About Us

 Community Networks, Inc. is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving low-income and homeless individuals and families throughout Berkeley County and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.

Originally established as the Berkeley County Coalition for the Homeless, our organization has been providing direct services since 1986 and formally became Community Networks, Inc. in 1994 as our programs and services expanded.

Today, Community Networks operates several programs designed to address housing instability and support individuals and families facing challenging circumstances. Our programs include Bethany House, an emergency shelter for women and children; the Hope Living and Learning Center, which provides transitional housing and supportive services; HOPWA services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS; and rental assistance programs that help individuals and families work toward long-term housing stability.

At Community Networks, we believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home, access to supportive resources, and the opportunity to build a brighter, more stable future. Through compassion, collaboration, and community support, we work every day to make that belief a reality. Community Networks operates multiple programs designed to address housing instability and support vulnerable populations. These include Bethany House, an emergency shelter for women and children; the Hope Living and Learning Center, which provides nine single room occupancy units for transitional housing for women; and housing and supportive services for individuals living with HIV and AIDS, including a drop in center offering pantry access, laundry facilities, case management, and supportive services. The organization also administers tenant based rental assistance programs to support long term housing stability.