OUR MISSION

THE MISSION OF PROJECT HEART HOMELESS EDUCATION PROGRAM, IS TO PROVIDE MANATEE COUNTY STUDENTS LIVING IN HOUSING

TRANSITION WITH SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO ENROLL, ATTEND AND SUCCEED IN SCHOOL.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

PROJECT HEART ASSISTS STUDENTS WHO LACK A FIXED, ADEQUATE AND STABLE NIGHT TIME RESIDENCE SUCH AS STUDENTS LIVING IN

THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS:

• RUN AWAY AND DOMESTIC FAMILY SHELTERS
• MOTEL AND HOTELS
• DOUBLE UP WITH OTHER PEOPLE DUE TO LOSS OF HOUSING OR ECONOMIC HARSHIP
• IN A CAR, PARK, ABANDONED BUILDINGS, OR BUS STATION

SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS PROGRAM

• SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
• SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND UNIFORMS
• SCHOOL STABILITY AND TUTORING
• SCHOOL RELATED EXPENSES
• GRADUATION OR GED FEES
• POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING
• REFERRALS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE COMMUNITY