I try to keep up with changes and convey accurate information, but
mistakes happen.
Often websites are discontinued, abandoned, or are not maintained.
Some just advertise to collect money while doing little, if anything,
toward helping the homeless. When I discover these, they are deleted.
Postings here do not imply an endorsement of any organization,
business, product, or church.
Your comments, suggestions, and questions are always welcome.
If you know of more websites that should be listed, or if corrections
should be made, please e-mail me at:
clyde@ homelessamerican.com
mistakes happen.
Often websites are discontinued, abandoned, or are not maintained.
Some just advertise to collect money while doing little, if anything,
toward helping the homeless. When I discover these, they are deleted.
Postings here do not imply an endorsement of any organization,
business, product, or church.
Your comments, suggestions, and questions are always welcome.
If you know of more websites that should be listed, or if corrections
should be made, please e-mail me at:
clyde@ homelessamerican.com
GENERAL
boondocking.org About where to camp for free, database.
care2.com/c2c/group/Homelessness Discussion group, homelessness.
cheaprvliving.com Cheap RV Living, van/RV conversion, tips on travel,
workamping (work at remote state campsites), etc.
craigslist.org Search classified ads nationwide for employment and
housing nationwide and post your own ads for free.
criminalsearches.com Free search on individuals.
cvm.org Community Voice Mail (free for those who qualify)
freecampsites.net About camping for free, information.
guide2homelessness.blogspot.com Lots of tips on dealing with being
homeless by someone who's been there.
homelessness.change.org Change. org, articles on homelessness.
homelessforums.org Homeless Forums, blog site, homelessness.
homelessinamerica.blogspot.com Los Angeles CA blog site.
npr.org/news/specials/housingfirst NPR report on Housing First.
hooptylife.com A blog site about living in vehicles.
lifeofthehomeless.blogspot.com Life Being Homeless, a blog site by
a resident at Soul's Harbor, a program in Dallas, Texas.
mayoclinic.com Mayo Clinic, health information
1800runaway.org National Runaway Switchboard
Assistance for runaway and at-risk youth.
nationalsafeplace.org National Safe Place, help for youth in crisis.
pbs.org ... now NOW program from PBS about homelessness.
shedandshelter.com About methods of living off-the-grid.
sparesomechange.com General homeless information.
street-papers.org International Network of Street Papers
streetsense.org Street Sense, Washington DC paper sold on the street.
theintermittentvolunteer.wordpress.com The Intermittent Volunteer,
A weblog from Dallas, Texas.
topix.net Search latest and archived news items by location or topic.
211.org National 211 website, free help info. dial 211
211tampabay.org 211 in theTampa Bay FL area
urban.org Urban Institute.
usmayors.org U.S. Conference of Mayors Includes results of
annual national survey on Hunger Homelessness.
workamper.com About working at campsites for pay and/or parking.
boondocking.org About where to camp for free, database.
care2.com/c2c/group/Homelessness Discussion group, homelessness.
cheaprvliving.com Cheap RV Living, van/RV conversion, tips on travel,
workamping (work at remote state campsites), etc.
craigslist.org Search classified ads nationwide for employment and
housing nationwide and post your own ads for free.
criminalsearches.com Free search on individuals.
cvm.org Community Voice Mail (free for those who qualify)
freecampsites.net About camping for free, information.
guide2homelessness.blogspot.com Lots of tips on dealing with being
homeless by someone who's been there.
homelessness.change.org Change. org, articles on homelessness.
homelessforums.org Homeless Forums, blog site, homelessness.
homelessinamerica.blogspot.com Los Angeles CA blog site.
npr.org/news/specials/housingfirst NPR report on Housing First.
hooptylife.com A blog site about living in vehicles.
lifeofthehomeless.blogspot.com Life Being Homeless, a blog site by
a resident at Soul's Harbor, a program in Dallas, Texas.
mayoclinic.com Mayo Clinic, health information
1800runaway.org National Runaway Switchboard
Assistance for runaway and at-risk youth.
nationalsafeplace.org National Safe Place, help for youth in crisis.
pbs.org ... now NOW program from PBS about homelessness.
shedandshelter.com About methods of living off-the-grid.
sparesomechange.com General homeless information.
street-papers.org International Network of Street Papers
streetsense.org Street Sense, Washington DC paper sold on the street.
theintermittentvolunteer.wordpress.com The Intermittent Volunteer,
A weblog from Dallas, Texas.
topix.net Search latest and archived news items by location or topic.
