Our Mission

Mission

HOBS is an all-volunteer micro-charity that helps marginalized GLBT individuals in the Washington D.C. area meet short-term needs. HOBS's focus is on those who do not fit the criteria for help from other organizations or agencies.

A sizeable portion of our work involves discrimination cases, many involving torture and asylum.

Approach

HOBS began as a small group of donors seeking a personal dimension to their giving. Instead of donating to a large organization and hoping for the best, HOBS donors are notified of projects in detail and know exactly how their money is spent and who will benefit from their donations.

HOBS donors find satisfaction in helping specific individuals achieve independence, self-sufficiency, and a restoration of hope.

Process

This is the typical HOBS process:

• HOBS is contacted by local service organizations who have LGBT clients with special needs that are not easily met by local social service infrastructure.

• HOBS cases are vetted to insure their legitimacy.

• HOBS seeks funding for the project from its donor list.

• HOBS distributes funding directly to the vendor which provides the goods/services needed by the HOBS client. Some funding is given directly to the HOBS client in certain circumstances.

Helping our Brothers and Sisters
Office Address
1318 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009

Mailing Address
Post Office Box 53477
Washington, DC 20009
Tel. 202-986-6317