Thank You for Supporting Help End Homelessness Howard County
Help End Homelessness Howard County (HEHHC) is a new Bridges program. This program was created outside of Bridges, by a non-profit organization formed by members of Kittamaqundi Community Church in Columbia, MD.
Between 2015 and 2021, that organization purchased five homes in Howard County. The homes were rented to families earning very low income (generally below 30% of Howard County Median Income). Rents were set at 30% of household income.
The program was entirely volunteer-run, made possible by the passion and commitment of its founders, and then sustained over the years by dozens of enthusiastic board members, volunteers, and donors. We applaud and celebrate everyone who contributed to the launch and growth of this essential program.
In May 2022, the organization donated the properties to Bridges. In return, Bridges committed to run the Help End Homelessness program exactly as it was designed – by charging tenants no more than 30% of their income for rent and utilities. The rents do not cover all the operating costs of the homes, but we raise funds to subsidize the difference so that the families remain stably housed.
Your contribution will be designated to HEHHC to help families remain stability housed. Thank you for choosing to support this program designed to help end homelessness. Thank you for your support!