HSP
Your Local Community Action Agency
P.O. Box 489 * 10 Distillery Drive * Westminster, MD 21158 * Phone: 410-857-2999 * Fax: 410-857-8793
Did You know...?
HSP has a staff of 77 employees – 40 full-time, 37 part-time
HSP is a private, non-profit corporation. HSP is not part of County Government although we receive generous financial and in-kind support from the Commissioners
HSP is part of a large, national network known as Community Action Agencies (CAA)
o CAAs have eight goals (provided directly or through partners)
Employment – Education – Income Management – Housing - Emergency Services – Nutrition – Linkages among Resources –Self Sufficiency
HSP operates over 26 different programs designed to meet these goals
HSP has over 30 different funding sources – not including private donations
HSP operates an Intact Family Shelter with 27 available beds
HSP operates a Men’s Shelter with 8 available beds
HSP operates a Women’s Shelter with 23 available beds (plus cribs)
HSP operates a Safe Haven Shelter with 25 available beds
o Only long-term program – up to 2 years +
o For chronically homeless adults with a serious mental illness
HSP operates a Domestic Violence Safe House
o Opened in Jan 05, Carroll County was the only MD county without one
HSP administers multiple housing assistance programs
o Rental Allowance Program
o Service Linked Housing
o Supportive Housing
o Permanent Housing for Persons with Disabilities
HSP operates a Family Center to strengthen families with young children (0-3)
o Child Development
o Parent Education
o Dads Works
o Nutrition, Self Sufficiency, Peer Support and Outreach services also
HSP offers Emergency Assistance for essential utilities and housing
HSP administers Energy Assistance programs
HSP operates a Family Links program
o Identify needs of and resources for at-risk or low-income citizens
Did you know…you can help us (and we can help you)?
HSP accepts donations of almost anything – furniture, baby items, food, office supplies, personal care items, paper products, cleaning supplies, toys, books, clothing, new undergarments and socks. We will even pick up your donations!
HSP does not resell any of the items we receive as donations. We operate a "shop" called Second Chances so items are used by those moving out of shelter or they are given to those in our community who have a demonstrated need.
HSP needs volunteers
o Office help, donation pick-up, computer help, mentoring, fundraising, lawn mowing and gardening, or any other talent you’d like to share!
HSP relies on financial donations from individuals, businesses, churches and other groups and organizations. These flexible funds become critical when we need to make a purchase or provide a service that is not specifically covered by a grant.
HSP is here to help those in need. Keep our resources in mind for family, friends, employees – anyone that could benefit from our services.
HSP has Tax Credits – yes, we can help your business reduce your Maryland tax liability while you make a contribution that helps us help our community. You get 50% of your donation as a credit – and you still claim the whole amount as a charitable contribution on your Federal and State taxes. It sounds more confusing than it is – and there’s little paperwork – really!
For more information please contact:
Holly Hutchins, Deputy Director
410-857-2999 x3016