Housing & Shelter

Urban Pathways ensures that homeless and at-risk New Yorkers have the housing, services and support they need to be self-sufficient.

"Rosie's Place was founded in 1974 as the first women’s shelter in the United States. Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment that helps poor and homeless women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity and find security in their lives. " (from rosiesplace.org)

Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

We are passionately focused on one vision... ending homelessness. Our approach is bold and comprehensive. We prevent homelessness whenever possible, repond to housing crises, and stabilize those facing homelessness with permanent housing.

"Heading Home’s mission is to end homelessness in Eastern Massachusetts by providing a supported pathway to self-sufficiency that begins with a home, together with critical services such as life skills, financial literacy, and job training." - https://headinghomeinc.org/about/

Homeward Bound is the chief provider of emergency transitional and long-term housing and support services for homeless families and adults in Marin County. We provide a safe place to stay for approximately 1,000 people each year, including 100+ children. Services include compassionate case management, help with meals, referrals to community programs for child care and healthcare, access to job training, plus assistance with housing and job search.

Building Homes Rebuilding Lives

The National Low Income Housing Coalition is dedicated solely to achieving socially just public policy that ensures people with the lowest incomes in the United States have affordable and decent homes. Educate: We educate lawmakers and the public about the need for affordable homes. Mobilize: We mobilize members and supporters across the country to advocate for good housing policy. Shape Public Opinion: We shape public opinion of low income housing issues.

Beach House, Inc., dba Leading Families Home, is a 501(c)3 charity based in Toledo, Ohio. We support long-term independence by providing emergency family shelter, effective housing, economic and behavioral health stabilization, education, and employment services.

The mission of Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana is to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope.

At Operation New New Hope, we believe that we are all better than our worst mistake, worst day, or worst decision. We believe in people's ability to learn from their errors and transform their lives through commitment and hard work. For over 20 years, we have worked to build a stronger community by creating opportunities for people with a criminal history to reconnect to the workforce and their families. Our Ready4Release and Ready4Work programs: • Support people affected by the criminal justice system to break the cycle of poverty and incarceration, • Promote second chance hiring practices to make good on diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, • Provide training in relevant, career-pathway skills to meet the needs of modern industry, • Prepare employers to receive workers from this community and challenge stigmas, • Deliver wrap-around services that support employees for success.

"The STEP in LifeSTEPS stands for ‘Skills Training and Educational Programs’ and is the heart of our mission. We believe community development is built ‘One STEP at a time.’ Our vision is that every person served by LifeSTEPS will be empowered with the skills, resources, and support to maintain stable housing and break the cycle of poverty. Our founders believe that building affordable housing is only the first step. It is also essential to provide meaningful programs that empower people to move forward in their lives." - https://lifestepsusa.org/about/

We offer compassionate support and safe housing choices for survivors of domestic violence and their children. We specialize in fresh starts – letting survivors lead the way in creating their own paths forward. We serve everyone – cis women and men, transgender and nonbinary people – because everyone is welcome, everyone belongs. We offer housing at our historic building in Midtown Indianapolis, as well as across more than fifteen zip codes through our community-based housing program. Breaking the cycle of abuse creates stronger people, stronger families and – ultimately – stronger communities.

House of Hope provides a safe and supportive place where young parents and children experiencing homelessness will become confident, independent, and successful members of our community. We envision a future where every youth knows what it feels like to have a home.

Our mission is to empower LGBTQ+ youth to thrive. We assist young people ages 13-24 who are facing homelessness, bullying, isolation from friends and family, physical, sexual, and drug abuse, and mental health challenges through individualized programs to guide them to recovery and stability.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES AND HOPE TO REALIZE OUR VISION OF A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE.

TO CREATE A GROWING AND SATISFAYING COMMUNITY WITH THE INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY IN THE BUILDING OF A MORE HUMANE ENVIRONMENT.

PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOME REPAIRS TARGETED TO LOW INCOME RESIDENTS.

HABITAT OMAHA BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES AND COMMUNITIES IN A FIVE-COUNTY AREA OF EASTERN NEBRASKA THROUGH ITS MISSION: WE BUILD STRENGTH, STABILITY, AND SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH SHELTER. ALL HABITAT OMAHA SERVICES ARE PROVIDED REGARDLESS OF INCOME, RACE, RELIGION, AGE, OR GENDER.