211.org National 211 website, free help info. dial 211
211tampabay.org 211 in theTampa Bay FL area
urban.org Urban Institute.
usmayors.org U.S. Conference of Mayors Includes results of
annual national survey on Hunger Homelessness.
workamper.com About working at campsites for pay and/or parking.
PROGRAMS and ORGANIZATIONS
Shelter, meals, assistance & rehabilitation.
americanveterannewspaper.org Miami-Dade County FL
annarborshelter.org Ann Arbor MI homeless shelter program.
asaphomeless.org ASAP Homeless Services, St. Petersburg FL
baddteddy.com/homeless Listing of shelters nationwide.
beyondshelter.org Beyond Shelter, an organization for homeless
families in Los Angeles CA.
brc.org Bowery Residents Committee, New York City programs.
coalitionforthehomeless.org New York City programs.
coloradocoalition.org Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
covenanthouse.org Covenant House, for homeless young people.
dignityvillage.org Tent city in Portland OR
endhomelessness.org National Alliance to End Homelessness
ColumbiaFamilyShelter.org Family Shelter, Columbia South Carolina.
flacoalitionhomeless.com Florida Coalition of the Homeless
floridaresurrectionhouse.com Resurrection House. Program for
homeless families in St. Petersburg FL
funderstogether.org Funders Together, national, strategic and
coordinated grant making to end homelessness.
goodhands.org Venice FL
greatnonprofits.org Great Nonprofits, recommendations.
justgive.org Just Give, about donating to non-profits, listings & info.
habitat.org Habitat for Humanity
havenforhope.org Haven for Hope, San Antonio TX. "The largest,
most comprehensive Homeless Transformation Campus in the U.S."
homelessadvocacyproject.org Homeless Advocacy Project HAP,
Philidelphia PA, civil legal services, connecting clients with services.
homelessnothopeless.org Homeless not Hopeless Inc., a program by
homeless and formerly homeless in Cape Cod.
homelessshelterdirectory.org Listing of shelters by state.
larkinstreetyouth.org Larkin Street Services, San Francisco CA.
metromin.org Metropolitan Ministries, Tampa FL, provides hot meals
served around the Tampa Bay area.
naehcy.org National Assoc. for the Education of Homeless Children
and Youth.
nationalhomeless.org National Coalition for the Homeless
familyhomelessness.org The National Center on Family Homelessness.
nchv.org National Coalition of Homeless Veterans
nhchc.org Nat. Health Care for the Homeless Council, Inc.
nlchp.org Nat. Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
nlihc.org Nat. Low Income Housing Coalition and Low Income Housing
nasna.org North American Street Newspaper Association
epath.org PATH program, Los Angeles
partnershipforthehomeless.org Partnership for the Homeless, Inc.
pathwaystohousing.org Pathways to Housing, Dr. Sam Tsemberis.
pinellashomeless.org Pinellas County Homeless Coalition (FL)
pcusa.org/hunger Presbyterian Hunger Program.
projecthome.org Project Home, Philadelphia PA program.
rcspinellas.org RCS - Religious Community Services, Clearwater FL
saltlakecitymission.org Salt Lake City UT
serenityhouseclallam.org A successful program in Port Angeles WA,
Clallam County, not far from Seattle WA.
shelternetwork.org San Francisco area assistance.
thestewpot.org The Stewpot, a Dallas Texas homeless program.
street-papers.org International Network of Street Papers.
projecthomelessconnect.com San Francisco program
svdpusa.org St. Vincent de Paul Society
voa.org Volunteers of America, assistance programs, nationwide.
