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Alexandria, VA — Hopkins House concluded its 2024–2025 program year in June having served more than 416 children, youth, and adults — a 20% increase over the previous year. This substantial growth reflects the rising demand for affordable, high-quality childcare as more parents return to in-person work.
Of the 416 individuals Hopkins House served, 357 (86%) are from low-resourced households, underscoring Hopkins House’s deep and continued commitment to equity in early childhood education and family services.
This program year also marks a record high for student enrollment in Hopkins House’s Early Childhood Learning Institute (ECLI), which provided college-level education and workforce training to 149 youth and young adults. The ECLI empowers low-income individuals to pursue careers in early childhood education, creating a pathway out of generational poverty through academic credentials and meaningful employment. During this program year, 18 ECLI students successfully completed college degrees, earned academic credits, and obtained professional certifications in early childhood education.
Despite persistent inflation and an uncertain economic climate, the community rallied behind Hopkins House. During the 12-month fiscal year, the organization received over $782,000 in philanthropic support (excluding capital campaign gifts) — exceeding its annual fundraising goal by at least $127,000. These critical funds helped families afford preschool academy tuition and provided assistance with basic needs such as food, clothing, and housing.
“Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our donors and the hard work of our team, Hopkins House continues to be a lifeline for low-resourced, working families,” said J. Glenn Hopkins, President of Hopkins House. “We are proud to have expanded access to early education and workforce training during a year of such urgent and growing need.”
Note: This report was updated from an earlier version.
