CLEARWATER, Fla., June 25, 2026— The Hessel Family Foundation has announced the appointment of Sharri Cagle as its new Executive Director. A seasoned non-profit leader with more than 20 years of experience in community advocacy, Cagle will oversee the foundation’s diverse mission to support individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), veterans, and families facing pediatric

CLEARWATER, Fla., (April 10, 2026) — The Hessel Family Foundation unveiled the completed pilot housing project, Hessel House on March 31st, 2026. This initiative was first introduced in 2024 and has been developed throughout 2025 in partnership with the Community Service Foundation (CSF) and its affiliated program, Team Veteran and St. Vincent De Paul CARES

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

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