voa-fla.org Volunteers of America - Florida
williampennhouse.org Washington Quaker Workcamp
SEE ALSO GENERAL LISTINGS
Shelter, meals, assistance & rehabilitation.
americanveterannewspaper.org Miami-Dade County FL
annarborshelter.org Ann Arbor MI homeless shelter program.
asaphomeless.org ASAP Homeless Services, St. Petersburg FL
baddteddy.com/homeless Listing of shelters nationwide.
beyondshelter.org Beyond Shelter, an organization for homeless
families in Los Angeles CA.
brc.org Bowery Residents Committee, New York City programs.
coalitionforthehomeless.org New York City programs.
coloradocoalition.org Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
covenanthouse.org Covenant House, for homeless young people.
dignityvillage.org Tent city in Portland OR
endhomelessness.org National Alliance to End Homelessness
ColumbiaFamilyShelter.org Family Shelter, Columbia South Carolina.
flacoalitionhomeless.com Florida Coalition of the Homeless
floridaresurrectionhouse.com Resurrection House. Program for
homeless families in St. Petersburg FL
funderstogether.org Funders Together, national, strategic and
coordinated grant making to end homelessness.
goodhands.org Venice FL
greatnonprofits.org Great Nonprofits, recommendations.
justgive.org Just Give, about donating to non-profits, listings & info.
habitat.org Habitat for Humanity
havenforhope.org Haven for Hope, San Antonio TX. "The largest,
most comprehensive Homeless Transformation Campus in the U.S."
homelessadvocacyproject.org Homeless Advocacy Project HAP,
Philidelphia PA, civil legal services, connecting clients with services.
homelessnothopeless.org Homeless not Hopeless Inc., a program by
homeless and formerly homeless in Cape Cod.
homelessshelterdirectory.org Listing of shelters by state.
larkinstreetyouth.org Larkin Street Services, San Francisco CA.
metromin.org Metropolitan Ministries, Tampa FL, provides hot meals
served around the Tampa Bay area.
naehcy.org National Assoc. for the Education of Homeless Children
and Youth.
nationalhomeless.org National Coalition for the Homeless
familyhomelessness.org The National Center on Family Homelessness.
nchv.org National Coalition of Homeless Veterans
nhchc.org Nat. Health Care for the Homeless Council, Inc.
nlchp.org Nat. Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
nlihc.org Nat. Low Income Housing Coalition and Low Income Housing
nasna.org North American Street Newspaper Association
epath.org PATH program, Los Angeles
partnershipforthehomeless.org Partnership for the Homeless, Inc.
pathwaystohousing.org Pathways to Housing, Dr. Sam Tsemberis.
pinellashomeless.org Pinellas County Homeless Coalition (FL)
pcusa.org/hunger Presbyterian Hunger Program.
projecthome.org Project Home, Philadelphia PA program.
rcspinellas.org RCS - Religious Community Services, Clearwater FL
saltlakecitymission.org Salt Lake City UT
serenityhouseclallam.org A successful program in Port Angeles WA,
Clallam County, not far from Seattle WA.
shelternetwork.org San Francisco area assistance.
thestewpot.org The Stewpot, a Dallas Texas homeless program.
street-papers.org International Network of Street Papers.
projecthomelessconnect.com San Francisco program
svdpusa.org St. Vincent de Paul Society
voa.org Volunteers of America, assistance programs, nationwide.
voa-fla.org Volunteers of America - Florida
williampennhouse.org Washington Quaker Workcamp
SEE ALSO GENERAL LISTINGS
EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS, SEARCH
Many sites offer job search and resume posting for free.
browselocaljobs.com Job search by local area.
careerbuilder.com Job search, resume posting, email alerts, advice.
craigslist.org Nationwide classifieds including jobs. Post your
resume and work wanted ads, and search listings for free.
dice.com Search, resume posting, primarily technology jobs.
flipdog.com Job search, posting.
hireahero.com Job assistance for Veterans.
hotjobs.yahoo.com Job search, resume posting.
indeed.com Listings, search.
jobing.com Job search, resume posting in specific areas.
linkedin.com A networking site for contacting others.
monster.com Job search, resume posting, email alerts, and advice.
simplyhired.com Job search, post resumes.
jobomagic.com job search sites
usajobs.gov Official US government website for federal government
jobs and employment information.
