Lists Directory of Local Homeless Organizations (NCH) Housing - Directory of Local Homeless Organizations (NCH) Housing - Directory of National and State Homeless and Housing Organizations Papers Colonias Information (HUD) Colonias are rural communities and neighborhoods located within 150 miles of the U.S.-Mexican border that lack adequate infrastructure and frequently also lack other basic services. 12-00 Facts About the Homeless Homeless Trends (applesforhealth) America's homeless need government help to overcome the physical and sexual abuse, childhood trauma, poverty, poor education, disability and disease they experience. 01-07-00. Homelessness Causes and Rights (New Internationalist) Provides an essay on the causes of homelessness and the right not to be homeless. 9-01 Homelessness and Addiction (IUGM) Housing - Facts About the Homeless How You Can Help the Homeless Projects Habitat for Humanity - Find a Local Project Provides very low cost housing for low income families. Volunteers, including the family itself, provide the labor of building the houses. The low income family is then provided an interest-free loan. As the family repays the loan, the funds go toward loans for others. Habitat for Humanity - Index Provides very low cost housing for low income families. Volunteers, including the family itself, provide the labor of building the houses. The low income family is then provided an interest-free loan. As the family repays the loan, the funds go toward loans for others. Helping the Homeless (54 Ways) Homeless Teens (StandUp for Kids) Provides opportunities for volunteering to help homeless teens. Listings are by state. 10-99 International Union of Gospel Missions (IUGM) Low Income Down Payment (Nehemiah Corporation) Provides the down payment for families that can qualify for a loan in other ways, but cannot come up with the down payment. Donations to the program are welcome. Call 1-877-NEHEMIAH for a loan program near you. 12-01 Volunteering Opportunities for Kids (PBS - Zoom into Action) Provides opportunities for kids to volunteer to help animals, the hungry, the homeless, those who are ill, seniors, the environment, and more. May load slowly. 2-02

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