Find Temporary Housing Nonprofits and Charities

  Living Proof wrote:

When I first got there I thought very little of myself for ending up there. I was shown genuine care and concern by the staff at Solutions. Even when I didn't believe in myself they believed in me. There were guidlines to follow in order to get your life... more »

  Michelle102 wrote:

This nonprofit is a great asset to the city of Portland. I'm an active volunteer in the men's housing shelter located under the Hawthorne Bridge. The staff is always accessible and open to services that the community is willing/able to provide to the... more »

  nmjen wrote:

We had to travel from New Mexico to Aurora, Colorado when my daughter had to undergo a bone marrow transplant to address her Severe Aplastic Anemia in 2009. After she was discharged to continue her treatment outpatient, she was severely immuno-suppressed... more »

  roberte1103 wrote:

My church became involved with this organization over 20 years ago by inviting suburban homeless and their families into our church for one month a year through this organization's "Hospitality Network". One month a year (every March) our church provides... more »

  mchase wrote:

I am part of a group that organizes a series of athletic endurance events to help raise money for Christopher's Haven. When I first participated in these events two years ago, I did not know much about Christopher's Haven and, honestly, although I was... more »

  Fludder wrote:

I am currently in the infant stage of learning about The Restoration House, however; my experiences so far have lead me to believe that God just might have a purpose for me here. I had heard about The Restoration House through Mandy and Daniel Watson... more »

  Amy wrote:

PATH Achieve Glendale is an outstanding program reaching out to homeless families in the Glendale area. After taking a tour a few years ago, I was really impressed. When Natalie Profant-Komuro then went to PATH Achieve, I knew that the program would... more »

  dgolden wrote:

I visited Transitions Global during a media trip to Cambodia with my organization. I did not know of them thought they came highly recommended. I was impressed by: - the scope of knowledge of their founders, James and Athena Pond - the systematic... more »

  whalers wrote:

I got involved with this group due to several reasons. - Great program and success rate. - Very accountable. We help the families become self sufficient. (It is not a handout.) - Excellent staff who care about their clients and help them be successful. -... more »

  Pat Plant wrote:

I've volunteered and contributed to EHCLifebuilders for six years. During that time I have been impressed with the volume of people that are helped by this organization and the variety of services that are provided. They are an important contributor to... more »

  mbatise wrote:

Shurrun's House is a non profit sober living house. They accept referrals for women in transition in the community in need of a change to fight their addictions. They assist them with access to employment opportunities, resources within the community... more »

  JSPuskar wrote:

I have been a supporter of St. Vincent de Paul Society in Oakland for decades. I have followed their work in supporting the folks on the margins of society in my city, and I am very impressed with the work they do in feeding the hungry, helping those... more »

  Diamonte wrote:

Hi, My name is Diamonte. When I first started homeward Bound of Marin, I loved it. I didn't know what it would be like when I first went, but when I got there, I loved it. Today was my second day. I can't wait until tomorrow to do it again. more »

  Allison Fradkin wrote:

Though I have only been volunteering with WINGS for a short time, it has been time very well-spent. WINGS values its volunteers, requesting our input and offering genuine gratitude for our assistance and commitment. The staff at WINGS is devoted to... more »

  Queenme wrote:

Lydia's House is a jewel providing services to families in a significantly challenged section of the Nation's Capitol. This section of the District of Columbia has demographics that reflect severe need for residents living below the poverty level including... more »

  eddd wrote:

As a Board Member of Beverly Bootstraps, I have watched the staff and volunteers change the lives of thousands of people over the many years of my involvement. Bootstraps is a facile organization, able to adjust to the needs of any client who arrives.... more »

  masallas wrote:

I was the editor of the Fisher House Magazine for many years, and as such traveled to visit many houses, heard many personal stories and read many letters written in thanks to this organization. The Fisher Houses help real people every day in their time... more »

  Cassandra wrote:

I've been on the Board for one year now, and been a donor to First Place for more than five. I began supporting them because of my work with homeless adults and discovering that more than half of them had been part of the foster care system as children!... more »

  MickeyJenson wrote:

My husband and I have been working at Ronald McDonald for close to 2 years now. We could not be happier with our experiences and the organization it is. We didn't know a lot about it before being involved but it has exceeded our expectations in it's value... more »

  bjess422 wrote:

Life sometimes finds you in places where you don't want to be. My life was at the bottom of the pile. I had nowhere to go and everyone walked away from. I was scared and using every day. When I went to treatment for drug abuse they said to go to a recovery... more »

  csmcc1 wrote:

My two daughters and I came to Rainbow Village after becoming homeless due to domestic violence. It was an answer to my prayers. Their program offered affordable housing, after-school care, and the love and support I needed after facing something that... more »

  Estelle2 wrote:

The River House offers a place for men to rebuild a life that they have lost or never had. The shelter builds an amazing sense of community among residents, who support one another as much as the staff of the River House supports them. I am thankful... more »

  jfjcpa wrote:

the Nevada Youth Empowerment Project's mission appears to help young women who do not know each other and do not have a normal home life to learn how to deal with life starting from the basics and hopefully learning how to succeed. they live in a home... more »

  Jimmjohnson wrote:

I stayed at SafeHouse TLP for 18 months and they helped me get a job and get through truck driving school and get a job as a truck driver. They helped me learn how to budget my money and then helped me get an apartment of my own that I could afford. They... more »

  Timothy S.2 wrote:

Seen this flyer on FB to support our Veteran & families Sept 28th from 10 am to 2 pm. The price was either a cash donation, new pair of underwear (men or women), or canned food. What a great way to engage the community and garner support for our Veterans... more »