If you are experiencing homelessness and you would like to be assessed for available housing options in the Heart of Texas region, please call Heart to Home Coordinated Entry at 254-297-8929, or go to an access point to be assessed.
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Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition
The Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition (HOTHC) is recognized as a 503c3 tax exempt organization.
The HOTHC works towards:
- Fostering public education & awareness about the issue of homelessness.
- Improve outreach to homeless persons.
- Identify gaps or duplications in services and develop strategic plans to provide a continuum of care when serving the homeless.
- Advocate for quality institutional and non-institutional care and individualized treatment for the mentally ill homeless.
The services and programs of member organizations include, but are not limited to:
- Housing
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Family Education and Support
The HOTHC meets monthly on the third Friday of the month at 11:45. Member organization take turns providing lunch. If you would like to reserve a lunch, please email with your RSVP by no later than 5:00 on the Tuesday before the Friday meeting. Meeting locations vary from month to month. For the most up to date information on meeting location please call, email or check the website: www.heartoftexashomeless.org/heart-of-texas-homeless-coalition-calendar-of-events/meeting-dates
WARMING CENTER — Due to the upcoming predicted low temperatures, the City of Waco and the Waco-McLennan County OEM will open the Waco Multi-Purpose Center (1020 Elm Ave) as a warming center to provide a safe and warm environment for individuals who may be at risk due to the extreme cold.
A heated indoor space, cots, blankets, Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), and bottled water will be available on-site. Crated pets are also welcome.
The warming center will be open from 8:00 pm on Friday, January 23rd, through 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 27th.
Please share with organizations and friends who may need a warm place to stay.
Be safe, Waco!
#wacotexas #wacotx
A heated indoor space, cots, blankets, Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), and bottled water will be available on-site. Crated pets are also welcome.
The warming center will be open from 8:00 pm on Friday, January 23rd, through 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 27th.
Please share with organizations and friends who may need a warm place to stay.
Be safe, Waco!
#wacotexas #wacotx
Important News !!!
Location change for Project Homeless Connect.
Help us get the word out.
Location change for Project Homeless Connect.
Help us get the word out.
Tomorrow!!!!
Eat chicken. Help our neighbors. ❤️
Join us for a Raising Cane’s Profit Share and support the work of our local Homeless Coalition! A portion of the proceeds from your meal will go directly toward helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community.
Eat chicken. Help our neighbors. ❤️
Join us for a Raising Cane’s Profit Share and support the work of our local Homeless Coalition! A portion of the proceeds from your meal will go directly toward helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community.
NeighborWorks Waco is proud to once again serve as a sponsor of Waco’s MLK Peace March, honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring message of peace, unity, and service.
🕣 8:30 AM | Gather
🚶 9:30 AM | Peace March begins promptly
📍 Indian Spring Park - 101 N. University Park Dr., Waco, TX 76701
🎶 11:30 AM | Gospel Extravaganza
📍 Multi-Purpose Center - 1020 Elm Ave., Waco, TX 76704
🍽️ Light lunch provided
✅ All activities are free and open to the public
We hope you’ll join us as our community comes together to march for peace and celebrate unity.
Image source: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Delta Upsilon Zeta/Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Gamma Omicron Sigma
#MLKPeaceMarch #MLKDay #wacotx #neighborworkswaco #communityunity #peacemarch #honoringMLK
🕣 8:30 AM | Gather
🚶 9:30 AM | Peace March begins promptly
📍 Indian Spring Park - 101 N. University Park Dr., Waco, TX 76701
🎶 11:30 AM | Gospel Extravaganza
📍 Multi-Purpose Center - 1020 Elm Ave., Waco, TX 76704
🍽️ Light lunch provided
✅ All activities are free and open to the public
We hope you’ll join us as our community comes together to march for peace and celebrate unity.
Image source: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Delta Upsilon Zeta/Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Gamma Omicron Sigma
#MLKPeaceMarch #MLKDay #wacotx #neighborworkswaco #communityunity #peacemarch #honoringMLK
Due to a federal court order, HUD has reopened the FY 2024–2025 Continuum of Care funding process to move forward with existing renewal projects. Because of this order, there is no open competition for new projects at this time.
We know some organizations were preparing to apply, and we understand how disappointing and uncertain this may feel. We appreciate your patience and continued commitment to supporting people experiencing homelessness. We will share updates as soon as more information becomes available.
For more information and full announcement from HUD visit:
We know some organizations were preparing to apply, and we understand how disappointing and uncertain this may feel. We appreciate your patience and continued commitment to supporting people experiencing homelessness. We will share updates as soon as more information becomes available.
For more information and full announcement from HUD visit:
Continuum of Care Program | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Continuum of Care ProgramFY 25 COC NOFO UpdateThe Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2025 Fiscal Year for public review. HUD understands this NOFO to be enjoined pursuant to a preliminary injunction entered in State of Washi...