About Hospitality Common
Our Vision and Mission
Hospitality Common Inc. (HCI) is a faith-based nonprofit organization providing educational and charitable programs and services for communities with limited access to essential resources. We are devoted to Jesus Christ and committed to the prosperity of every human being, in particular, to those not having a fair opportunity to realize their full potential. We build bridges of hope and opportunity through education, volunteer programs, and service opportunities. We are an inclusive organization committed to serving and partnering with people of all faith traditions as well as those having no faith tradition. We believe every human being, however they identify, is made in the image of God, and, therefore, is to be cherished and treated with the greatest dignity.
Our History
Hospitality Common Inc. has its roots in conversations that began in June of 2017 at the Presbyterian Church in Sudbury, MA. Those conversations have now blossomed into a 501(c)3 faith-based nonprofit organization currently focused on educational programs and immigrant and refugee services. Underlying our mission is a strong commitment to be a connective organization operating in partnership with others. Hospitality Common, Inc. is dedicated to the thriving of those communities that historically have had limited access to resources common to many Americans, particularly urban and minority children and youth, immigrants and refugees.
Our Impact 2023-2024
ESL Programming: We hosted two 12-week sessions in Fall and Spring, two 4-week sessions in Summers 2023 and 2024, and a 4-week Winter session in January 2024, serving 93 students from Syria, Brazil, Ukraine, Venezuela, and more.
Meal Distribution: We provided 1,544 meals to students and their families.
Passion in Action Series: We hosted four gatherings addressing critical issues:
• October 2023: Housing Crisis, with Rev. J. Anthony Lloyd.
• November 2023: Faith in Conflict, moderated by Matt Crane.
• January 2024: Community and Hope, with Rev. Steven Bingaman.
• March 2024: Food Insecurity, led by Jessica Robinson.
Year-End Celebration: In June 2024, we hosted a banquet featuring a keynote by Lino Covarrubias, CEO of JFS of MetroWest, and a Ukrainian language activity led by a former ESL student.