HomeAid Houston - HomeAid Houston

We BUILD HOPE CHANGE LIVES
for Houston's Homeless

HomeAid Houston
is Building a Solution to Homelessness

“It is in the shelter of each other that the people live.” - Irish Proverb

It is in the shelters built by HomeAid Houston’s dedicated builders where people live, thrive, and become productive citizens. The shelters are built with a heart for HomeAid’s mission to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness build new lives through construction, community engagement, and education.

HomeAid Houston, a 501 c 3 charity was established by the leadership of the Greater Houston Builders Association in 2003 and is one of 19 chapters of HomeAid America, the nation’s largest provider of transitional shelters for the homeless. HomeAid identifies long term, stable non-profit care providers, who need additional capacity and pairs them with GHBA builders, remodelers, vendors, and suppliers who donate their time, materials, and labor to help build hope and homes for the homeless.

Our mission gives us broad latitude to engage in building projects across the entire Continuum of Care, from emergency shelters to transitional housing to permanent supportive housing. Every HomeAid project supports an agency that provides services that help residents move toward self-sufficiency, such as education and job skills training, physical and emotional support, etc.

Our Vision Statement

HomeAid’s vision is to be a vital force in creating safe and dignified housing and programmatic facilities for those who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Our Mission

HomeAid’s mission is to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness build new lives through construction, community engagement, and education.

Our Core Values

Inclusiveness: Valuing that every individual has worth and human dignity through a willingness to help our neighbors in times of need and to understand the unique stories behind each individual we serve.

Collaboration: Embracing working together as a community to achieve what is not possible alone.

Integrity: Ensuring that everything we do is accomplished with a sense of responsibility, honesty, respect, confidence, and a commitment to stay consistently aligned with our mission

Our Program Solutions

HomeAid Houston’s 4 program solutions help build hope and change lives for Houston’s homeless.

HOMEAID BUILDS

HomeAid selects a homeless care provider based on qualifying applications fora new construction project.

A Builder Captain is recruited from the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) membership.

Donations of labor and materials are secured by Builder Captain & GHBA members.

HomeAid breaks ground and construction begins.

The construction project is dedicated to the care provider.

Clients move in and begin receiving services from the care provider.

HOMEAID CARES

HomeAid selects a homeless care provider based on qualifying applications for a renovation/construction project.

A Builder Captain is recruited from the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) membership.

Donations of labor and materials are secured by the Builder Captain & GHBA members.

HomeAid schedules and oversees project with both the Builder Captain and the Care Provider.

The Project is complete usually within 90-180 days depending on the Scope of Services / hidden challenges.

Clients resume use of building and continue receiving service through the Care Provider.

HOMEAID CONNECTS

HomeAid selects a homeless care provider based on qualifying applications for a renovation or new construction build.

A Builder Captain is recruited from the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) membership.

Builder Captain & Care Provider review and agree on a discounted retail price for the project.

Builder breaks ground and construction begins.

The construction project is completed.

Clients move in and begin receiving services from the Care Provider.

HOMEAID OUTREACH

HomeAid Houston is always looking for enthusiastic individuals for volunteer opportunities with HomeAid Houston or to connect with our community and agency partners!

At the same time, HomeAid Houston maintains partnerships with various non-profit care providers in Houston to understand the agencies’ immediate and ongoing needs.

HomeAid Houston evaluates those needs and determines if a volunteer group can provide assistance.

If so, HomeAid Houston matches the agency with interested volunteers. If not, the need will be referred to another HomeAid Houston Program: Builds, Cares, or Connects.

Based on the agency’s need, volunteers may complete Outreach Projects or organize item donation drives.

HomeAid Houston will coordinate with both the agency and volunteer group to plan a successful Outreach Project or item drive and ensure the agency’s needs are met.

THE IMPACT THAT YOUR EFFORTS HAVE MADE SINCE 2003

HomeAid Houston wouldn't be able to achieve our mission without the generous help from people like you. Take a look at the difference your efforts have made.

77