Statements

Mission

Our Purpose: To minister to the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of those who are trapped in the grip of homelessness and other vulnerable living conditions. Our Mission: *to identify, marshal, and leverage every resource available to meet their basic needs. *to play a pivotal role in eliminating the scourge of homelessness in as many lives as possible. *to feed mind, body and soul in an effort to help them achieve their desire to rise above their present situation. *to inspire others to reassess their perceptions and beliefs concerning the homeless condition and those affected by it. *to always be guided by a God-centered R.E.A.L. approach and call to action -RESPECT, ENCOURAGEMENT, ACCEPTANCE, LOVE, and to do so without qualifications, stipulations and/or expectations- solely because it is the right thing to do.

Background

OUR STORY...One stood on the corner selling papers, wondering if being homeless was to become his permanent fate. One passed by the homeless man daily on his morning walk. One felt led to befriend the homeless man and started stopping by to visit on a regular basis. Three strangers, whose paths inexplicably crossed in the most unusual of circumstance; two whose faith, trust and belief in God stood steadfast, one whom had gone astray, neither knowing the impact their connection would have on their lives. With the encouragement, support, love and understanding of the other two, the homeless man made his way off the streets, and more importantly, renewed his walk with God. Over time, they became more than friends, they became brothers, and in doing so realized they shared a common passion & a strong God-fed love for, and desire to minister to, those who call the streets home. From that passion, love and desire, Home Street Home Ministries was born. Started as a three-man grass roots operation in February of 2014, Home Street Home is now a full-time, faith-based 501 (c) (3) ministry dedicated to "changing the face of homelessness one person at a time". Operating on the principle of being R.E.A.L. in our service to the homeless community, we are focused on building lasting personal and supportive relationships while always remembering to Respect, Encourage, Accept and Love. Our job is not to judge. Our job is not to figure out if someone deserves something. Our job is to lift the fallen, restore the broken and heal the hurting. It's a job we love doing!

Impact

UP DATE: We opened our first transition home which now houses 4. Helped 66 individuals move off the streets. Provided more supplies, food, and water than ever before to those in need. Provided transportation for 24, so they could return home to family. Helped 18 enter rehab. As well as providing clothing, personal hygiene, shoes, and more.

Needs

Our Needs; Increased recurring donorship. More community involvement.

CEO Statement

I have many things to be proud of as the Executive Director of HSH, but I have to say the number one thing is that we go where the homeless live...to their home...and we do so, not just Monday-Friday or certain days of the week, but anytime, any day and any where. And...we do so as VOLUNTEERS. No one on our staff or outreach teams receive any compensation. We do what we do because it is our calling and passion. Second only to that is the fact that we have minimal administrative costs and zero payroll, allowing the major portion of all financial donations to be spent on providing the services and good our homeless friends desperately need.

Board Chair Statement

As a formerly homeless person myself, I found out what was being done, and what wasn't. I could not forget the latter and that was the driving force behind the focus of this ministry. We will always go to them, not expect them to come to us. And we will always do so with respect, encouragement, acceptance and love.

Service Categories
Primary Category:	Human Services  - Homeless Services/Centers
Secondary Category:	Religion- Related  - Christianity
Tertiary Category:	-

Areas Served

Nashville, Davidson & Surrounding Counties

TN - Davidson