GET INVOLVED SERVICES OUR IMPACT ABOUT CONTACT TITLE VI RENTAL ASSISTANCE COVID-19 DONATE WHO WE HELP We Help: Veterans, Children, Families & Individuals HEP is the only social-services agency of its kind in Florida, offering shelter care and supportive services for the entire homeless population. We offer housing and programs specifically designed for single men and women, families with children and US Veterans, including those with mental illness, physical disability and non-violent criminal history. Veterans Nearly 1/3 of HEP’s population consists of the brave men and women who serve our country – a figure that is consistent with the national homeless population of US Vets. Recognizing that this demographic of the homeless community requires specialized care, HEP works hand in hand with the Veterans Administration to provide an array of veteran-specific programs to lead them back to self-sufficiency. Veterans seek refuge in two apartment complexes on HEP’s campus: Fairburn Apartments for men, and HEP West Apartments for men and women. HEP also reserves bed-space in our other shelter offerings, especially for vets. Families & Children Studies have shown that the number of homeless families and children in the country is severely under-estimated by the average person. In fact, the average age of homeless individuals nation-wide is only 9 years old. HEP’s goal is to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness for families, by focusing on the children in our shelters. We provide on-site child care through our Children’s Learning Center. This program includes before-school care, after-school care and a summer camp that runs 5-days each week. This education-based service is free to HEP families, and helps to ensure the children on campus are prepared to face each school day, and maintain good grades and attendance. HEP provides a wide range of family-specific shelter and services designed to make any family’s experience with homelessness and quick and un-traumatic as possible. Individuals Single men and women are not an overlooked population at HEP. Individuals needing help, including those who classify as the “chronically homeless” population find refuge on our campus. With three stages of shelter, including short-term emergency, moderate-term transitional and long-term permanent supportive housing, we have all of the bases covered. Individuals receive an array of support services that include dental care, medical care, mental health counseling, food and nutrition, job training, and much more. FINANCIALS ANNUAL REPORT ECONOMIC IMPACT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES DONATE HEP IS A REGISTERED 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (#CH4621) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE (800-435-7352) OR ONLINE AT WWW.800HELPFLA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. NO GOODS OR SERVICES WERE EXCHANGED FOR THIS DONATION. Federal ID # 59-2729694. © 2021 Homeless Empowerment Program. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Back to top