35 Ways to Help the Homeless - Information and advice on what people can do to help those who are homeless. From JustGive.org.
GuideStar - Assistance, nonprofit and charitable organization database. You can try the search term homeless to locate related information.
Homeless Assistance Programs - "HUD's homeless assistance programs are broken down into two main categories, formula (non-competitive), and competitive. Competitive programs are under the umbrella of Continuum of Care." From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Homelessness - Sections include: Grants, Research, Resources. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) - "The Center provides research, resources, and information enabling communities to address the educational needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness."
Family
Homelessness Involving Family and Children
National Clearinghouse on Homeless Youth & Families - "Launched by the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) in November 2017, the National Clearinghouse on Homeless Youth and Families (NCHYF) is a national resource for organizations that support runaway and homeless youth and their families with programs and services. FYSB, which is part of the Administration for Children and Families within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for supporting organizations and communities that work every day to put an end to youth homelessness, adolescent pregnancy, and domestic violence." From the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The Homeless Management Information System - Published November 2005. Attempts to develop a process for collecting data on the homeless. A Congressional Research Service Report.
Homelessness Resource Center - From Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). SAMHSA describes this websiets as "an interactive community of providers, consumers, policymakers, researchers, and public agencies at federal, state, and local levels."
Homelessness Resource Exchange (HRE) - From U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). "The Homelessness Resource Exchange is your online one-stop shop for information and resources on assisting people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Program guidance and regulations, technical assistance (TA) and training resources, research and publications, and more are available for use by Federal agencies, state and local government agencies, Continuum of Care organizations, homeless service providers, TA providers, persons experiencing homelessness, and other stakeholders."
Service Providers to the Homeless - "The Department of Labor administers programs providing employment and training services that are crucial components in the comprehensive efforts to address the cycle of homelessness. The Department offers both mainstream and targeted employment-focused programs that help lead to self-sufficiency." rom the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness - "The Council is responsible for providing Federal leadership for activities to assist homeless families and individuals." Focus is on Policy, coordination, technical assistance "provided by all levels of government and the private sector."
Homelessness Resource Center - "We seek to improve the lives of people affected by homelessness who have mental health conditions, substance use issues, and histories of trauma." From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Mental Health Services.
MedlinePlus: Homeless Health Concerns - Sections include: Overviews, Latest News, Nutrition, Specific Conditions, Related Issues, Research, Financial Issues, Journal Articles, Directories, Organizations, Statistics.
National Health Care for the Homeless Council - "The National Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Council is a home for those who work to improve the health of homeless people and who seek housing, health care, and adequate incomes for everyone. In the National HCH Council, agencies and individuals, clinicians and advocates, homeless people and housed people come together for mutual support and learning opportunities, and to advance the cause of human rights."
Substance and Mental Health Services Administration - "As many as 700,000 Americans are homeless on any given night. An estimated 20 to 25 percent of these people have a serious mental illness, and one-half of this subgroup also have an alcohol and/or drug problem. Minorities, especially African Americans, are over-represented among homeless persons with mental illness. SAMHSA supports programs to assist people with mental illnesses who are homeless in obtaining treatment and other services such as primary health care, substance abuse treatment, legal assistance, entitlements, and other supports, while making the transition from homelessness. SAMHSA has developed models for programs to deliver mental health services to people who are homeless with severe mental illnesses and provides funding to States to deliver support service" From the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - Homelessness Services.
Housing
Affordable Housing, Emergency Housing, Shelters
Affordable Housing - "Programs designed to address the nationwide shortage in affordable housing." From the Office of Affordable Housing (OAHP), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Habitat for Humanity - "HFHI seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action."
Housing and Communities - Homeless Information - "Homelessness is a problem that affects many people in America. If you are homeless yourself and need help or if you want to learn more about homelessness and how you can help, we have information for you." From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
New York State Homeless Resources - Topics include: help hotlines, shelter, contact a housing counselor, rental assistance programs, avoiding foreclosure, help with your utility bills, food banks, food stamps, homeless service groups, legal assistance, social security offices, homeless veterans, united way, jobs and job training, clothing resources, healthcare resources. From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
New York City Department of Homeless Services - "The Department of Homeless Services was established in 1993 and made an independent Mayoral agency in 1999. Since its inception, the work of DHS and its nonprofit partners has primarily focused on providing safe shelter, outreach services and, over the last few years, helping individuals and families transition to permanent housing."
New York State: Homeless Housing Grants - "Governor Eliot Spitzer and State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Commissioner David A. Hansell today announced the award of $38 million in grants to fund homeless housing projects and related supports throughout the state." (Press release published on November 16, 2007).
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) - "The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is responsible for supervising programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals. OTDA's functions include: Providing temporary cash assistance; providing assistance in paying for food; providing heating assistance; overseeing New York State's child support enforcement program; determining certain aspects of eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits; supervising homeless housing and services programs; and providing assistance to certain immigrant populations."
GuideStar - Nonprofit and charitable organization search engine. Using the search term homeless, you can find even more organizations listed by GuideStar.
National Alliance to End Homelessness - "The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a leading voice on the issue of homelessness. The Alliance analyzes policy and develops pragmatic, cost-effective policy solutions. The Alliance works collaboratively with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to build state and local capacity, leading to stronger programs and policies that help communities achieve their goal of ending homelessness. We provide data and research to policymakers and elected officials in order to inform policy debates and educate the public and opinion leader nationwide."
National Coalition for the Homeless - "Founded in 1982, is a national network of people who are currently experiencing or who have experienced homelessness, activists and advocates, community-based and faith-based service providers, and others committed to a single mission." Includes reports and factsheets and current articles on health care, civil rights, housing and the economy.
The Urban Institute - Nonpartisan economic and social policy research. Housing focus includes articles, Federal programs and policies, Neighborhood Indicators, Section 8,racial segregation and homelessness links.
Table from the 2000 Census - Published May 31, 2005. A Congressional Research Service Report. From the U.S. Census Bureau. (PDF format: requires Adobe Reader)
Homeless Veterans - "VA offers a wide array of special programs and initiatives specifically designed to help homeless veterans live as self-sufficiently and independently as possible." From the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
Homeless Veteran Treatment Programs in New York and New Jersey - "The VA considers the plight of homeless veterans to be a national tragedy. Every medical center in the VA NY/NJ Network has a range of specialized programs and services to assist the homeless veterans they identify through outreach as well as community linkages." From the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans - "Resource and technical assistance center for a national network of community-based service providers and local, state and federal agencies that provide emergency and supportive housing, food, health services, job training and placement assistance, legal aid and case management support for hundreds of thousands of homeless veterans each year."
