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Housing & Shelter

Here's how you can make a real difference — from national programs to local organizations near you.

National programs & organizations

National Alliance to End Homelessness

Fund research and programs that reduce homelessness.

Habitat for Humanity

Build affordable homes for families in need.

Coalition for the Homeless

Support emergency shelter and housing programs.

Local opportunities by city

Dallas

The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center

Volunteer at Dallas's 24/7 homeless recovery center through meal support, guest services, donation drives, and day or evening service shifts.

Daytime, evening, and weekend shifts

1818 Corsicana Street, Dallas

Austin Street Center

Drop off urgently needed hygiene items, blankets, bottled water, and meal support for neighbors experiencing homelessness in Dallas.

Item drop-offs daily or volunteer orientation

1717 Jeffries Street, Dallas

East Boston

Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston

Build and repair affordable homes across Greater Boston. No construction experience needed — all skills welcome.

One-day builds on weekends

271 Marginal Street, East Boston

Los Angeles

SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition

Join neighborhood outreach, hygiene-kit builds, and mutual-aid support for unhoused neighbors across Hollywood, Echo Park, Silver Lake, and nearby areas.

Weekend outreach and kit-building shifts

2658 Griffith Park Blvd Unit 194, Los Angeles

New York

The Bowery Mission

Serve meals, sort donations, and support residents at one of NYC's oldest shelters serving people experiencing homelessness.

2-hour meal service shifts or donation sorting

227 Bowery, New York

Coalition for the Homeless

Volunteer at drop-in centers, serve meals, or join advocacy campaigns fighting homelessness across New York City.

Flexible shifts at drop-in centers

129 Fulton Street, New York

The Bowery Mission — Clothing Donations

Drop off clean clothing, coats, shoes, and hygiene supplies for residents and guests at The Bowery Mission.

One-time drop-off

227 Bowery, New York

Goodwill NYNJ

Donate clothing, household items, and electronics. Proceeds fund job training and employment services for people with barriers to work.

Drop-off at any Goodwill location

Phoenix

UMOM New Day Centers

Support Arizona's largest family homeless shelter through meal service, childcare, tutoring, and donation drives.

Flexible shifts, orientation required

3333 E Van Buren Street, Phoenix

Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS)

Volunteer at Phoenix's largest emergency homeless shelter — meal service, intake support, and donation coordination.

Morning or evening shifts

230 S 12th Avenue, Phoenix

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