Hands of Hope Foundation
Supporting Caregivers and Families
Welcome
Hands of Hope Foundation (HoHF) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) service and advocacy organization that was formed in 2011 by co-founders Patricia J. Morris, LICSW and Steven Morris, M.Ed out of a personal desire to recognize and help caregivers in Prince George's County Maryland. We are governed by a Board of Directors consisting of professionals in the fields of social services, government, outreach, education and management.
We are driven by our Mission to provide a high level of support to caregivers. We do this by delivering quality community-based resources and services. Whether caring for a family member, long-time friend or neighbor, we understand how taxing this can be. According to the study, Caregiving in the U.S. conducted by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, in 2012 65.7 million caregivers or 29% of the U.S. adult population were providing care to someone who was ill, disabled or aged.
Our organization is committed to supporting these vibrant, compassionate and dedicated members of our community as well as reminding them of just how important they really are.
Our Team
Patricia J. Morris
Founder/ LICSW
Patricia Jones Morris is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with more than 30 years of experience in the fields of Social Work and Mental Health. She is presently serving as field coordinator for area universities for bachelor’s and master’s level social work students. She is also a consultant and therapist in mental health working with families, couples, individuals and women dealing with domestic violence.
Patricia was formerly the Director of Family Services in Prince George’s County. Over the years she has received numerous awards and citations for her commitment to Mental Health and it’s relevance to the community, especially with seniors and veterans.
Patricia earned her bachelor’s degree from Mary College in Bismarck, North Dakota and her master’s degree from Tulane University School of Social Work.
Steven Morris
Founder/ M.Ed
Steven Morris, author of From Whence I Came: Victorious in the Face of Evil, is a retired educator who has worked in the field of education for more than 40 years as a teacher, student advocate and administrator. He has worked with diverse age groups ranging from toddlers to adults.
Steven is currently an EC Resource Teacher at the Somerset Prep DC Public Charter School in the District of Columbia where he is responsible for educational assessments for students with IEP’s. He also teaches mathematics and reading at the school.
Steven earned his Bachelors Degree from Federal City College in Elementary Education grades K-8, as well as a Masters’ Degree in Educational Management from Strayer University.
Board of Directors
Members
Patricia J. Morris
Chair
Janet Clements
Keima Fludd
Michelle Lyons
Steven Morris
Lisa Proctor
Mildred Watkins Taylor
Erica Williams
Herbert P. Jones
Honorary
Jewel Pitts
Honorary
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Our Vision
To create a contemporary, compassionate, multifaceted and relevant healthcare service support group for caregivers of older adults and the young alike.
Our Mission
To provide a high level of support to caregivers who are often a forgotten group by providing recreationl activities, and delivering quality community-based resources and services.
