Hyacinth Independent/Transitional Living Home, INC

Tags Donations Needed: Our mission is to establish 10 single family Independent Living Homes to accommodate 1,000 homeless persons in targeted communities throughout Baltimore City by 2016. After volunteering with United Way and visiting numerous Shelters, we became acutely aware of the pervasive nature of homelessness and some of the indignities.. Our motivation is to create \"HOMES\" for the homeless that will promote their dignities, ensure their privacy and contribute to their empowerment in communities they wish to return to live fully functioning lives and contribute in a productive manner. In order to further our mission, we envision our donation needs as follows: 1. Homes/Buildings for Sale or Rent 2. Cash, grants, low interest loans, etc. 3. Financial sponsorship of a homeless person 4. Partners/ Volunteers to assist in empowerment programs 5. Household furnishings, furniture, beds, utensils 6. Food and clothing of every type 7. Vehicle - Van, bus, etc. for transportation 8. Marketing and promotional support, inclusive of web page design Volunteers Needed: Hit Living Home recognizes that the undertaking is huge and it will require partnerships with other organizations, businesses and volunteers. Therefore, in addition to forming strategic alliances with existing organizations, we are seeking a cadre of volunteers with skill sets that could be taught to our clients\' base: 1. Bible School Students/Pastors 2 Motivational Speakers 3. Skills set- plumbing, electrical, carpentry, computer, etc 4. Companionship/Escort/ Big brother/Big sister, etc 5. Fund Raising, Grant writing and Donation campaigns