United Hope Foundation

United Hope Foundation · Fairfax, Virginia

Support that connects the whole picture.

Six areas of focus. Clear next steps. Trusted local resources.

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Choose an area of support.

Newcomer & Immigrant SupportWomen & Girls EmpowermentSurvivor Safety & HealingWorkforce & Career PathwaysFamily & Life Stability SupportCommunity Integration & Belonging

These are UHF’s areas of focus. Confirm current program availability with UHF before enrolling. External organizations below operate independently; listing them is not a claim of a formal UHF partnership.

Program 01

Newcomer & Immigrant Support

Arriving in a new country shouldn't mean facing isolation. We guide newcomers through local administrative, school, and community systems so they can quickly gain self-reliance and peace of mind.

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Areas of support

  • Newcomer civic orientation and resource mapping
  • ESL course referrals and conversational English practice
  • Public transit navigation and mobility coaching
  • Essential digital literacy for online appointment systems

Your four-step pathway

  1. Start with your priorities

    Identify urgent needs, preferred language, and practical next steps.

  2. Connect with schools and clinics

    Find enrollment information and qualified healthcare resources.

  3. Explore your community

    Learn about library access and local transportation.

  4. Build a routine

    Explore English practice, digital skills, and community connections.

Who runs it

Ask UHF for the current program contact. Specialist services are delivered by the external provider you choose.

Schedule and enrollment

Contact UHF to ask about openings, dates, location, and how to enroll. No confirmed public schedule is available.

Eligibility

Share your broad goal and service area first. Confirm age, residency, cost, and other requirements with the specific provider before sending documents.

Local organizations and resources

Northern Virginia Family Service ↗FACETS ↗

Provider eligibility, services, and availability may change. These links do not guarantee admission or benefits.

Ask about this program →

Program 02

Women & Girls Empowerment

We foster confidence, agency, and career readiness for women and adolescent girls whose goals have been constrained by displacement, cultural barriers, or family hardship.

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Areas of support

  • GED, continuing education, and scholarship exploration
  • 1-on-1 career coaching and female professional mentorship
  • Personal financial literacy, savings, and banking basics
  • Leadership circles and peer confidence workshops

Your four-step pathway

  1. Discover strengths

    Identify interests, previous experience, and learning goals.

  2. Connect with a mentor

    Explore guidance that matches those goals.

  3. Choose an education pathway

    Consider GED, college, vocational, or continuing education options.

  4. Celebrate each milestone

    Recognize progress toward confidence and independence.

Who runs it

Ask UHF for the current program contact. Specialist services are delivered by the external provider you choose.

Schedule and enrollment

Contact UHF to ask about openings, dates, location, and how to enroll. No confirmed public schedule is available.

Eligibility

Share your broad goal and service area first. Confirm age, residency, cost, and other requirements with the specific provider before sending documents.

Local organizations and resources

NOVA adult learning ↗Fairfax County Workforce Centers ↗

Provider eligibility, services, and availability may change. These links do not guarantee admission or benefits.

Ask about this program →

Program 03

Survivor Safety & Healing

Trauma-informed, confidential navigation for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and coercion. We prioritize safety planning while connecting survivors with legal aid and shelter networks.

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Areas of support

  • Confidential safety planning and intake navigation
  • Emergency shelter and transitional housing referrals
  • Coordination with pro bono legal and protective services
  • Trauma-informed counseling referrals and recovery support

Your four-step pathway

  1. Begin with a conversation

    Share only what you feel comfortable sharing.

  2. Discuss safe contact

    Identify a safe way to communicate and explain privacy limits.

  3. Explore qualified support

    Review advocacy, shelter, legal, or counseling referral options.

  4. Choose your next step

    Your preferences guide appropriate referrals and follow-up.

Who runs it

Ask UHF for the current program contact. Specialist services are delivered by the external provider you choose.

Schedule and enrollment

Contact UHF to ask about openings, dates, location, and how to enroll. No confirmed public schedule is available.