A more substantial list of job search resources may be found at:
refdesk.com/jobsearch
I would suggest that you should make use of all the options, especially
considering that they're free.
Many sites offer job search and resume posting for free.
browselocaljobs.com Job search by local area.
careerbuilder.com Job search, resume posting, email alerts, advice.
craigslist.org Nationwide classifieds including jobs. Post your
resume and work wanted ads, and search listings for free.
dice.com Search, resume posting, primarily technology jobs.
flipdog.com Job search, posting.
hireahero.com Job assistance for Veterans.
hotjobs.yahoo.com Job search, resume posting.
indeed.com Listings, search.
jobing.com Job search, resume posting in specific areas.
linkedin.com A networking site for contacting others.
monster.com Job search, resume posting, email alerts, and advice.
simplyhired.com Job search, post resumes.
jobomagic.com job search sites
usajobs.gov Official US government website for federal government
jobs and employment information.
A more substantial list of job search resources may be found at:
refdesk.com/jobsearch
I would suggest that you should make use of all the options, especially
considering that they're free.
JOB SEARCH SKILLS
How to write resumes, job letters, etc.
Some websites:
asktheheadhunter.com Job search help.
gcflearnfree.org Free online classes on computer skills, job hunting.
jobhuntersbible.com Information
careeronestop.org CareerOneStop websites
khake.com Vocational Info. Center
susanireland.com How to write resumes, application letters
Additional information:
Links to Wikipedia articles on Resumes and Cover Letters.
What Is a Resume?
A resume is a document that contains a summary of relevant job
experience and education for a specific employment search. It is a
typical way for a potential employer to screen applicants prior to
interviewing. It is not a life history of all employment. The objective is to
highlight what knowledge and experience the job seeker has that
would qualify them for employment in the type of work involved.
How to write resumes, job letters, etc.
Some websites:
asktheheadhunter.com Job search help.
gcflearnfree.org Free online classes on computer skills, job hunting.
jobhuntersbible.com Information
careeronestop.org CareerOneStop websites
khake.com Vocational Info. Center
susanireland.com How to write resumes, application letters
Additional information:
Links to Wikipedia articles on Resumes and Cover Letters.
What Is a Resume?
A resume is a document that contains a summary of relevant job
experience and education for a specific employment search. It is a
typical way for a potential employer to screen applicants prior to
interviewing. It is not a life history of all employment. The objective is to
highlight what knowledge and experience the job seeker has that
would qualify them for employment in the type of work involved.
Finding Help on the Internet
Search engines can be of great help in finding assistance, and
learning how to make the best use of them can be worthwhile.
There is more to it than just putting words into a search field and
pressing <return>. The proper choice of words, and also using special
characters to limit the results, makes a big difference. If the search is
too general you'll end up with thousands, or millions, of responses. If
the search is too limited, as with too many words, you may be missing
the results that you really want.
For example, if you're looking for shelters in Florida, you could enter
florida shelter in a search field. The result would be pages that have
the word florida and the word shelter somewhere in the page. If you
use quotes, like "florida shelter", you will get pages that have both
words used together. Still too many results? Adding another word,
such as tampa "florida shelter" limits the results to pages that also
include Tampa. Getting results listing shelters for dogs? Using a minus
sign like tampa "florida shelter" -dogs will eliminate pages that have the
word dogs. Still not finding what you really want? Try other words or
combinations of words.
Some good search engines are:
ask.com is relatively simple to use
bing.com has a new method of presenting results.
dogpile.com is a multi-engine (meta) search.
google.com is by far the most widely used search engine
kartoo.com topic search with interesting graphics.
yahoo.com is also very popular.
scholar.google.com to find articles, books, technical papers etc., for
research on a subject.
