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Click on any of these Frequently Asked Questions about Capitol Hill Village (CHV) to see the answer.

  • What is it?

Capitol Hill Village is a neighborhood non-profit corporation which aims to give residents of Capitol Hill both the practical means and the confidence to live their lives to the fullest in their own homes as they grow older.

  • Why should I become a member?

· You want to remain in your home on Capitol Hill.
· You never know when you'll need help.
· Deepening relationships with friends and making new ones is easy when you are involved in activities together.
· Your ability to find others who share your interests will be a snap.
· Having volunteers who want to help you is better than asking neighbors for favors.
· Capitol Hill Village volunteers can do much to save one another time and money.
· The combination of Village services and programs supplied by volunteers offers you a whole "network" of support.
· Having vetted vendors identified by Capitol Hill Village is better than seeking recommendations from a few persons you know.
· More and more area vendors and Capitol Hill businesses are providing discounts and expedited services to Capitol Hill Village members.
· Capitol Hill Village will ask you, via e-mail or telephone, about your experience with volunteers and vendors.
· Having Capitol Hill Village as your advocate when your expectations are not met will have more impact than addressing a vendor yourself.
· With Capitol Hill Village behind you, you greatly reduce the risk of exploitation.
· If you do need personal assistance, Capitol Hill Village can and will help to keep you from feeling isolated in your own home.
· The membership dues are a bargain for the resulting peace of mind and benefits.

  • Does it work?

Yes.  Capitol Hill Village launched last October.  Since then hundreds of services have been performed by volunteers and preferred vendors. 

Member Nancy Klein Maguire said, "How did I live without Capitol Hill Village?  Now I can focus on the fun of life and put aside driving and household chores."

Member Harriet Rogers observed, "I have made new friends for the first time in a long time."

  • Are there age limits for CHV Membership?

No.

  • Are there geographic limits?

Yes. The boundaries are H NE to M Streets, SE, North and South Capitol Streets to 19th Streets, SE and NE.

  • What does it cost to join?

  • Can I pay my membership fees by installments?

Yes. Go to Become a Member.

  • What about those who can't afford the full fee? Or is the Village only for the well-off?

Contact Capitol Hill Village Executive Director Gail Kohn (202.543.1778) to arrange an interview, if:

· you reside within the Capitol Hill Village boundaries.
· you are an individual whose income is $40,000 or less.
· you are a household (two or more) whose income is $50,000 or less.

Capitol Hill Village has a limited amount of foundation funding and individual contributions in the Steven C. Rogers Memorial Fund to help.