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AIDS Housing Coalition Houston

A 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Org.

A CBO - Community Based Organization

“ In the Spirit of the Good Neighbor Volunteer ”

Established in 1994

E-Mail Us:

 <ahch@wt.net>

 

<If you would like to donate on-line please scroll down to the e-safe pay pal system link – to use a credit card on line to make donation>

 

Or Call to Donate or For Application

713-864-1795

Free HIV/AIDS Community & Medical Referrals

Free Safe-R Sex Counseling for Adults & Teens Via Phone

 

WEST HEIGHTS SHELTER

502 West 24th Street

Houston, TX 77008

 

(One block behind Fiesta Mart off No. Shepard & 610 Loop)

Not a licensed care home – Not a mental health care center - Not a detox facility

Up to 90 days of SRO housing – Agency vouchers welcome - No drugs, alcohol or violence

 

Rodney Mills , Chairperson

Matt Locklin, Vice Chairperson

Michael Barrett, Secretary

Dr. Clair Koepsel, Alternate

 

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AHCH, inc. mission is to directly provide and encourage others to offer clean, safe,

affordable housing for people living with HIV/AIDS.  To provide support as needed.

 

AHCH does not accept government grants –

so as not to be tied down on how we can help;  and who we can help. 

 

The West Heights Shelter program helps catches people who

fall thru the cracks in the existing gov’t funded system.

 

AHCH works hand in hand with most of the Houston area AIDS agencies. 

Accepting their clients & referring new clients back to these

same agencies thru our HIV/AIDS referral hotline  713 864-1795.

 

WHS serves adults over age 18 with AIDS diagnosis.

 WHS also serves - as room allows people with HIV,

Cancer and other life threatening diseases.

 

AHCH shelter system is made possible only by

Your public donations and private foundation support. 

 

The West Heights Shelter is a volunteer based system.

 

WHS is considered a GLBT safe zone - everyone welcomed.

 

WHS is the only emergency shelter of this type in Harris County.

 

Questions?

Please Contact the Executive Director:

Mr. Matt Locklin

<ahch@wt.net>

 

 

News Articles About What AHCH Does:

 

AHCH Reorganization Efforts 2003-04

http://www.aegis.com/news/ads/2002/AD022472.html

One AHCH Shelter Participants Public Story

http://www.aegis.com/news/ads/2003/AD030619.html

OUT Smart Magazine’s - Top 10 Worthy Charities-Houston, TX

http://www.outsmartmagazine.com/issue/i12-01/ten.html

U.S. Congresswoman Shelia Jackson-Lee’s on the West Heights Shelter

http://www.house.gov/jacksonlee/Media%20Corner/pressreleases/pr0317b03.htm

 

 

AHCH NEEDS LIST

( New or gently used please )

 

Fresh and canned foods, meats, dairy and more.

 

Small furnishings, dishes, portable TVs, radios, alarm clocks and luggage.

 

Towels, twin or full sized sheets, blankets and accessories

 

WHS is also seeking a donated hot tub for physical therapy use.

 

Electricians, plumbers and carpenters we have a special ˝ day fix up need.

 

Seeking garden buddies for landscaping sponsor & volunteer activities

 

Gift certificates/cards of any denomination for

Paints, groceries, gasoline, drug store or dept store.

 

 

To Make a Tax Deductible Donation On-Line:

TO DONATE BY PAY PAL - CLICK ON LINK BELOW

 

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A 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Org.

A CBO - Community Based Organization

“ In the Spirit of the Good Neighbor Volunteer ”

Established in 1994

 

 

 

 

be @ peace