If you are experiencing homelessness and you would like to be assessed for available housing options in the Heart of Texas region, please call Heart to Home Coordinated Entry at 254-297-8929, or go to an access point to be assessed.
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Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition
The Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition (HOTHC) is recognized as a 503c3 tax exempt organization.
The HOTHC works towards:
- Fostering public education & awareness about the issue of homelessness.
- Improve outreach to homeless persons.
- Identify gaps or duplications in services and develop strategic plans to provide a continuum of care when serving the homeless.
- Advocate for quality institutional and non-institutional care and individualized treatment for the mentally ill homeless.
The services and programs of member organizations include, but are not limited to:
- Housing
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Family Education and Support
The HOTHC meets monthly on the third Friday of the month at 11:45. Member organization take turns providing lunch. If you would like to reserve a lunch, please email with your RSVP by no later than 5:00 on the Tuesday before the Friday meeting. Meeting locations vary from month to month. For the most up to date information on meeting location please call, email or check the website: www.heartoftexashomeless.org/heart-of-texas-homeless-coalition-calendar-of-events/meeting-dates
Happy holidays to our neighbors, friends, and fellow advocates ❤️🎄
We hope you’ll consider spreading some holiday cheer to our unhoused neighbors by purchasing something from the Wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/IPKW9RL6MT1K/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio
Or donating here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/XVUP6UMFLD9S2?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio
We hope you’ll consider spreading some holiday cheer to our unhoused neighbors by purchasing something from the Wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/IPKW9RL6MT1K/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio
Or donating here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/XVUP6UMFLD9S2?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio
News from The National Alliance to End Homelessness
On December 23, 2025, a federal court issued a written preliminary injunction that affects the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) funding process. This decision is important for communities, providers, and partners working to prevent and end homelessness.
The court ordered HUD to pause several recent actions related to CoC funding. Specifically, HUD’s decision to cancel the 2024-2025 Continuum of Care and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) has been halted. The court also stopped HUD from moving forward with the new FY 2025 CoC NOFO and from enforcing new conditions or deadlines tied to that NOFO. This order is preliminary and will remain in effect until the court rules on the case.
What this means is that HUD must return to the “status quo” that existed under the FY 2024–2025 NOFO. HUD is required to take steps to process eligible renewal projects for FY 2025 using the FY 2024–2025 NOFO rules. However, the court made clear that this order does not require HUD to award or obligate funds yet.
HUD must also communicate with communities and funding recipients about any steps they need to take so eligible renewals can be processed. A report on HUD’s plan and timeline is due to the court by December 30, 2025.
For providers and CoCs, this ruling offers temporary stability and prevents sudden changes while the case continues. We encourage communities to watch for official guidance from HUD and stay prepared to respond to any requests related to renewal processing. We will continue to provide updates as the case moves forward.
On December 23, 2025, a federal court issued a written preliminary injunction that affects the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) funding process. This decision is important for communities, providers, and partners working to prevent and end homelessness.
The court ordered HUD to pause several recent actions related to CoC funding. Specifically, HUD’s decision to cancel the 2024-2025 Continuum of Care and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) has been halted. The court also stopped HUD from moving forward with the new FY 2025 CoC NOFO and from enforcing new conditions or deadlines tied to that NOFO. This order is preliminary and will remain in effect until the court rules on the case.
What this means is that HUD must return to the “status quo” that existed under the FY 2024–2025 NOFO. HUD is required to take steps to process eligible renewal projects for FY 2025 using the FY 2024–2025 NOFO rules. However, the court made clear that this order does not require HUD to award or obligate funds yet.
HUD must also communicate with communities and funding recipients about any steps they need to take so eligible renewals can be processed. A report on HUD’s plan and timeline is due to the court by December 30, 2025.
For providers and CoCs, this ruling offers temporary stability and prevents sudden changes while the case continues. We encourage communities to watch for official guidance from HUD and stay prepared to respond to any requests related to renewal processing. We will continue to provide updates as the case moves forward.
Thank you Throwing Aces and McLennan County Health Services for a beautiful service to honor those who passed while experiencing homelessness or who left this world without family to claim them. 
This Sunday at The Hangar the McLennan County Health Services and Throwing Aces Homeless Advocacy will be hosting the Homeless & Unclaimed Community Memorial Service. This is an annual event held on December 21st (The Winter Solstice - the shortest day and longest night of the year).
Please mark your calendars for our Community Memorial Service on 12/21/2025. Each year, in collaboration with Throwing Aces Homeless Advocacy, we hold a memorial service to honor and remember our friends who have passed away while experiencing homelessness or who were unclaimed at the time of their passing. Please join us to pay tribute to those we have lost.🫶
FREE EVERYONE WELCOME
CHRISTMAS EVE DAY*
Should you or someone you know be experiencing financial hardship this holiday season or find yourself alone on Christmas Eve, we cordially invite you to a complimentary traditional Christmas dinner at the Lacy Lakeview Civic Center. Each meal will feature turkey, dressing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes with gravy, a roll, cranberry sauce, and your preferred selection of pie. (All meals will be in to go boxes for pick up)
SPONSORED BY: Tomas Lawn & Tree
DECEMBER 24, 2025 11AM- 2pm (or till we run out)
Any Questions please feel free to reach out to me (Tanya Cardoza) or Tomas Cardoza Sr.
CHRISTMAS EVE DAY*
Should you or someone you know be experiencing financial hardship this holiday season or find yourself alone on Christmas Eve, we cordially invite you to a complimentary traditional Christmas dinner at the Lacy Lakeview Civic Center. Each meal will feature turkey, dressing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes with gravy, a roll, cranberry sauce, and your preferred selection of pie. (All meals will be in to go boxes for pick up)
SPONSORED BY: Tomas Lawn & Tree
DECEMBER 24, 2025 11AM- 2pm (or till we run out)
Any Questions please feel free to reach out to me (Tanya Cardoza) or Tomas Cardoza Sr.
