Today we’d like to introduce you to Sandra Hart.
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I am A Miracle: My True Story by Sandra Hart
A humble beginning, Sandra Hart founder and CEO of Hart Referrals LLC, overcame intriguing and life-threatening illnesses, that lead to a strong and motivated individual. After being misdiagnosed with lupus at the innocent age of 14, Sandra was confined to a wheelchair for eight years, and in a bed-bound, vegetable-like stage for two. Two years later, doctors at Scottish-rite hospital described her adolescent 16-year-old body in a condition similar to a weathered 86-year-old body and diagnosed her with the worst condition of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis they had ever witnessed. Just when it couldn’t get any worse in 2010, she was actually diagnosed with lupus. Through excruciating circumstances, and hindering adversities, all of the odds were against her in her battle to regain her confidence and self-worth.
After being neglected by her home health care agency, Sandra developed bedsores, often starved, was forced to sit in linen containing feces and urine, and conditions worsened because she lacked the ability to take her medication. Her arthritis prevented her bones from functioning properly and her hands were folded closed and her arms and legs inward. This was truly a desperate cry for help. Determined to walk again, therapy and water aerobics were two big steps in the road to recovery. After gastric bypass surgery, Sandra got double knee replacements and once again began therapy to learn to read, write, and most importantly, walk again.
After a miraculous recovery, Sandra reflected on her long journey and dedicated her life to helping others by opening her own business in May of 2009. Her goal was to simply ensure that people didn’t suffer the way that she did and that they received the proper treatment. Today Hart referrals is a consulting agency, focused on the overall well-being and improvement of a patient’s condition with a vast pool of resources, and qualified trustworthy companies that work to provide optimum healthcare services regardless of state or condition. The company serves as a direct link between companies and the communities they serve through numerous events, health fairs, fund-raising events, and charitable organizations. In conclusion out of fear of mistreatment happening to anybody else, she fought to gain her strength, and confidence and open a company just as strong as her will and desire and called it Hart Referrals, LLC. “There are many different referrals out, but everyone deserves a Hart Referral”
Hart Referrals, LLC
Senior & Disabled Consultant
Sandra Hart, Founder & CEO
Phone: (972) 869-1185
E-Mail: SandraH@hartreferralsllc.org
Website: hartreferralsllc.org
Hart to Home Texas, Org
Overview
Hart to Home Texas is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to uplifting the community and improving the quality of life through our culture of benevolence and innovation. We provide education, essential supportive services, and refuge in the form of residential care homes, memory care units, assisted living facilities, and individual apartments through referral. Our core values reflect a commitment to comfort, convenience, cost-effectiveness, and compassionate care. Our vision is to make healthcare accessible to all, end homelessness, promote independence, and foster an environment for one to thrive for a genuine, world-class experience.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
My health been my main struggle of having a for-profit in a nonprofit business due to my lupus and rheumatoid arthritis that slows me down because I have no energy to assist the multiple people that I has the potential to help on a daily basis.
What are your plans for the future?
Hart to Home Texas
Day Resource Center Proposal.
Objective
Our objective is to provide the highest quality services to our clients by using a Day Resource Center. This resource center will allow us to expand services to our existing client base while providing services to new clients. Our mission is to support the community and provide optimum services designed to meet the needs of individuals regardless of race, creed, color, sex, or disability.
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Specifications
There will be specific resources needed to provide the highest quality of care at the Day Resource Center. We have listed the following critical items and specifications below:
Meals
Meals are being served in Plano on the following days:
• Monday – Morning Custer RD UMC at the Day Labor Site
• Wednesday – Food provided at Assistance Center as part of Street Showers
• Wednesday – Evening dinner provided by First Baptist Church
• Saturday – Morning breakfast at First Christian Church monthly
• Sunday – Morning snacks provided by a Baptist Church at the Day Labor Site
• Sunday – Afternoon lunch by a Richardson Baptist church
Current talks to provide more meals:
Salvation Army may be interested in providing a daily meal from the mobile food truck.
Chase Oaks church has a family center on Avenue K and 19th St.
