The Dirt Farmer Foundation’s CAUSE it’s JANUARY: Homeless Shelters

The Dirt Farmer Foundation is our way of focusing the social media power of the Dirt Farmer’s community to help worthwhile charities.

Our CAUSE it’s JANUARY or Cause of the Month is:

***HOMELESS SHELTERS***

Homeless shelters provide a temporary warm, safe place to sleep for homeless individuals and families who otherwise may risk death from exposure or unsafe activity on the street. Sadly, Homelessness has increased this year amid worsening affordable housing shortages in certain cities across the US.

WHY ARE PEOPLE HOMELESS? Many factors can contribute to a person becoming homeless. These factors include (but are not limited to): Poverty, Lack of affordable housing, Job loss, Lack of health care, Mental illness, Substance abuse, Domestic violence. Learn more HERE.

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Homelessness crept up in the U.S., especially among individuals with long-term disabling condition. HUD’s 2017 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress found that 553,742 persons experienced homelessness on a single night in 2017, an increase of .7 percent since last year. Homelessness among families with children declined 5.4 percent nationwide since 2016, local communities report the number of persons experiencing long-term chronic homelessness and Veterans increased. Learn more Homelessness Facts HERE.

YOU CAN HELP: SUPPORT HOMELESS SHELTERS IN YOUR AREA AND IMPACT THE LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING ON THE STREETS.

Homeless Shelters need help and support. For these establishments to continue to provide their important services they need assistance from as many sources as possible. You can do your bit in various ways. You can Volunteer or you can Donate food and/or supplies. Visit the Homeless Shelter in your area and find out what their needs are and try to fill those needs in any way you can. Click HERE to find Homeless Shelters near your area.

CLICK MAP TO FIND HOMELESS SHELTERS AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Find HERE more emergency shelters, homeless shelters, day shelters, transitional housing, residential drug/alcohol rehabilitation programs, supportive housing and permanent affordable housing.

If you wish to HELP & SUPPORT Soup Kitchens, Food Pantries and Food Banks near your area you can find information HERE and for more resources click HERE.

SUPPORT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HELPING THE HOMELESS

Feeding America

StandUP For Kids
The National Coalition for the Homeless
National Alliance to End Homelessness
Covenant House

The Salvation Army

The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (United Way)

Homeless Shelters are not only for Humans but also for Pets. There are approximately 3,500 animal shelters across the United States, available to serve the estimated 6–8 million homeless animals that seek refuge each year. You can Support Pet Shelters by Volunteering or Donating Food/Supplies and HELP Homeless Pets. Learn more HERE.

Pet Shelters in the U.S. and Canada: The Shelter Project, Pet Adoption, Adopt a Pet, ASPCA, Best Friend Animal Society, Pet Smart Charities, The American Humane Association, The Humane Society of the United States, Find Pet Shelters by state/province,  Pet Shelters in the other Countries: UK RSPCA Find a Pet, UK Pets for Homes, Australia RSPCA Adopt a Pet, Australia Pet Rescue

Click HERE to check ALL The Dirt Farmer Foundation Month Causes and Campaigns since 2012.

Click HERE to visit The Dirt Farmer Foundation