Support the Harford County Hope for the Homeless Alliance (HCHHA) Fund

HCHHA is a coalition of churches, nonprofits, businesses, government agencies, and community volunteers working together to serve neighbors experiencing homelessness throughout Harford County.

Support the Harford County Hope for the Homeless Alliance (HCHHA) Fund image

Each winter, Harford County HOPE for the Homeless Alliance (HCHHA) expands local shelter capacity to ensure that no one is left outside in dangerous weather. This effort is made possible through financial support from the Harford County Department of Housing & Community Development, a grant from The Dresher Foundation, and the generosity of private donors.

Our mission is simple: provide safety, dignity, and a path to stability for our homeless neighbors. HCHHA is entirely volunteer-run. We have no paid staff—every meal, every ride, every bed, and every act of compassion comes directly from our community. Thank you to every volunteer, donor, and church whose hands and hearts made this winter possible.

How It Works

The Harford Community Action Agency partners with HCHHA to coordinate shelter placements. This past winter:

  • Families with children were housed at local Harford County hotels, with ten churches providing evening meals—many multiple times.
  • Individual adults were sheltered through the Emergency Rotating Shelter (ERS) as eleven churches opened their buildings, one week at a time, offering beds, meals, and hospitality.
  • Additional churches provided crucial daytime shelter throughout the season.

Together, we created a supportive and compassionate network of care throughout the coldest months.