Partner with us to end family and youth homelessness with a contribution that means something to you.
There are many ways in which you can make a difference. For more information about how you can support our mission through a financial investment, please email Andrew Snouffer, Vice President of Advancement & Continuous Improvement.
Educational Empowerment: Afterschool & Summer Achievers – $100,000
Empower the next generation by supporting our vital Afterschool and Summer Achievers programs for children from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade in families enrolled in our housing programs. Your generous contribution to the Dowd Education Program will provide:
- Essential resources
- Field trips
- Experiential learning activities
- Nutritious meals after school
- Engagement in social-emotional learning
- Hands-on learning experiences and physical activities
Family Guardian: Emergency Client Assistance – $90,000
Many families continue to struggle to maintain financial stability even after exiting our programs. Your support will help countless families address unexpected financial challenges, meet basic needs, and prevent crises by assisting with:
- Unexpected rental and utility payments/overages
- Transportation and childcare costs
- Food security
- Employment-related expenses
- Basic home furnishings
- Move-in kits with essential housing items
- Baby baskets for new parents
Kindergarten Readiness for ALL: Named Sponsor of the HFF SPARK Reach Program – $75,000 (one year)
When changes to TANF eligibility disrupted kindergarten readiness access for many low-income families, HFF's SPARK Reach program was created to fill this gap. Our SPARK Reach program's bilingual Parent Partner has the flexibility to provide 30 children annually with critical kindergarten-readiness support. Continued program investment is vital to ensure more low-income families can prepare their children for a strong educational start.
Lights On!: HFF Utility Coverage for One Year – $55,000
By covering utility costs for electricity, water, and trash removal at our office, you ensure our Case Managers can effectively assist over 1,000 families each year. This basic yet crucial funding enables smooth operations and enhances our ability to divert more of our limited general funding to meet the needs of the families and youth we serve.
NextGen Tech: Technology Upgrades to Better Serve Families – $35,000
Equip our Case Managers with long-overdue technology upgrades vital for our daily operations, enabling seamless communication between our trusted network of partners and the families we serve. Your support will provide:
- Reliable laptops
- Document scanners
- Crucial software, encryption, and security enhancements
- Routine VPN and server maintenance
- Ongoing IT support
Mobility Matters: Reliable Transportation for Youth – $25,000
Help maintain a fleet of three (3) buses for our afterschool and summer programs! Reliable transportation is critical for our Afterschool and Summer Achievers programs, especially for families lacking consistent transportation access. Funding will go towards gas, routine and unexpected maintenance, allowing us to transport children safely to and from our educational programs.
Resource Pantry Hero: Stocked HFF Resource & Food Pantry – $18,000
Fund essential food, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and household items for one year and bring immediate relief to families in need, ensuring they have access to the essentials to thrive. Our pantry serves current and former clients facing unexpected financial hardships, helping alleviate the burden of choosing between basic necessities and rent.
HomeUp: Support the HFF Program of Your Choice – $10,000 and Up
Have a specific program at HFF that you’re passionate about? Your support can provide additional resources needed to make an impact. Select a funding level and choose where you’d like your contribution to go, and our team will ensure it supports the most pressing needs. Explore our programs, including:
- Dowd Education Programs & SPARK
- Emergency & Aftercare Assistance (Family Stability)
- Pregnancy Programs
- Rapid Re-Housing and Intensive
- Resiliency Bridge
- Transition-Age Youth (18-24) Programs
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