2505 Fannin Houston, TX 77002
www.SEARCHhomeless.org
Born and raised in Houston, Hilda faced what no child should ever have to face–the loss of her mother at age ten. Within two years, she also lost her father and grandmother. Yet she went on to graduate from Incarnate Word Academy and built a career in health and management services.
Community Impact 2009
Back on her feet
Back on Their Feet
Each year in Houston 30,000 people experience homelessness. Primary reasons why…
Everything began to unravel when she was laid off in 2005. She readily admits she made poor choices that had severe consequences. As 2009 began, Hilda was at rock bottom with no home, no work and no prospects. Even her children were gone, in the care of relatives.
NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID HOUSTON, TEXAS PERMIT NO. 04535
SEARCH was her first stop and her salvation. With a new job and support, she has renewed faith and determination to rebuild her life and family. To read the complete story, visit www.SEARCHhomeless.org.
• Job loss • Mental illness • Poor health • Addiction • Loss of support network • Broken families SEARCH Homeless Services helps thousands of men, women and children each year move from the streets, into jobs and safe, stable housing. Founded after the recession of the 80’s, SEARCH is urgently needed again today to meet the growing needs of people who are homeless for the first time. SEARCH meets clients where they are and gets them back on their feet through skilled services that engage, stabilize, educate, employ and house.
Here are two easy ways to donate:
COMMUNITY IMPACT 2009 Engage
9,842
9,842 individuals received hot meals, showers, laundry services, and connection to needed help and people who care.
• Make a credit card donation online at www.searchHomeless.org or call 713.739.7752
EMPLOY
Texans Step Up
630
• Mail this form with your credit card info or check to search Attn: Development 2505 Fannin, Houston, TX 77002
630 individuals, 4 in 5, who enrolled in employment services got jobs earning on average $8.50/hour.
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STABILIZE
2,232
2,232 men and women, many with chronic illnesses and extraordinary challenges, were guided to greater stability and productivity.
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HOUSE
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1,031
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1,031 individuals and families found housing and continuing support.
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educate
71
percent 71% of adult education students who completed 60 hours of class advanced by two grade levels.
62
children 62 children, ages 1 to 5 years, were prepared for school and given a better start in life through SEARCH’s House of Tiny Treasures.
Al LeBlanc Instructor
Homelessness is an urgent crisis. SEARCH has accomplished a great deal, but much more must be done. By providing the opportunities and resources to help people get back on their feet, we are investing in our community’s quality of life…for all Texans.
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$1 per day ($365 gift) can provide:
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180 people with a hot, nutritious meal
10 able-bodied men and women with tools, boots and uniforms to get back to work
$200 a week ($10,400 gift) can provide:
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What your dollars can do
$20 a week ($1,040 gift) can provide:
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Admin 13%
Engage 17%
Stabilize 5%
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Educate 13%
House 29%
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Employ 23%
A preschool child the complete education and therapeutic care to thrive in school and break the cycle of homelessness
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