Working with Homeless at Heart throughout Houston, we warmed the hearts of 500 homeless people on Valentine’s Day with boxes of love containing daily essentials and a handwritten card with a personal message from school children to remind the recipients that they matter.

On any given day, there are approximately more than 3,000 people experiencing homelessness in the Houston region.  Even though the city of Houston has worked hard to cut its homeless population in half over the past decade by providing low-cost housing, there are still people experiencing homelessness.

In response to this ongoing challenge, Homeless at Heart began operating to show this population some love and care. Started by an 11-year-old boy whose heart met God's heart when he saw a homeless mother and child on the street, the organization has a very simple mission - show love to the homeless.   Often overlooked and forgotten, a simple act of kindness can demonstrate to these displaced people that they are “seen and valued”

What better day to show love than on the day we celebrate love?  Thanks to Homeless at Heart, Valentine's Day has been different for thousands of Houston’s homeless people.  A simple gift of love in the form of a box filled with daily essentials and a handwritten card has shown them that they are loved.

Working with Homeless at Heart throughout Houston, we warmed the hearts of 500 homeless people on Valentine’s Day with boxes of love containing daily essentials and a handwritten card to remind the recipients that they matter. 

Greater Houston, Texas

Homeless at Heart

Love Boxes, Homeless at Heart - Houston

A big thank you to this class of children who devoted their time to creating Valentine's cards for this project. We love seeing people getting involved in spreading joy! All cards will be hand-delivered to homeless individuals in Houston, Texas this weekend. Mite will be traveling to Houston along with Homeless at Heart, Inc. to pass out 500 Love Boxes for Valentine's Day! Thank you to everyone who gave their Mite. Please enjoy the Celebration Video.

Love is in the air

Some of the supplies to be included in the boxes given this Valentine's Day include personal care items like toothbrushes and paste, shampoo and soap, as well as socks and notebooks. We're so excited to be partnering again with Homeless At Heart this year.  We are in the process of packing the gift boxes and hope they will be well received. Looking forward to next weekend!

Boxes in progress

Your generosity has touched the lives of the homeless in Houston, Texas.  Take a look at the Celebration Video for this completed project.

Project 8: Love Boxes, Homeless at Heart - Houston

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