About Heidi Helping the Homeless
It All Began with a Bag of Burgers
Our founder, Heidi Harrison, has a heart for helping people, especially those experiencing homelessness. She began her outreach in 2018 after her counselor pointed out a group of homeless people and told her that if she didn't start taking her mental health medication, she could end up on the street like them.
As she reflected on that word of caution, she began thinking how hungry those people must be. So she bought 30 hamburgers and drove all over town looking for hungry people. She found them, and Heidi Helping the Homeless (HHH) was born.
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Now, HHH is an approved 501(c)3 organization with a building that houses a thrift store to help fund our operations. Besides the store, other parts of our building house a computer room where those we serve can apply for services, a “wet room” where they can do laundry and shower, and a pantry where they can get food.
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We have volunteers who help with applications for jobs, housing, social security cards, food stamps, and birth certificates.
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Want to get involved? We are always looking for more volunteers to help us in the store, and we welcome donations of cash, clothing, and household items.
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HHH Christmas 2022
Heidi Helping the Homeless Testimonials
Chickasha Citizen of the Year Award
About Us
HHH is more than Heidi. We have a board with seven members who guide our operations, as well as staff members and volunteers who help run the store and provide services to the community.
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In addition, HHH meets the rigorous standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to be a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Lead Agency for the Chickasha community. HMIS is a local information technology system used to collect data on the provision of housing and services to homeless individuals and families, as well as persons at risk of homelessness.
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The following are some of the training and certifications completed by our staff:
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Health Information Privacy and Accountability Act Training Class
Course for Food Safety: Food Handler Class
Course for Ethics: Workplace Ethics Training Class
American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Program
Suicide Prevention Resource Center Training: Locating and Understanding Data for Suicide Prevention
HHH Dressed Up for the 100th Annual Chickasha Chamber of Commerce Banquet
Left to right: Dava (Facebook admin), Doreen (board member), Rex (supporter), Leesa (case manager), Michelle (NA program lead), Jacob (Facebook admin and NA program lead), Heidi (founder), and Elizabeth (board member).
Contact HHH
Open Monday through Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
428 S 3rd St, Chickasha, OK 73018
405-448-5016
