Homelessness


"Any person or family that, without any direct fault on his or her part, does not have suitable housing is the victim of an injustice."
Pontifical Commission Justice and Peace



What Have You Done to Your Homeless Brother? 1987 document by the Pontifical Commission for Justice and Peace

Homelessness/Housing Articles from the magazine Salt of the Earth.

Stat house: Homelessness Statistics from the magazine Salt of the Earth.

Rosalia's son, Juliano When Rosalia went to claim the body of her son, Juliano, the author, Fr Vincent McCarthy, accompanied her. He tells of the subhuman existence of internal migrants like Rosalia and her son in Latin America's biggest city and the harsh life that children on the streets of São Paulo are destined to endure.

Housing, Jubilee and Justice: Hope and Opportunity for the Poor Article by Joseph R. Hacala, SJ in the magazine In All Things.

Homelessness: A Renewal of Commitment 1990 statement by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

What is Homelessness?

Fact Sheets about Homelessness Published by the Homelessness Information Exchange and the National Coalition for the Homeless. Topics: How many homeless people are there? Why are people homeless? Homelessness and joblessness. Chemical dependency and homelessness. Mental illness and homelessness. Domestic violence and homelessness. Homeless families with children. Homeless veterans. Elderly homeless people. Education of homeless children and youth. Health care and homelessness. How you can help homeless men, women, and children. Videos on homelessness.

54 Ways You Can Help the Homeless Hyper-book by Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff. Topics: Learn about the homeless. What to do when confronted by the homeless. Give to the homeless. Volunteer to help the homeless. Get others involved. What children can do. Really make a commitment. Help to end homelessness. Resources. Index of the 54 ways.

Tedrico's Page Homelessness, hitchhiking, panhandling, and homeless programs heads the discussion here, at Tedrico's Page, along with homelessness statistics, links to shelters & soup kitchens, pictures of homeless people and their stories, articles & helpful tips, veteran resources, volunteering opportunities, online games, and more!

Homeless Voices Listen to some homeless people tell their stories

Suzi: A Homeless Person's Story

Homeless Shelters in the United States

The Homeless Home Movie For years we've been hearing ABOUT the homeless. Now we can hear FROM them."

Privacy Rights of the Homeless

Information about Homelessness Suggestions for helping the homeless. Eight ways to truly help the homeless. The homeless and addiction recovery. Statistics, surveys, and research studies. Other homeless resources.

How You Can Help the Homeless

The Homeless Handbook This manual, from Australia, is designed to assist support workers of homeless and similarly disadvantaged people who find themselves in medically challenging situations.

International Union of Gospel Missions: Studies & Statistics Includes polls, studies, and other data on the homeless.

Homelessness This is your gateway to information about homelessness in Australia.

Emmaus in the UK Emmaus in the UK is a federation of Emmaus Communities and Groups dedicated to the principle of 'Helping Homeless People Help Themselves'.

Emmaus in Glasgow Emmaus in Glasgow will be the first Emmaus in Scotland. An Emmaus is a self-supporting business run by a community of homeless people.Emmaus in Glasgow will be the first Emmaus in Scotland. An Emmaus is a self-supporting business run by a community of homeless people.

Hobson's Choice Experience the frustration of homelessness by playing this game. At present, the game offers six possible ways to get off the street. You might luck out and get into a place right away. Or, you might not. It's important to keep trying. Things that don't work the first time you try might on the tenth. Repetition is part of the experience. Good luck.

Standup For Kids A national, not-for-profit organization founded in 1990 to help rescue homeless and at-risk youth living on the street. With national headquarters in Denver, Colorado, STANDUP FOR KIDS has established ten outreach programs in five states.

Recovery Works This web site is dedicated to the idea that solving the homeless problem requires more than just providing a place to sleep at night. Recovery Works has a successful record of solving the problems associated with homelessness, like alcoholism, drug addiction, and lack of marketable job skills.

HomeBase A San Francisco public policy law firm on homelessness

Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. HFHI seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.

National Low Income Housing Coalition Established in 1974, the National Low Income Housing Coalition/LIHIS is the only national organization dedicated solely to ending America's affordable housing crisis. The NLIHC is committed to educating, organizing, and advocating to ensure decent, affordable housing within healthy neighborhoods for everyone.


HOMELESS NEWSPAPERS

    Street News --- New York, New York

    Real Change --- Seattle, Washington

    Streetviews --- Cheyenne, Wyoming

    StreetWise --- Chicago, Illinois

    Spare Change --- Boston, Massachusetts

    Street Roots --- Portland, Oregon

    StreetSmarts --- Miami, Florida

    StreetSmarts --- Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

    Our Voice --- Edmonton, Alberta

    North American Street Newspaper Association
The Big Issue Set up in the UK in 1991 to give homeless people the chance to make an income. It campaigns on behalf of homeless people and highlights the major social issues of the day. It allows homeless people to voice their views and opinions.


ORGANIZATIONS


National Coalition for the Homeless A national advocacy network of homeless persons, activists, service providers, and others committed to creating the systemic and attitudinal changes necessary to end homelessness. It also works to meet the urgent needs of persons who either are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless.


LOCAL EFFORTS


Harwich Ecumenical Council for the Homeless

Bethesda Project Since 1979, Bethesda Project has been dedicated to the plight of homeless men and women of Philadelphia. We focus our energies on developing small communities -- where formerly homeless, vulnerable adults can live with freedom and dignity in a family atmosphere.

Freedom House, Richmond, Virginia

Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless

Bay Area Homelessness Project Learn about this local effort in the San Francisco metropolitan area.

Shelter Network A nonprofit organization that provides housing and services for homeless families and individuals in San Mateo County, in the San Francisco Bay Area of California.

St. Vincent de Paul Village A non-profit organization established in San Diego in 1953. AMERICA'S #1 REHABILITATION PROGRAM FORTHE HOMELESS! Winner of the International Humanitarian Award. As seen on 60 Minutes, 20/20,Inside Edition, NBC Nightly News, and in The Wall Street Journal, among others.

Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter


DIRECTORIES


Links Courtesy of the Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless.




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