Assist with daily operations or share your professional skills.

Bring people experiencing homelessness into community activities and organize shelter events.

Teach and learn from the guests at shelters about various topics and skills.

Clean, well-fitting clothes and shoes are essential not just for protection from the elements, but also for maintaining self-esteem and improving job prospects. Contact your local shelter to see what they need, as many have limited storage and specific requirements.

Things like copying, printing, food, transportation, and building materials can be greatly beneficial.

Kitchen utensils, furniture, and children’s items like toys and books are often needed.

Donations of books and devices can help provide life-changing information and entertainment.

Assemble kits with essential items like soap, shampoo, and toothbrushes. Organize drives for warm clothing during cold weather.

Help integrate people experiencing homelessness into the workforce and support them as they find their way out of the streets or shelters.

Join or donate to housing and homelessness advocacy groups.

Respond to legislative alerts, attend meetings, and communicate with officials about homelessness issues.

Use the media to raise awareness and write editorials on key issues.

Help people experiencing homelessness to vote and advocate for their voting rights.

Utilize websites and organizations dedicated to homelessness to stay informed and educate others. Notable sites include:

Share information with your community and involve local news outlets to keep the public informed.

Engage with teaching materials to discuss homelessness with children.