Clearwater, Fla. (June 6, 2025) — The Hessel Family Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Hessel House, a non-profit pilot project dedicated to providing an eco-friendly home in Clearwater, Florida, for a homeless U.S. veteran and their family. This initiative was established in 2024 and is being developed in partnership with the Community...
By Robert Hessel, Co-founder of The Hessel Family Foundation April is National Autism Awareness Month—a time for listening, learning, and leaning into compassion. For my wife, Tajila, and me, this month means much more than a colored ribbon or social media post. It’s a reflection of the journey we’ve walked with our daughter Mia, who is...
St. Petersburg, Fla. (March 13, 2025) – On March 14, Robert Hessel, Chair and Co-founder of The Hessel Family Foundation (HFF) and CEO of Source 1 Solutions, will take center stage at the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation's (NPCF) Fashion Funds A Cure event. Robert, alongside his wife Tajila and Joycelyn—a teen cancer fighter with dreams...
Clearwater, Fla. (February 15, 2025) – The Hessel Family Foundation founders Robert and Tajila Hessel proudly hosted a heartwarming celebration at the Hero’s Hangout Hospitality Tent during the Shriners Children’s Women’s Softball Clearwater Invitational. The event brought together the dedicated staff of the Autism Inspired Academy (AIA) and the Keys to Kindness nonprofit, honoring AIA...
London, England – [Jan. 8, 2025] – Robert and Tajila Hessel, founders of The Hessel Foundation, recently attended the star-studded premiere of the film "A Witness" in London, an event that celebrated both cinematic achievement and the ongoing advocacy for autism awareness. The couple’s nonprofit foundation, which has been instrumental in supporting families and individuals...
