Funding Partners

Help and Outreach Point of Entry (H.O.P.E.) Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to assisting individuals and families in Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Since 1997, we have served the unsheltered community and low-income, at-risk individuals and families. Our programs are funded through a combination of grants, foundation support, and private donations, allowing us to offer resources to those in need. These financial contributions help sustain and expand our impact in the community.

For more details about our partners and program sponsors, explore their websites linked below.

The Schattner Foundation

The Schattner Foundation is a private charitable foundation established in 1992 by Dr. Robert I. Schattner, who leveraged his successful career to fund the foundation.

Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore is a 501c3 nonprofit with an inspiring history of fostering charitable endeavors and philanthropy. CFES provides millions in grants and scholarships to Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset Counties in Maryland each year.

Maryland Community Health Resources Commission

The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) was created by the Maryland General Assembly in 2005 to expand access to health care services in underserved communities in Maryland.

Qlarant Foundation

Helping to improve the health of individuals and communities. As a not-for-profit, Qlarant Foundation remains focused on reinvesting in our people and resources to better support our clients’ missions — rather than be beholden to stockholders.

John B Parsons Foundation

The John B Parsons Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds senior care, senior support, senior hospice care, prescriptions, meals on wheels, emergency services, disabled ramps, caregivers, alzheimer support, and adult medical daycare.

MARYLAND Department of Housing and Community Development

Homelessness Solutions Program (HSP). HSP funds, which include both Federal ESG and State funds, are granted directly to CoC Collaborative Applicant/Lead Agencies each year.