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- EIN 64-0577821
- (601) 923-3930
- Po Box 22657 Jackson MS 39225-2657 USA
- hchra.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: To empower disadvantaged hinds county citizens to become self reliant and realize their full potential.
Programs: Head start operates 16 centers throughout hinds county for more than 2,000 three and four year old children and their families.
the low-income home energy assistance program (liheap) provides families with energy assistance by aiding low-income individuals in paying their household energy bills.
the child and adult care food program provides funding for the meals provided at the head start centers.
hchra operates various other programs such as congregate meals, earned income tax credit, home delivered meals, rsvp senior corps, and aging transportation. Community services block grant (csbg) offers training, referrals and assistance for low-income families in need. Formula grant for other than urbanized areas help elderly residence maintain their independence by providing them with transportation to obtain goods and services, including medical and dental treatment, social services and other applicable services.