Find out about OUUC’s response to homelessness here.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (H.U.D.) estimates there are half a million people on any given night without a bed to sleep in.  There are hundreds of thousands of men, women, and children with nowhere to call home.

What can you do to help? Here are some resources.

What’s the best way to help the homeless? Former homeless people share their advice

Runaways and Drug Abuse: 15 Ways to Reach Out and Make a Difference

Homeless Shelter Directory

Declutter Your Home Through Philanthropy

13 Essential Items You Never Thought to Donate to Those in Need

The Ultimate Guide to Turning Your Home’s Yard into a Community Garden

10 Incredible Ways To Help Homeless Animals Without Adopting Them