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A powerful new tool to combat hunger and homelessness

Candid

The response was clear: In that moment, our donors were focused most on hunger and homelessness in the United States, two interwoven problems that have been greatly exacerbated by the ripple effects of COVID-19. . The severity of the hunger and homelessness crises varies by region, state, and community.

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10 Best Homeless Charities Making a Notable Impact

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Homelessness can happen to anyone, regardless of race, religion, or sexual orientation. In the United States, many people wonder how it is still possible that one of the wealthiest countries in the world has so many homeless people. Many of those with that question have decided to do something about it.

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Grants for Homeless Shelters: Where and How to Apply

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Homelessness is a significant problem in the United States. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness’ 2021 State of Homelessness report , there were 580,466 people in the United States who were experiencing homelessness in 2020, 30% of which were families with children.

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6 Places to Find Grants for Your Non-Profit

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For example, if you are an organization fighting homelessness in Kansas City, you’ll want to search terms like: Grants homelessness Grants homelessness Kansas City Funding homeless shelter Missouri “Our Donors” homeless shelter Missouri Grants received homelessness Etc.

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22 Statistics About #GivingTuesday Donors Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

511 was given online in the United States within the first 24 hours of GivingTuesday 2019, an increase of 28%. Canada and the United States – 26%. 5) The causes that donors give to on GivingTuesday: Hunger and homelessness – 13%. The median gift size was $50. Europe – 6%.

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Cut Through the Clutter: Why Storytelling Matters for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The oldest of the Millennial Generation are in their mid-careers, and as this generation become more secure in their careers and have more disposable income, nonprofits need to understand how they relate to causes to better capture their resources. Most of the videos feature a homeless person sharing their life story, struggles, and success.

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Breaking the cycle: Supporting veterans and military families’ basic needs in local communities 

Candid

million veterans and military families across the United States. Due to a shortage of resources or lack of knowledge for how to navigate the medical system, their pain worsens, which impacts their ability to work,” she said. This leads to increased stress and frustration, affecting their mental health.

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