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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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Government of Canada launches call for innovative concepts to prevent and eliminate homelessness

Charity Village

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, launched a call for concepts for innovative projects to prevent and eliminate homelessness under the Community Capacity and Innovation stream of Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy.

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Grants for Homeless Shelters: Where and How to Apply

Qgiv

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. State and local government agencies.

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Red Cross rapid testing program creates “peace of mind” for homeless shelter

Charity Village

The post Red Cross rapid testing program creates “peace of mind” for homeless shelter appeared first on CharityVillage. The next day COVID-19 restrictions forced them to shut down, leaving two dozen people with nowhere to go. Anne Newman, executive director for the shelter, was not going to let that happen. […].

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6 Places to Find Grants for Your Non-Profit

The Fundraising Authority

Many non-profit organizations rely on grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies to round out their fundraising efforts. Many state governments offer similar online resources, as do national governments outside of the United States. They may be helpful, or not, but it never hurts to ask.

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Community Technology Alliance: Helping Address Homelessness with Mobile Technology

Tech Soup

This San Jose, CA-based organization provides technology and services to agencies that work directly with the homeless in their community. Recently, CTA conducted a study on mobile use by the homeless population of Santa Clara County (where CTA is located). An Opportunity to Learn. What CTA Uncovered.

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Resources to Help Those Impacted By Hurricane Ian

Blue Fox

Brevard Homeless Coalition The lead agency for the Continuum of Care and management of homelessness in Brevard County. Natural disasters rightfully take our focus when they hit, but that tends to pull focuses from the causes in our communities that rely on fundraising for general support.

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