for families over the next two weeks, and we have a goal of completing 75 applications for South End families, help us spread the word! A very special thanks to our partners at Meritus Health for their critical support.

Application criteria are very specific for expectant mothers at 27 weeks or less (with priority for 20-27 weeks) in zip code 21740. See the attached flyer for key details,

Ula Slider
Child Care Choices
240-609-7004
[email protected]

Spanish speaking applicants
Jane Powell - AACF
240-850-8971
Email - [email protected]

Once applications are submitted, Bridge Project will notify candidates directly and manage all services and benefits. Learn more about Bridge Project at https://www.bridgeproject.org/apply

Maryland Governor’s Office For Children

05/21/2026

Check out this opportunity from our friends at the Hagerstown Home Store: Neighborhood Development Partnership, INC

Join us for this weekend's First Time Home Buyer workshop on Saturday 5/23/2026 at 9 am. We will have an experienced lender, real estate agent, and home inspector here to teach you all of the first steps to buying your new home

05/21/2026

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