HomeAid to partner with Hope Center Houston on dental clinic
HomeAid Houston, a 501(c)(3) charity of the Greater Houston Builders Association, is working with Hope Center Houston to build a dental clinic in their facility in the FM 1960 Cypress area.
Hope Center Houston is a faith-based nonprofit that offers homeless men and women a safe space, resources and a caring community with the goal to restore their dignity, provide their basic needs, and offer encouragement and help to transition out of homelessness.
HomeAid will be working with a team of engineering college students who will provide all construction drawings and permit applications.
Focus on care
“For people who live on the streets or have marginal housing, minimal income, and no health insurance, dental care often becomes a low priority,” said Carole Brady, executive director of HomeAid. “The result is poor oral hygiene, dental disease, and often, tooth decay and loss. We are excited to take part in this partnership with Hope Center Houston to construct a dental clinic that will help those in need.” In addition to medical, mental health and spiritual needs, The Day Center also provides breakfast, lunch, laundry, showers, and clothing. Individuals also have access to life-skills classes, counseling, AA and referrals to support efforts to transition off the streets.
“This dental clinic is giving HomeAid a fantastic opportunity to help provide a service that can change a life,” said
James Miller, president of HomeAid Houston. “We look forward to beginning construction this year.”
HomeAid Houston has been building transformational housing for homeless care providers throughout Houston and surrounding counties since 2003. The first shelter was dedicated in 2005.
Since then, more than 70 projects, large and small, have been completed, adding 400-plus beds and more than $14 million in real estate construction and improvements to Houston’s homeless community.
HomeAid will be working with a team of engineering college students who will provide all construction drawings and permit applications.