FRONT PORCH'S MISSION IS MEETING NEEDS THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN HUMAN SERVICES. FRONT PORCH FULFILLS THIS MISSION BY OWNING AND OPERATING CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES AND PROVIDING SERVICES THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE SERVED THROUGH INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, SKILLED NURSING, SOCIAL SERVICES, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

METRO HOUSING BOSTON MOBILIZES WIDE-RANGING RESOURCES TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE AND PERSONALIZED SERVICES THAT LEAD FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO HOUSING STABILITY, ECONOMIC SECURITY, AND AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE.

HOUSE OF RUTH HELPS WOMEN, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN GREATEST NEED AND WITH VERY LIMITED RESOURCES TO BUILD SAFE, STABLE LIVES AND ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL. SERVING THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SINCE 1976, HOUSE OF RUTH PROVIDES VULNERABLE, ABUSED WOMEN AND CHILDREN WITH NURTURING HOUSING AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE WOMEN ARE DEALING WITH A VARIETY OF CHALLENGES, SUCH AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HOMELESSNESS, LIFE-LONG HISTORIES OF ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY AND DEEP POVERTY. MORE THAN 1,000 WOMEN AND CHILDREN ARE ASSISTED ANNUALLY.

SEEKING TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES AND HOPE TO REALIZE OUR VISION OF A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE. MILWAUKEE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ADHERES TO A STRICT NON-PROSELYTIZING POLICY AND WILL NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE ON THE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONDITION THAT PEOPLE MUST ADHERE TO OR CONVERT TO A PARTICULAR FAITH OR LISTEN AND RESPOND TO MESSAGING DESIGNED TO INDUCE CONVERSION TO A PARTICULAR FAITH.

OUR CARING COMMUNITIES AND SERVICES ASSIST INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN REALIZING THEIR POTENTIAL AND ENJOYING THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH THE TRADITIONS OF FREEMASONRY.

IN RESPONSE TO GOD'S LOVE IN JESUS CHRIST, DIAKON LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES WILL DEMONSTRATE GOD'S COMMAND TO LOVE THE NEIGHBOR THROUGH ACTS OF SERVICE.

"WESTHAB'S MISSION IS: BUILDING COMMUNITIES, CHANGING LIVES." WE PROVIDE SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO ENABLE HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT, AND TO FURTHER THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC STABILITY OF DISTRESSED NEIGHBORHOODS BY DEVELOPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, REVITALIZING COMMUNITIES, AND PROVIDING CRITICALLY NEEDED ADULT AND YOUTH SERVICES.

ABODE SERVICES OFFERS HOUSING PROGRAMS LINKED TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES, SINGLE ADULTS AND YOUTH. HOUSING OPTIONS INCLUDE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING RENTAL SUBSIDY ASSISTANCE, RAPID REHOUSING AND EMERGENCY SHELTER. (CONTINUED ON SCH. O)SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, ADDITION COUNSELING, MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS, HOUSING DOCUMENTATION, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES. EACH PROGRAM INTEGRATES SERVICES WITH HOUSING TO PROMOTE STABILITY AND WELLBEING.

NDC HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE FOLLOWING CHARITABLE PURPOSES:A. TO CONSTRUCT NEW LOW INCOME HOUSING AND TO DEVELOP, MANAGE, OPERATE, PROMOTE, FUND, AND SUPPORT EXISTING LOW (CONT. ON SCHEDULE O)

TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES.

ASPIRE'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND SIMILAR DISABILITIES, HELPING THEM TO LIVE THEIR LIVES TO THE FULLEST BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE BASED ON PERSONAL CHOICES.

ATLANTA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TRANSFORMS COMMUNITIES BY ACTING AS A CATALYST FOR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION THROUGH EDUCATION, INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT, PARTNERSHIPS, AND LONG TERM RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES.

Friendship Place is a leader in the Washington, DC, metro area in developing solutions to homelessness that have measurable results and a lasting impact. Friendship Place's mission is to empower people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness to attain stable housing and rebuild their lives. Friendship Place helped 5,430 and 4,993 people in the years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, with comprehensive, wraparound services that included street outreach, drop-in, free medical and psychiatric services, job placement, case management, transitional shelter, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, permanent supportive housing, and specialized services for families, youth, and veterans.

