Employ2Empower Workforce Program

This is a collaborative community policing program be‐tween the HCSO, Harris County Precinct Two Commis‐sioner’s Office, and Career & Recovery Resources, Inc. The program provides employment, affordable housing, and other critical services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Participants earn money by completing community development projects such as removing un‐wanted graffiti from bridges, roads, and buildings. Partic‐ipants are provided with transportation, meals throughout the workday, personal protective equipment, and the nec‐essary training to perform their jobs.

Commissioner Adrian Garcia’s Office funded a six-month pilot program starting in June 2021. The pilot has proven to be a success. For the year, 55 individuals participated in the program. Of these, 12% received clothing, 8% re‐ceived peer support, 20% received identification cards, 12% received food stamps, 14% received housing assess‐ment, 10% received employment support, 6% were housed, and 11% received cell phones.

The goal for 2022 is to expand the program and add addi‐tional job sites. AGENCY FIRST