The Tampa Bay HEAT runs and maintains the Homeschool Resource Center located at 307 S. Parsons Ave. in Brandon Florida. Most homeschool groups fall under the umbrella of a church or rarely utilize facilities and we love providing a place of "our own" to the homeschooling community. The advantages of having our own space are many, but the expenses are high. The Homeschool Resource Center is a full-time ministry that provides vital services, guidance and encouragement to the community. The expenses to run the Homeschool Resource Center average $3500 each month!
Homeschool Resource Center Parking Info:
Please use our lot first, the lot behind the back of our building (access around the building to the south of us) second and there are a few spots in the easement (do not block the access to the back lot. Please do not park in the front lot of the building to the south of us (hair salon and doctor's office). If your child is older and you are comfortable, please consider dropping off when appropriate. If you are staying for classes, please do not park in the spaces in our lot to leave those open for families who are pulling in to grab or drop off their kids. Teachers should unload and move their vehicle to the back lot. There are 2 spots in front designated for drop off only for you to pull in and out of to drop off and pick up your kids.
HRC Hours:
We do not have official business hours but the doors are open when there are classes. If you are new, there is usually a friendly face around who can answer your questions. If you need to drop off payments or paperwork, there is a mailbox on the outside of the building (if the doors are locked) and a Payment Drop Box inside the building on the wall to the left when you enter.
Average monthly expenses for the Homeschool Resource Center:
| HRC Rent | $1,500.00 |
| Property Taxes | $350.00 |
| Insurance Building | $300.00 |
| Parking | $100.00 |
| Electric | $350.00 |
| Water | $50.00 |
| Cleaning | $400.00 |
| Dumpster | $50.00 |
| Internet access | $100.00 |
| Office supplies | $100.00 |
| Maintenance | $300.00 |
| Website | $30.00 |
| Constant Contact (email) | $30.00 |
| Accounting fees | $!50 |
| Tables/chairs replacement | $20 |
| Total Average Monthly Expenses | $3830 |
It is a miracle that God has provided for us to keep this facility running since January of 2011. We keep the lights on by fundraising all year long, offering activities and charging a small fee and facility fees from teacher and students.
We are always SUPER grateful for donations of paper goods, cleaning supplies, labor (cleaning, organizing, painting, yard care, etc.) We do lots of things ourselves instead of hiring out to keep expenses as low as possible.