PLYMOUTH WORKS TO ELIMINATE HOMELESSNESS & ADDRESS ITS CAUSES BY PRESERVING, DEVELOPING & OPERATING SAFE, QUALITY, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING & BY PROVIDING HOMELESS ADULTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO STABILIZE & IMPROVE THEIR LIVES.

TO PROVIDE CARE, MAINTENANCE, HOUSING & RELATED SERVICES TO ALLOW SENIOR ADULTS TO RECEIVE A HIGH QUALITY CONTINUUM OF CARE THROUGHOUT THEIR LATER YEARS IN LIFE IN AN ATMOSPHERE THAT PROMOTES AN ACTIVE, HEALTHY, CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE WHILE MAINTAINING INDEPENDENCE & DIGNITY.

MERCY HOUSE'S MOST SIGNIFICANT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON ENDING HOMELESSNESS AND PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS HOMELESS PREVENTION, RAPID REHOUSING, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, AND LOW-INCOME RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING. THROUGH CAL AIM COMMUNITY SUPPORTS, MERCY HOUSE PROVIDES SERVICES SUCH AS HOUSING NAVIGATION, TENANCY SUPPORT, DEPOSITS, AND ENHANCED CARE MANAGEMENT FOR MEDI-CAL MEMBERS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES EMERGENCY SHELTERS ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES, OFFERING TEMPORARY HOUSING, BASIC NEEDS, AND ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.

To advance compassionate care and service excellence empowering older adults, families and communities to thrive.

TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO BUILD MORE SECURE AND SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVES THROUGH THE PROVISION OF DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, ESSENTIAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, ASSET BUILDING PROGRAMS, AND EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

TO PREVENT TENANT DISPLACEMENT, PRESERVE AND EXPAND THE CITY'S LOW COST HOUSING STOCK AND TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME TENANTS. THE CLINIC IS SUCCESSFUL IN FULFILLING THIS MISSION BY PROVIDING FREE LEGAL SERVICES, SECURING SRO UNITS THROUGH THE MASTER LEASE PROGRAM AND OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO OUR CLIENTS.

TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SERVICES IN A CARING ENVIRONMENT FOR OLDER ADULTS IN COLORADO.

ONIC's primary exempt purpose is to lessen the burden of government, relieve the poor and distressed, promote social welfare and combat community deterioration. This is achieved through the development and preservation of affordable housing, community engagement initiatives, and programs that support economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and social equity. Our efforts are focused on enhancing the quality of life for all residents, particularly those in underserved and marginalized communities.

IMPROVING THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF LOW INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY.

CHN HOUSING PARTNERS' MISSION IS TO LEVERAGE THE POWER OF AFFORDABLE, STABLE HOUSING TO CHANGE LIVES AND IMPROVE COMMUNITIES.

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG LOW-INCOME AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS BY CONFRONTING THE CAUSES AND REDUCING THE EFFECTS OF POVERTY.

EPISCOPAL COMMUNITIES & SERVICES FOR SENIORS (ECS) PROVIDES A BROAD SPECTRUM OF CARE AND SERVICES TO FOSTER GOOD HEALTH, FULFILLMENT, AND SPRITUAL WELL-BEING IN THE LIVES OF OLDER ADULTS. WE SERVE PEOPLE OF ALL ECONOMIC MEANS AND ARE COMMITTED TO CHARITABLE CARE.

EDEN'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO PEOPLE FACING THE CHALLENGES OF HOUSING INSECURITIES AND HOMELESSNESS.

HAC'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AND IMPLEMENT THE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE ON CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS TO OCCUPY SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL, HAC HAS CONCENTRATED ITS MAJOR PROGRAMS AROUND RENTAL SUBSIDIES, SHELTER SERVICES, CONSUMER EDUCATION, AND RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY.

THE APPALACHIA SERVICE PROJECT IS A CHRISTIAN MINISTRY, OPEN TO ALL PEOPLE, THAT ADDRESSES THE HOUSING NEEDS OF CENTRAL APPALACHIA.

AS A NON-PROFIT BUILT ON CHRISTIAN VALUES, WE CELEBRATE THE PROGRESSION OF LIFE AND DIGNITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL BY EMPOWERING ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY TO LIVE, WORK AND SERVE TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.