Items, Services & Observations for Consideration
Mail Services
1. Provide an individual mailing address
2. Provide facilities to receive US mail and other package deliveries for individuals.
3. Provide postal drop for individuals who desire to post US Mail
We will negotiate with the USPS to see how we can effectively work with them to create an efficient system and lower costs for those using the Day Resource Center.
Phone Services
Provide phone(s) for individuals to use for non-toll calls.
We will need a minimum of 8 phones to create an efficient phone network system that will allow those insides of the Day Resource to communicate internally and externally.
We will also prefer the ability to receive voicemails when no one is available to answer calls at the center.
We will also prefer a few charging/ports for mobile phones. By having a charging station inside of the Day Resource Center, clients will be able to effectively charge their mobile devices in an efficient and secure way.
Storage for Personal Items
Provide storage for bulk items i.e., Clothes, bedding, non-toxic items, etc.
Provide storage for Personal Documents with an effective filing system that can be locked with only access by Administration.
Laundry Services
Provide Self Service Washers & Dryers or Laundry drop off and pick up services. We can have a Laundry Area in the facility or coordinate with a local community Laundromat. Whichever is most cost-efficient. We can provide laundry supplies to those who use the Day Resource Center or they are welcome to bring their own supplies.
Showers
Provide Individual Shower facilities where those who use the Day Resource Center can take showers and maintain appropriate hygiene. This can be available during the hours of operation for those who are registered to use the facility. We prefer a separate area for men and women.
Clothing & Supplies
Supply of Donated Clothing by coordinating with community organizations and individuals who are happy to donate. That way we have fresh clean clothing for those who are in need. We will also coordinate with community organizations on personal hygiene supplies so we can have that available for those who may not have their own personal care items. This can include soap, deodorant, toothpaste, women’s feminine products, lotion, and any other product that we may deem necessary.
Case Management
1. HMIS Entry/Update
2. Housing Counseling/applications (MDHA)
3. Benefits programs counseling/application
Employment Assistance
1. We will like to have a computer lab with internet access and computers where those who use the Day Resource Center can take care of basic computing needs. We are flexible on the number of computers. At least (2) will be a great start.
2. Job Placement materials
Referral Services
1. Basic Documents
2. Medical Care
3. Dental Care
4. Mental Health Care
5. Employment Resources
6. Education/Training Resources
7. Child Care Resources
8. Emergency Housing
9. Transportation
10. Legal Assistance
11. Emergency Food Assistance
We are focused on establishing agreements with other organizations to provide referral services on a need-to basis. We will also provide the guidelines for this as well.
Food/Meal Services
We will Identify all existing programs to look for gaps and expand what we currently are doing or need to do relative to providing meals.
Temporary Weather Shelter Assistance
The Day Resource Center can provide a secure place for those who use the facility in case of inclement weather, natural disasters, acts of God, etc.
Support Group
Support is a main priority for us. We will have scheduled support meetings and sessions available for those who need extra support. This will be required for access to certain services.
Transportation
1.) We will need efficient and stable transportation vehicles that are “handicapped ready” for our clients. We will provide a route between dining, medical facilities, social security office, veterans services, etc.
2.) e.g., ACCC to Veterans Office to Lifepath, to Plano Medical, to SS (McKinney) to TSA (lunch) to ACCC 2x/day. With a valid ID, clients will be able to use this service. Knowledge of process and funds to secure needed IDs including a library car
Haircuts / Beauty Salon
We will work with local community barbershops and beauty salons to see how we can provide effective grooming to our clients. This will help with their confidence, and self-esteem, and get them ready for job interviews.
Pricing:
- Donate two dollars Tuesday
- Pledge $50 a month for Toiletries
- Pledge $100 Food
- Donate for clothing and other miscellaneous items
- Donate furniture
Contact Info:
- Email: harttohometexas@gmail.com
- Website: https://www.harttohometexas.com/
- Instagram: hart_to_home_texas.com
- Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/home.php?_rdr#!/notifications.php
- Twitter: @SandraM98205630
- Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/shorts/bP3M1ljlIGw
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