Hamlets of Hope endeavors to move people of faith from the pulpit and the pew to the pavement to serve. Hamlets of Hope was birthed in 2009 as part of original applied research focused on assisting six pilot churches from northern Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia launch a social justice ministry. For sixteen years, these six faith institutions continue to focus their faith and discipleship journey on food and housing stability, trauma informed care, youth engagement and the ministry of presence through care and compassion.