Keep in mind that search engines are usually only updated about once
a month, so you may not find more recently added information.
Also try local newspaper and TV/radio websites. News search sites
such as topix.net can be very helpful, and are updated continually.
Your local library may have paid access to other media search sites.
Many small organizations providing assistance don't have websites, or
don't update them, but yet may appear in the news ocassionally.
Searching local news archives can help.
Websites are not just useful for those seeking help or information.
They are also important to organizations which need to be noticed.
Many organizations keep hoping for donations and volunteers while
the general public often doesn't even know they exist or what they do.
If they want to have an active role in the community they need to make
people aware of what they are accomplishing and what they need to
continue operation. Developing a website, and properly maintaining
and advertising it, can be very significant to an organization which
hopes to grow and be significant in the community.
Search engines can be of great help in finding assistance, and
learning how to make the best use of them can be worthwhile.
There is more to it than just putting words into a search field and
pressing <return>. The proper choice of words, and also using special
characters to limit the results, makes a big difference. If the search is
too general you'll end up with thousands, or millions, of responses. If
the search is too limited, as with too many words, you may be missing
the results that you really want.
For example, if you're looking for shelters in Florida, you could enter
florida shelter in a search field. The result would be pages that have
the word florida and the word shelter somewhere in the page. If you
use quotes, like "florida shelter", you will get pages that have both
words used together. Still too many results? Adding another word,
such as tampa "florida shelter" limits the results to pages that also
include Tampa. Getting results listing shelters for dogs? Using a minus
sign like tampa "florida shelter" -dogs will eliminate pages that have the
word dogs. Still not finding what you really want? Try other words or
combinations of words.
Some good search engines are:
ask.com is relatively simple to use
bing.com has a new method of presenting results.
dogpile.com is a multi-engine (meta) search.
google.com is by far the most widely used search engine
kartoo.com topic search with interesting graphics.
yahoo.com is also very popular.
scholar.google.com to find articles, books, technical papers etc., for
research on a subject.
Keep in mind that search engines are usually only updated about once
a month, so you may not find more recently added information.
Also try local newspaper and TV/radio websites. News search sites
such as topix.net can be very helpful, and are updated continually.
Your local library may have paid access to other media search sites.
Many small organizations providing assistance don't have websites, or
don't update them, but yet may appear in the news ocassionally.
Searching local news archives can help.
Websites are not just useful for those seeking help or information.
They are also important to organizations which need to be noticed.
Many organizations keep hoping for donations and volunteers while
the general public often doesn't even know they exist or what they do.
If they want to have an active role in the community they need to make
people aware of what they are accomplishing and what they need to
continue operation. Developing a website, and properly maintaining
and advertising it, can be very significant to an organization which
hopes to grow and be significant in the community.
GOVERNMENT SITES
for Information and assistance
dol.gov/vets/programs/hvrp US Dept of Labor - Homeless Veterans'
Reintegration Program.
fns.usda.gov/snap Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,
SNAP, information (formerly known as Food Stamps).
hud.gov/homeless HUD info. on homelessness, links
myflorida.com/accessflorida Florida Dept. of Children and Families,
on-line applications food stamps, medicaid.
ich.gov Interagency Council on Homelessness
Developing city and county programs across the country.
pinellascounty.org/humanservices Pinellas County FL Human Services
serve.gov Volunteer opportunities across the country.
usajobs.gov U.S. Office of Personnel Mgmt. ( jobs)
usa.gov All US government information, jobs, housing,
consumer, government assistance...
usich.gov/funding TitleV federal surplus properties
whitehouse.gov/government/fbci Faith Based Initiative
for Information and assistance
dol.gov/vets/programs/hvrp US Dept of Labor - Homeless Veterans'
Reintegration Program.
fns.usda.gov/snap Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,
SNAP, information (formerly known as Food Stamps).
hud.gov/homeless HUD info. on homelessness, links
myflorida.com/accessflorida Florida Dept. of Children and Families,
on-line applications food stamps, medicaid.
ich.gov Interagency Council on Homelessness
Developing city and county programs across the country.
pinellascounty.org/humanservices Pinellas County FL Human Services
serve.gov Volunteer opportunities across the country.
usajobs.gov U.S. Office of Personnel Mgmt. ( jobs)
usa.gov All US government information, jobs, housing,
consumer, government assistance...
usich.gov/funding TitleV federal surplus properties
whitehouse.gov/government/fbci Faith Based Initiative
Community Voice Mail provides
free voice mail for those who cannot
afford a phone, making it possible to
give a personal phone number, such
as on job applications, and receive
messages at any phone (free on
most pay phones). On average, CVM
helps over 43,000 people a year
through 2,000 agencies in over 400
cities/towns nationwide. cvm.org
free voice mail for those who cannot
afford a phone, making it possible to
give a personal phone number, such
as on job applications, and receive
messages at any phone (free on
most pay phones). On average, CVM
helps over 43,000 people a year
through 2,000 agencies in over 400
cities/towns nationwide. cvm.org
Dial 211 for free on any phone, in areas
of the country where available, for
assistance information. 211.org
of the country where available, for
assistance information. 211.org
refdesk.com is a website composed
mostly of links to sources of news and
information. I use it often.
mostly of links to sources of news and
information. I use it often.
REFERENCE Directories, listings, information
charitynavigator.org Listings, information, on non-profit organizations.
charitywatch.org American Institute of Philanthropy. Non-profit
watchdog and information service. Ratings of charities.
greatnonprofits.org Recommendations on non-profit organizations.
guidestar.org Listing and information on non-profit organizations.
homelessresource.com Links to information.
idealist.org Idea List, includes listing of assistance organizations.
justgive.org Just Give, listings of charities, recommendations.
knowledgeplex.org Knowledgeplex, a great source of information on
affordable housing and homelessness including news articles.
lii.org Librarians Internet Index, links.
nationalhomeless.org/directories/directory_local.pdf Local programs.
shelterlistings.org Nationwide listing of shelters.
statelocalgov.net Directory of state/county/city government offices.
wikipedia.org Wikipedia, online encyclopedia (link to English version).
wikibooks.org Open-content textbooks (free access).
charitynavigator.org Listings, information, on non-profit organizations.
charitywatch.org American Institute of Philanthropy. Non-profit
watchdog and information service. Ratings of charities.
greatnonprofits.org Recommendations on non-profit organizations.
guidestar.org Listing and information on non-profit organizations.
homelessresource.com Links to information.
idealist.org Idea List, includes listing of assistance organizations.
justgive.org Just Give, listings of charities, recommendations.
knowledgeplex.org Knowledgeplex, a great source of information on
affordable housing and homelessness including news articles.
lii.org Librarians Internet Index, links.
nationalhomeless.org/directories/directory_local.pdf Local programs.
shelterlistings.org Nationwide listing of shelters.
statelocalgov.net Directory of state/county/city government offices.
wikipedia.org Wikipedia, online encyclopedia (link to English version).
wikibooks.org Open-content textbooks (free access).
While not technically a non-profit website,
craigslist.org allows searching classified
listings, and also posting ads, for free. It's
a great resource for finding jobs, posting
resumes, and finding lower cost rentals.
craigslist.org allows searching classified
listings, and also posting ads, for free. It's
a great resource for finding jobs, posting
resumes, and finding lower cost rentals.
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The National Coalition for the Homeless is greatly
involved with homeless issues and educating the
public on homelessness. nationalhomeless.org.
You can also find them on facebook.
involved with homeless issues and educating the
public on homelessness. nationalhomeless.org.
You can also find them on facebook.
gcflearnfree.org, a website by Goodwill
Community Foundation, Inc., provides free
online classes on computer basics, office
software, job search skills.
Community Foundation, Inc., provides free
online classes on computer basics, office
software, job search skills.
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