Tag Archives: Homeless Shelters

Cause of Homelessness in America is Diverse

As someone, who was worked for a homeless shelter for over five years and whose job description sometimes meant signing in walk-ins and staffing the phones for referrals, I have met many homeless people. I can tell you that they are a mixed bunch. However, from my experience, there are four major reasons why someone […]

Ways to Help the Homeless in Houston

Houstonians are definitely not strangers to coming to the aid of those in need. There are numerous ways to help the homeless in Houston, from volunteering at local soup kitchens to organizing food drives. As Houston residents rise to the challenge of providing relief to those impacted by the earthquake in Haiti, they also seek […]

Homeless Shelters in Boston

As with most metropolitan areas, there is an ongoing need for homeless shelters in Boston. Studies indicate that rather than disappearing the plight of the homeless continues to grow and the need for homeless shelters in Boston continues to grow as well. Support for homeless shelters in Boston comes from churches, government, fraternal organizations and […]

Homeless at Home – Why Are So Many People in America Homeless?

I have a question that has been plaguing my mind lately. I’m sure that I’m not alone in my queries about this highly volatile topic and I don’t know if there is really an acceptable answer that I could live with. The question is: Why are there so many homeless people in America? After all, […]

Finding Emergency Homeless Shelters in Eugene, Oregon

Perhaps you are among the fortunate who may never need to access services for the homeless and displaced (families or individuals displaced from their home by fire or other traumatic event), but, perhaps you are either in a position to need services or know someone who does. The following are a list of emergency shelters […]