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

	HUD's Homeless Assistance programs
	More on HUD's homeless assistance programs
	Second Chance Homes
	Interagency Council on Homelessness

If You Want to Help the Homeless...

	Donate to your local food bank
	Kids can help the homeless

Other Resources...

	Federal Definition of Homeless
	Facts about homelessness
	National Coalition for the Homeless
	Family Promise
	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
	The Homelessness Resource Exchange
	Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
	Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program
	The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (Title IV - Housing Assistance)
	The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
	The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Reauthorized January 2002
	The 2008 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress - July 2009