Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources, Information & Service Provider Updates
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.
Make a donation to the Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition!
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
Due to rain, the Hope Rally and Resource Fair is moving indoors and is still being held at the DOBEY Drop-In Center, 2111 Austin Ave., from 9am-1pm.
One of our member agencies, The Cove, is looking for a new Chief Operations Officer (COO). Visit our Job Opportunities page to learn more and to see other job positions available in our Continuum of Care. If you would like your job opening posted, email us at heartoftexashomelesscoalition@gmail.com.
Job Opportunities with Community Partners Heart of Texas Region MHMR YHDP Navigation Case Manager (Position #2039) – Provides navigation services primarily to high school aged unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Hours are varied between 8am-7pm as this case manag...
Hey youth! Experiencing housing instability or homelessness? Come out for the Hope Rally and Resource Fair on May 28th being hosted at the DOBEY Drop-In Center from 9am-1pm. We will have food, games, and resources to assist youth and young adults.
Mamaka Bowls is hosting a profit-sharing fundraiser to benefit the DOBEY Drop-In Center on May 27! Funds raised will benefit young adults exiting homelessness.
Did you know that we are the local Continuum of Care (CoC)? We annually appoint the City of Waco to act as the CoC Lead Agency to help us with administering our CoC Planning Grant. The City of Waco is now accepting applications for a new CoC Administrator/Homeless Program Coordinator. This vital leadership role administers homeless system planning activities on behalf of HOTHC and the City of Waco. If interested in applying, visit our Job Opportunities page! http://www.heartoftexashomeless.org/about-us/job-opportunities/
Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Update:
Klaras Center for Families of the Heart of Texas Region MHMR is hiring two case managers for the Navigation Team to work with unaccompanied youth and young adults throughout the Heart of Texas. You can find more about these and other job opportunities with HOTHC partners on our website!
Klaras Center for Families of the Heart of Texas Region MHMR is hiring two case managers for the Navigation Team to work with unaccompanied youth and young adults throughout the Heart of Texas. You can find more about these and other job opportunities with HOTHC partners on our website!
Job Opportunities with Community Partners Heart of Texas Region MHMR YHDP Navigation Case Manager (Position #2039) – Provides navigation services primarily to high school aged unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Hours are varied between 8am-7pm as this case manag...