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HEP is the only social service agency of its type in the Tampa Bay area which offers the full continuum of shelter care for the entire homeless population.

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Antonio, age 15, moved from his grandmother’s home in Mississippi to be reunited with his mother at HEP in December 2008. Despite his happiness for being with his mother, Antonio experienced many ups and downs his first weeks at HEP in a new city, a new school, and with new peers.

Antonio will tell you that being bored invites trouble. So he quickly enrolled in JROTC and band, two familiar activities that feel like “home” to him. With dedication and spirit, in one semester Antonio became the highest ranking freshman in JROTC, earned the JROTC Military Excellence Award, and earned 2nd Place at Nationals for Drill Team.

Upon the invitation of a peer in JROTC, Antonio recently became a member in the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). At CAP, a volunteer auxiliary organization of the US Air Force, Antonio meets weekly and learns about piloting, a keen interest to this youth who wants to become a pilot in the Marine Corps. Rather than being overwhelmed with the differing rules of Marine Corp and Air Force, Antonio thrives on the challenge.

Last summer, the Eckerd Family Foundation Scholarship provided Antonio with the funds to attend Destination Aviation a week-long camp that teaches piloting through high-tech simulation exercises.

 

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CLEARWATER CHIEF OF POLICE ANTHONY HOLLOWAY JOINS THE HEP BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chief Anthony Holloway Brings Social Awareness and Community Insight to HEP Clearwater, Florida – Monday, May...
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TAMPA BAY RAYS RICK VAUGHN JOINS HOMELESS EMERGENCY PROJECT, INC. (HEP) BOARD OF DIRECTORS

HEP is honored to announce the addition of Mr. Rick Vaughn to its Board of Directors. 

Mr. Vaughn currently serves as the...
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Veteran unemployment high, HEP programs help find jobs

Skip Soderquist knows how hard it is to find work.

"Guys like me, I was infantry. It’s not something you see too...
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HEP Earns Coveted 4-Star Charity Navigator Rating For Third Consecutive Time

HEP is pleased to announce that it was once again awarded Charity Navigator’s 4-star rating. The 4-star rating, Charity Navigator’s highest,...
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HEP Dental Clinic Awarded $200K Grant By Allegany Franciscan Ministries

HEP is the recipient of a grant of $200,000 from Allegany Franciscan Ministries. This is the second time in the last...
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HEP Welcomes David W. Dunbar As New Board Member

HEP is proud to announce the addition of Mr. David W. Dunbar to its Board of Directors. Mr. Dunbar currently serves as...
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Community Housing Assistance Program (CHAP)

The Homeless Emergency Project, Inc. in partnership with Pinellas County Community Development and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) through Housing and Urban...
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Marine’s Death Spurs Homeless OEF/OIF Veterans Housing

Almost 25 percent of homeless people are military veterans. Transitioning from the battlefield to a civilian job or school can be...
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR MALE AND FEMALE OEF/OIF VETERANS NOW AVAILABLE!

August 20, 2012 – CLEARWATER, FLORIDA– The Homeless Emergency Project, Inc. (HEP) is now accepting applications for its new affordable housing...
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Clearwater programs offer a change of course for the chronic homeless

CLEARWATER — Sometimes Earnest Kelley sits motionless inside his one-bedroom apartment with the brown wicker and wood furniture and modest wall...
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Homeless Emergency Project’s free dental clinic produces smiles

CLEARWATER — As Dr. John Bindeman paused with his dental tools over James Caruana's mouth, he encountered the telltale signs...
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Homeless Veterans Get Job Services and Training

With a one-year $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project (HVRP), Boley Centers and the Homeless...
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HEP Addressing Transportation Needs

CLEARWATER - Finding transportation for the homeless can be difficult, but one Tampa Bay Area organization has...
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Clearwater complex shows how to address problems of the homeless
In 1998, Barbara Green and husband Rev. Otis Green, who has since died, stand at the site of the Homeless...
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