HOMEAID TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION OF DENTAL CLINIC FOR HOPE CENTER HOUSTON

HomeAid Houston, a 501 c 3 charity of the Greater Houston Builders Association has secured the builder captain for a new HomeAid Cares construction project.  HomeAid is assisting Hope Center Houston with construction of a new onsite dental clinic in their facility located in the FM1960/Cypress area.   Hope Center Houston is a faith-based nonprofit that offers homeless men and women a safe space, numerous resources, and a caring community, with the goal to restore their dignity, provide their basic needs, and offer encouragement and help to transition out of homelessness.

HomeAid is partnering with Builder Captain Andrew Dailey with Med-Tech Construction.  For people who live on the streets or have marginal housing, minimal income, and no health insurance, dental care often becomes a low priority.  The result is poor oral hygiene, dental disease, and often tooth decay and loss which can contribute to low self-esteem.  This clinic is a first for HomeAid Houston as they broaden their scope of work to serve the homeless in the community.

The project is also being made possible with the help of Engineers Without Borders, a group of engineers and technical professionals who volunteer their time, resources and technical expertise to design and implement projects that seek to sustainably develop communities in need.  The team of engineering college students are creating construction drawings and permitting applications to move the construction of the clinic forward within the existing building.

“The challenges the homeless in our community face are astounding,” said Carole Brady, executive director of HomeAid.  “The dental clinic will help give them a better quality of life and in turn, aid in their journey to secure employment.  We are excited to have Andrew with Med-Tech Construction heading up the construction.  Their expertise is key to a successful project.  We also thank Engineers Without Borders for their work during the project’s early stages.”

The Day Center also provides breakfast, lunch, laundry, showers, and clothing in addition to medical, mental health and spiritual needs.  Individuals also have access to life-skills classes, counseling, AA and referrals to support efforts to transition off the streets.

More than 3,000 homeless individuals were served in the first three years of the Center. Several hundred made significant strides in overcoming addictions, acquiring jobs and finding affordable housing. In August 2019, they officially became Hope Center Houston and acquired a new facility on Peakwood in the FM 1960 area, allowing them to provide additional services and opportunities for supporting agencies to come alongside their mission.

For more information about HomeAid Houston visit www.homeaidhouston.org or call 281-970-8970.