Hands and Hearts Ending Homelessness

Hands and Hearts Ending Homelessness (HHEH) is a 501c3 non-profit emergency shelter formerly known as the Community Emergency Shelter Program (CESP).  Currently, HHEH offers emergency, cold weather housing and supportive services to homeless men during an approximate five-month term each year.

During their stay, each client receives support to set goals and overcome obstacles that may exist as barriers to improving individuals’ economic sustainability. HHEH partners with other organizations and entities including HOPE, ACT, the City of Salisbury, and Tidal Health and many others, and through these partnerships HHEH can assist clients in obtaining birth certificates, social security cards, photo identification, mental health services, addiction support, and primary care services, among others.  

HHEH’s goal is to sustain current five month operations (currently in jeopardy due to decreased funding) with a hope of expanding to year-round low barrier shelter availability for those in need, while simultaneously assisting them in achieving their goals of long-term housing and economic stability.  

To continue to service the homeless men in our community additional support is needed. Costs continue to rise even as giving declines due to economic conditions over the last few years. Contributions toward operating costs are extremely helpful and necessary for the sustainability of existing operations. With help from our local and regional communities and your generous donation, HHEH can continue its mission of providing these services to men in need on the lower Eastern Shore.

HHEH requires approximately $100,000 per year to operate for the five months each season, covering operational costs including staffing, guest meals, transportation costs, housing costs and utilities, and supplies used for and donated to clients such as clothing, toiletries, outerwear, etc. Any contribution no matter how great or small, assists us in continuing to support and serve the housing challenged men in our area. Please consider donating today. You may use the QR code below to set up monthly contributions or a one-time donation or mail a donation check. We greatly appreciate your support!