Eligibility

Share your broad goal and service area first. Confirm age, residency, cost, and other requirements with the specific provider before sending documents.

Local organizations and resources

Artemis House / Fairfax shelter options ↗Legal Services of Northern Virginia ↗

Provider eligibility, services, and availability may change. These links do not guarantee admission or benefits.

Ask about this program →

Program 04

Workforce & Career Pathways

A job is more than a paycheck — it is the cornerstone of dignity and independence. We help underemployed adults translate their international skills and build competitive resumes.

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Areas of support

  • Resume preparation and mock interview coaching
  • Foreign credential evaluation assistance
  • Vocational certifications and tech literacy training
  • Employer network introductions and job retention support

Your four-step pathway

  1. Recognize experience

    Identify transferable skills and credential questions.

  2. Build targeted skills

    Explore training, technology skills, and interview practice.

  3. Prepare for opportunities

    Develop a resume and consider relevant qualifications.

  4. Pursue sustainable work

    Connect with employment resources and continued learning.

Who runs it

Ask UHF for the current program contact. Specialist services are delivered by the external provider you choose.

Schedule and enrollment

Contact UHF to ask about openings, dates, location, and how to enroll. No confirmed public schedule is available.

Eligibility

Share your broad goal and service area first. Confirm age, residency, cost, and other requirements with the specific provider before sending documents.

Local organizations and resources

Northern Virginia Community College ↗Fairfax County Workforce Centers ↗

Provider eligibility, services, and availability may change. These links do not guarantee admission or benefits.

Ask about this program →

Program 05

Family & Life Stability Support

Crisis stabilization for households facing immediate hardship. We connect families to food pantries, energy assistance, healthcare clinics, and emergency rental resources.

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Areas of support

  • Emergency food, diaper, and utility relief coordination
  • Affordable community childcare enrollment support
  • Community healthcare clinic referrals and Medicaid navigation
  • Family budgeting and household crisis prevention coaching

Your four-step pathway

  1. Name the immediate need

    Identify food, housing, utility, or childcare priorities.

  2. Find an appropriate provider

    Review available county and community resources.

  3. Prepare for the referral

    Ask the provider about documents, fees, and eligibility.

  4. Review the next step

    Check whether the connection helped and identify remaining gaps.

Who runs it

Ask UHF for the current program contact. Specialist services are delivered by the external provider you choose.

Schedule and enrollment

Contact UHF to ask about openings, dates, location, and how to enroll. No confirmed public schedule is available.

Eligibility

Share your broad goal and service area first. Confirm age, residency, cost, and other requirements with the specific provider before sending documents.

Local organizations and resources

Capital Area Food Bank ↗Fairfax County Department of Family Services ↗

Provider eligibility, services, and availability may change. These links do not guarantee admission or benefits.

Ask about this program →

Program 06

Community Integration & Belonging

We foster inclusive environments where newcomers and established community members build genuine friendships, break down cultural barriers, and build a unified Northern Virginia.

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Areas of support

  • Multicultural dinners and community exchange workshops
  • Youth academic mentorship and family tutoring circles
  • Civic involvement, voting education, and volunteer drives
  • Peer-led newcomer advisory and advocacy groups

Your four-step pathway

  1. Choose an interest

    Start with conversation, learning, volunteering, or family activities.

  2. Find an accessible activity

    Consider language, transport, cost, and location.

  3. Make a first connection

    Attend a suitable community activity or group.

  4. Build a routine

    Return, form relationships, and choose how to participate.

Who runs it

Ask UHF for the current program contact. Specialist services are delivered by the external provider you choose.

Schedule and enrollment

Contact UHF to ask about openings, dates, location, and how to enroll. No confirmed public schedule is available.

Eligibility

Share your broad goal and service area first. Confirm age, residency, cost, and other requirements with the specific provider before sending documents.

Local organizations and resources

Fairfax County Public Library ↗Fairfax Coordinated Services Planning ↗

Provider eligibility, services, and availability may change. These links do not guarantee admission or benefits.

Ask about this program →