Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead
Heroes for the Homeless began with a vision to find meaningful ways to assist the homeless. For years Tricia handed out bottled water and juice boxes to the homeless instead of giving them money. Then a night of putting up Christmas lights in the bitter cold had her thinking seriously about a cup of hot chocolate.
It seemed impossible, complicated, even crazy but on December 20, 2006, five concerned citizens headed to the streets of Seattle in the blowing rain armed with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and thermoses filled with hot chocolate. At the end of the evening, more than 140 cups of hot chocolate and 200 sandwiches had been distributed to hungry, grateful individuals.
Heroes for the Homeless has continued its mission to help those who live outdoors without the assistance of organized shelter. Volunteers travel by car and on foot to minister to the most vulnerable of the homeless including those sleeping on the streets of Seattle in doorways, alleys, parks, at bus stops, inside and underneath trash receptacles, abandoned buildings, encampments, greenbelts, under highways, bridges, and inside makeshift homes constructed of cardboard.
Heroes for the Homeless is committed to making a difference in their lives by offering food, a hot beverage, clothing, hygiene products, outdoor survival supplies, and information on how to get social service assistance.
We support clients by providing them with basic needs while they endure the long wait to secure affordable housing. In doing this we also help them stay independent and out of the criminal justice system.
Monthly outreach serves an average of 350 individuals and is operated entirely through the generous contributions of the volunteer staff and other concerned citizens, a grant from the Turner Foundation of Washington, and assistance from community partners including the Salvation Army William Booth Center and Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle and King County.
We offer this assistance as concerned citizens without cost, expectation, or judgment.
Every human being is valuable.
Every dollar donated to Heroes for the Homeless is used to purchase supplies and items of necessity for those who live on the streets of Seattle.
Together we can make a difference.
Please join us.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE / BEING A HERO
Heroes for the Homeless would like to acknowledge the following individuals for their generous contributions of financial support and service:
