Often websites are discontinued, abandoned, or are not maintained.
I try to keep up with changes and convey accurate information, but
mistakes happen.
Unfortunately, some websites just advertise to collect money but
actually do little, if anything, to help the homeless. When I discover
those, they are deleted. Postings here do not imply an endorsement
of any organization or church.
If you know of more websites that should be listed, or if corrections
should be made, please e-mail me at:
clyde@ homelessamerican.com
I try to keep up with changes and convey accurate information, but
mistakes happen.
Unfortunately, some websites just advertise to collect money but
actually do little, if anything, to help the homeless. When I discover
those, they are deleted. Postings here do not imply an endorsement
of any organization or church.
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.
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)
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
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
boondocking.org About where to camp for free, database.
care2.com/c2c/group/Homelessness Discussion group, homelessness.
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)
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
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
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.
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
goodhands.org Venice FL
justgive.org Just Give, about donating to non-profits, listings & info.
habitat.org Habitat for Humanity
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.
nationalhomeless.org National Coalition for the Homeless
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
epath.org PATH program, Los Angeles
partnershipforthehomeless.org Partnership for the Homeless, Inc.
pinellashomeless.org Pinellas County Homeless Coalition (FL)
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.
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.
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
goodhands.org Venice FL
justgive.org Just Give, about donating to non-profits, listings & info.
habitat.org Habitat for Humanity
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.
nationalhomeless.org National Coalition for the Homeless
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
epath.org PATH program, Los Angeles
partnershipforthehomeless.org Partnership for the Homeless, Inc.
pinellashomeless.org Pinellas County Homeless Coalition (FL)
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.
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 finding jobs.
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.
This is only a limited listing of all the job websites available. I would
suggest that when looking for work, and there are many free job
websites, you should make use of all the options. Remember to
update them regularly too.
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 finding jobs.
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.
This is only a limited listing of all the job websites available. I would
suggest that when looking for work, and there are many free job
websites, you should make use of all the options. Remember to
update them regularly too.
JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE
How to write resumes, job letters, etc.
asktheheadhunter.com Job search help.
jobhuntersbible.com Information
onestopcoach.org CareerOneStop websites
khake.com Vocational Info. Center
susanireland.com How to write resumes, application letters
How to write resumes, job letters, etc.
asktheheadhunter.com Job search help.
jobhuntersbible.com Information
onestopcoach.org CareerOneStop websites
khake.com Vocational Info. Center
susanireland.com How to write resumes, application letters
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 tens of thousands of responses. If the
search is too limited, you may be missing the results that you really
want.
For example, if you enter the words florida shelter in a search field you
will get pages that just happen to have the word florida AND the word
shelter somewhere in the page. If you use the words together in
quotes, like "florida shelter", you will get pages that have both words
together in a line. Still too many results? Adding another word to the
search like Tampa will help to limit the results to pages that also
include Tampa. Getting a lot of results listing shelters for dogs? Adding
-dogs (with the - sign) will eliminate pages that have the word dogs. Not
finding what you really want? Try different combinations of words.
Some search engines will suggest alternative words for you.
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 engin.e
kartoo.com topic search with interesting graphics.
yahoo.com is also very popular.
Keep in mind that search engines are usually only updated about once
a month, so you may not find the most recent 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 groups providing assistance or active in homeless issues don't
have websites, or don't update them, but yet may appear in the news
ocassionally. Searching local news archives, including newspapers and
radio/TV stations, can help.
Websites are not just useful for those seeking help. 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 tens of thousands of responses. If the
search is too limited, you may be missing the results that you really
want.
For example, if you enter the words florida shelter in a search field you
will get pages that just happen to have the word florida AND the word
shelter somewhere in the page. If you use the words together in
quotes, like "florida shelter", you will get pages that have both words
together in a line. Still too many results? Adding another word to the
search like Tampa will help to limit the results to pages that also
include Tampa. Getting a lot of results listing shelters for dogs? Adding
-dogs (with the - sign) will eliminate pages that have the word dogs. Not
finding what you really want? Try different combinations of words.
Some search engines will suggest alternative words for you.
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 engin.e
kartoo.com topic search with interesting graphics.
yahoo.com is also very popular.
Keep in mind that search engines are usually only updated about once
a month, so you may not find the most recent 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 groups providing assistance or active in homeless issues don't
have websites, or don't update them, but yet may appear in the news
ocassionally. Searching local news archives, including newspapers and
radio/TV stations, can help.
Websites are not just useful for those seeking help. 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
Information and assistance.
dol.gov/vets/programs/hvrp US Dept of Labor - Homeless Veterans'
Reintegration Program.
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/socialserviced Pinellas FL soc. svcs.
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
Information and assistance.
dol.gov/vets/programs/hvrp US Dept of Labor - Homeless Veterans'
Reintegration Program.
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/socialserviced Pinellas FL soc. svcs.
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 on job applications etc.
and recieve messages at any
phone (free on most pay phones).
cvm.org
free voice mail for those who
cannot afford a phone, making it
possible to give a personal phone
number on job applications etc.
and recieve messages at any
phone (free on most pay phones).
cvm.org
Dial 211 for free on any phone, in
areas of the country where available,
for assistance information. 211.org
areas 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.
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REFERENCE Directories, listings, information
charitynavigator.org Listings, information, 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.
charitynavigator.org Listings, information, 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.
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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