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[Photo: HHS, HUD, VA and Labor collaborate to help most vulnerable] Bush Administration Announces $75 Million to Provide Permanent Housing, Medical Care, Job Training and Other Services to Chronically Homeless. more...

The Bush Administration has established a goal to end chronic homelessness within a decade. Find out more...

Related Information

Bush Administration Announces Record $1.27 Billion to Help Hundreds of Thousands of Homeless Individuals and Families
Press Release | State By State Award

HUD Awards 6.5 Million to Help Provide Permanent Housing to Help End Chronic Homelessness
Press Release | Supplemental Announcement

Homeless, Will Travel
In the aftermath of Hurricane Lili in 2002, Chicago native James Ahlers went to Louisiana to find work, but instead soon found himself homeless when he spent nearly all his earnings on lodging. more...

Homelessness is a problem that affects many people in America. If you are homeless yourself and need help or if you want to learn more about homelessness and how you can help, we have information for you.

If You Are Homeless...

If you are homeless, help is available! HUD, along with many other federal agencies, funds programs to help the homeless. These programs are managed by local organizations that provide a range of services, including shelter, food, counseling, and jobs skills programs. So start by contacting a homeless assistance agency in your area.

	Local homeless assistance
	Housing counseling
	Information for homeless veterans (HUDVet)

If You Are a Homeless Assistance Provider

	FirstStep a tool for case managers
	HUD's Homeless Assistance programs
	More on HUD's homeless assistance programs
	Second Chance Homes
	Interagency Council on Homelessness
	Health Care for the homeless

If You Want to Help the Homeless...

	Help homeless people find local homeless assistance providers
	Volunteer your time and skills at a homeless shelter or support service
	Donate to your local food bank
	State homeless assistance organizations
	Kids can help the homeless

Other Resources...

	Federal definition of homeless
	Facts about homelessness
	National Coalition for the Homeless
	National Interfaith Hospitality Network
	National Law Center on homelessness and poverty
	National Low Income Housing Coalition
	National Alliance to End Homelessness
	Corporation for Supportive Housing
	National Coalition for Homeless Vets
	National Clearinghouse for Drug and Alcohol Information
	National Resource Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness
	Health Care for the Homeless Information Resource Center

Content updated May 12, 2004


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