HART is a coalition of faith communities, non-profits, and businesses who are committed to finding solutions to homelessness. In communities like Carmichael, resources are largely absent. Founded in 2017, Carmichael HART is a local response that addresses these realities serving homeless individuals and families.
Carmichael HART is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to assisting the homeless in Carmichael. HART is a coalition of faith communities, non-profits, businesses, and individuals, who are committed to finding local solutions to homelessness.
Carmichael HART is an all-volunteer-run nonprofit. We have 0 administrative costs. We can operate our programs while guaranteeing community investment is routed directly to our community's most vulnerable because of the support of our incredible volunteer members at large and board members. If you are interested in participating in our board of directors or getting involved in one of our committees, please contact us!
Our main needs are financial and volunteer support for the following programs.
Our Transitional Housing Program operates two houses: Robertson House and Charlotte House. The program aims to prepare recently homeless residents of Carmichael for life beyond the streets by providing rent-free housing, case management, medical and mental health referrals, and mentorship. At any given time, we provide four beds for men and four for families through this program.
Our Community Outreach Program is vital in connecting our volunteers with unhoused individuals in Carmichael. We provide 90 meals weekly (40 lunches delivered every Thursday and 50 meals served at our shower program) and offer free showers every Saturday to more than 50 participants. In partnership with the local faith community, the outreach program also operates a Winter Respite Program during the coldest months of the year and hosts a Thanksgiving dinner for 75+ unhoused community members. These programs engage the community while providing immediate support to those on the streets. Currently, approximately 60 weekly volunteers contribute to these efforts.
Through these programs, we aim to positively impact the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness in Carmichael. Our organization is driven by the belief that everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home. We are committed to working collaboratively to address the root causes of homelessness and create lasting solutions.
As we work to achieve our mission, Carmichael HART reaffirms our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We are proud to serve people of all backgrounds.
Organization name
Carmichael HART
2017
Tax id (EIN)
82-1889336
Mission Category
Human Services
Operating Budget
$50,001 - $100,000
Organization Need
Funding: Unrestricted, Volunteers
Demographics Served
Seniors, Low-income individuals/families, Homeless/Underhoused/Unhoused
Local Counties Served
Sacramento
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
P.O. Box 1822Carmichael, CA, US