Overview
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 the Days Inn and Travelodge in Aberdeen, with ten churches providing evening meals—many multiple times.
Single 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, especially Cokesbury United Methodist Church, provided crucial daytime shelter throughout the season.
Together, we created a supportive and compassionate network of care throughout the coldest months.
Does It Make a Difference?
Absolutely.
This winter, 19 people—including 12 children—were sheltered in motels, and
65 adults found safety through the rotating church shelters.
That’s 84 people kept out of the freezing cold.
Even more importantly, 16 individuals moved into permanent housing—a life-changing milestone for each person.
These stories of transformation are why we do this work.
🎬 WATCH OUR 2025 HIGHLIGHTS HERE.
Join Us to Make More Differences
Harford County HOPE for the Homeless Alliance remains a beacon of compassion, connection, and hope. Your involvement—whether through hosting, volunteering, donating, or praying—helps create lasting change for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
We are currently building our partner list for next winter’s shelters
and we still need churches willing to host for one week in January, February, or March.
To explore how your church or organization can get involved, email:
📧 highertogether@comcast.org
Stay connected:
🔵 Facebook: HarCoHopefortheHomeless
🌐 Website: www.hchha.com
