"What we are willing to do for homeless people is to a large extent a matter of our attitude toward them. If you think that they are human debris, if you assume that they will always be living in the street and in shelters, you probably also believe that any help you might give would be a wasted effort. At worst, some people firmly believe that any help given only encourages indigence."

"But what if we believe that, like the rest of us, they have untapped resources? True, sometimes their potential seems to be unreachable. Their talents, buried deep within, are covered by layers of neglect, self-abuse, or illness."


Volunteers from Calix Networks paint the Kitchen

"With patience, you can tap those resources. The first step is to give the homeless people the same courtesy and respect you would accord your friends, your family, your employer. Treat them as you would wish to be treated if you needed assistance."

from 54 Ways You Can Help the Homeless,
by Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff

Things you can do!

Donate:

• Your talent and time, as a volunteer

• Items on our wish list

• Money

Educate yourself:

• Subscribe to our email newsletter

• Invite us to speak to your congregation, service club or other group

• Check out these web resources:

  • 54 Ways You Can Help The Homeless
  • What Will It Take to End Homelessness? by the Urban Land Institute (2001)
  • Covington's Homeless: A Documentary - A photographic documentary on the Homeless in the Northern Kentucky city of Covington.
  • Gutter Tribe: Kids on the Street - The Austin Chronicle's Hypermedia Gallery
  • Homeless-Missing Persons Project
  • Refugee & Homelessness Homepage - links to indexes and resources for homeless and refugee care in London, UK. Reading lists and active organisations are detailed.
  • University of Wisconcin at Madison Homeless Project - created to increase safety and awareness on campus and provide services to homeless individuals.
  • alt.org.food-not-bombs newsgroup.
  • The Economic Security Project
  • Homelessness Discussion List. Info on how to subscribe and access the archives.
  • Howard Schatz' Photos of homeless people in San Francisco courtesy of Impact Online
  • Homeless Discussion List - electronic discussion list focused on the subject of Homelessness.
  • National Coalition for the Homeless
  • Street Sheet, San Francisco
  • Home Pages for the Page Homeless - Low Cost - Low Maintenance Home Pages for the Page Homeless of the Internet. Free offer for AOL, Compuserve, Prodigy, and Delphi subscribers.
  • Bay Area Homelessness Project - consortium of colleges and universities organizing to prevent and end homelessness.
  • National Coalition for the Homeless - a national advocacy network of homeless persons, activists, service providers, and others committed to a single goal - ending homelessness.
  • National Listing of Homeless Shelters

Tell us you care:

It is very helpful and supportive to us when you call or write.  This work is challenging, and being reminded that you care helps us to stay strong and committed.  Our contact information is below.

		How can you help?
"...what if we believe that, like the rest of us, they have untapped resources?"   "...treat them as you would wish to be treated if you needed assistance."