Featured Nonprofits

Do you want to keep girls safe from homelessness and exploitation? Today, you can. Your donation of in-kind items will go directly to supporting girls when they need it most. Alternatives For Girls serves homeless and at-risk girls and young women in Detroit through shelter, crisis intervention, and academic support. Your gift will make a direct impact. Thank you.

A Safe Haven Foundation is a 501(c)3 not for profit, social enterprise that helps people aspire, transform and sustain their lives as they transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency with pride and purpose. A Safe Haven provides the tools for each individual to overcome the root causes of homelessness through a holistic and scalable model. A Safe Haven’s visible social and economic impact unites families, stabilizes neighborhoods, and creates vibrant, viable communities.

Austin Clubhouse is a working community that empowers adults with persistent mental health diagnoses to achieve their highest potential through employment, housing, education and socialization. We are the only organization in Travis County that follows the “Clubhouse Model” which is an evidence-based, non-clinical day rehabilitation program structured to model a regular work day. Both members and staff engage together in the running and operations of every function the Clubhouse from leading yoga classes to tracking essential program data. All the work in the Clubhouse is designed to help members regain self worth, purpose, confidence and independence. We are a a go-to resource for mental health support services through four primary programs: Employment Support, Education Support, Housing Support and The Whole Health and Wellness Program. Our building is divided into two distinct units to facilitate the complete onsite operation of a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, The Business & Admin Unit and The Kitchen & Wellness Unit. Because of this, our supply needs vary greatly, from kitchen equipment to prepare healthy lunches to up-to-date technology for job searching. We greatly appreciate any and all assistance that any supporters and donors can provide. We invite you to learn more about us at our website, austinclubhouse.org or give us a call at 512-925-5877 to schedule a tour any day of the week!

Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is comprised of over 185 Greater Austin churches and thousands of trained volunteers bringing hope into crisis. ADRN’s network enables and empowers church members to organize, prepare, mobilize, and respond quickly in the event of disaster, great or small. Business partners, local agencies and community support play a vital role in ADRN’s mission. It is through the generosity of their in-kind donations, monetary gifts and volunteer assistance, that ADRN can fund the rebuild/repair of survivor homes and provide immediate assistance to those in crisis.

Baltimore Outreach Services (BOS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeless and impoverished women build a better life by providing housing, education and job training. Since its founding in 2002, BOS has operated around the clock, 365 days each year to providing food, shelter and a comprehensive array of services to more than 3,500 women and children. Our 40-bed emergency shelter operates 24-hours per day, providing 3 meals and 1 snack daily, full case management, health/mental services, educational programs, job training, employment services, and housing placement. In addition to the emergency shelter, BOS operates 10 scattered site affordable rental homes and a program of outreach and support for prior shelter residents.

Boston Rescue Mission transforms lives by empowering people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to achieve a healthy and self-sufficient life. We foster independence and self-sufficiency among people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless by providing emergency shelter to those in crisis and connecting them with in-house programs that assist them in dealing with the issues that led to their present situation.

Mission Cathedral School of Saint Mary enriches students and their families spiritually, academically and socially by fostering a diverse community through, with and in the teachings of Jesus Christ. Vision Devoted to walking His word. Philosophy As Christian educators, we, in collaboration with each parent, share the privilege and responsibility of facilitating the growth of the whole child. Through our religious and academic program, we help to form the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development of every student entrusted to us. Spiritual Cathedral School of Saint Mary worships together as a faith community focused on Catholic traditions while incorporating the Gospel message of Jesus in everyday life. Academic Cathedral School of Saint Mary provides students and their families with a quality instructional program focused on meeting the needs of the students to guide them in reaching their full potential. Social Cathedral School of Saint Mary maintains a safe, disciplined, nurturing Christ-centered environment conducive to learning.

Dayspring remains committed to the concept of transitional housing for 18 families as they adjust to community living while participating in Dayspring’s residential treatment program. Intensive services provided by trauma informed staff provide a safe and supportive environment for the family as they engage in groups and activities for the entire family. Sixty families participate in our permanent supportive housing program with services including rental assistance in the east Baltimore area. The Housing Program Director, Case Managers, Housing Coordinator, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselors, Children’s Program Director and a Nurse, assist families to create safe and healthy homes by providing life skills, resources and home visitation. Families are referred to community resources for various services in addition to parenting, job readiness, life skills and trauma informed workshops provided by Dayspring.

We partner with area churches to provide food, shelter, transportation, job training, budgeting, and many more critical services to Grayson County homeless families with children. We unite congregations of all beliefs, provide volunteer opportunities for people of all ages, and create community initiatives. Currently there are more than 600 school aged children in Grayson County experiencing homelessness. There are many more homeless children that have not yet started school.

Fourth Street Clinic's mission is to help homeless Utahns improve their health and quality of life by providing high-quality health care and support services. For many homeless Utahns, Fourth Street Clinic is their first and only chance at a diagnosis and on-going treatment. Fourth Street Clinic increases homeless Utahns’ access to primary health care. Because of this, Fourth Street Clinic is a major partner in ending homelessness, promoting community health, and achieving across-the-board health care savings. The clinic is now in its 30th year of providing health care for homeless men, women and children in Utah.

The Good Neighbor Center is dedicated to providing safe, emergency housing and supportive, empowering services to families.

Located in the heart of Ogden, you'll find a 152-acre nature preserve and education center open to the public year-round. The Ogden Nature Center offers a wide variety of activities from walking trails to educational programs for all ages. Our mission is to unite people with nature and nurture appreciation and stewardship of the environment. Since it was founded in 1975 as Utah's first nature center, the Ogden Nature Center has provided a place where people can go to enjoy and learn about the natural world.

Oxford House is a concept in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. In its simplest form, an Oxford House describes a democratically run, self-supporting and drug free home. Parallel to this concept lies the organizational structure of Oxford House, Inc. This publicly supported, non-profit 501(c)3 corporation is the umbrella organization which provides the network connecting all Oxford Houses and allocates resources to duplicate the Oxford House concept where needs arise.

Pathways to Housing DC is ending chronic homelessness and supporting recovery for individuals using Housing First.

Path with Art transforms the lives of people recovering from homelessness, addiction, and other trauma by harnessing the power of creative engagement as a bridge to community and a path to stability.

Paws for Life Utah is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to helping homeless dogs, cats and other “at risk” animals from municipal shelters find forever homes. We are a no-kill advocate, who through a partnership with the Heber valley animal shelter, accomplished the important goal of achieving their no-kill status in 2013. Since then, we have expanded our reach throughout the state of Utah to rescue animals at risk. We share Best Friend’s vision for the future of a “no kill” nation. One of Paws for Life Utah’s primary goals is to collaborate with other rescues and shelters throughout Utah to help our state become “no kill”. We accomplish this through community awareness, providing medical, spay/neuter, immunization, microchipping and education, promoting and publicizing animals available for adoption, and hosting numerous remote adoption events throughout the year. We rescue both adoptable and those more challenging to place such as seniors and special needs. We house animals at the Heber shelter, with our fosters, and our boarding facility, Goldrush Kennels We also provide health care and other services as needed, taking the time to work with animals in need, whether it be related to a medical issue, a behavioral issue or a basic training need. We also fund and administer immunizations for all animals entering our program. We believe that the best way to attack the pet overpopulation problem is to focus on the root of the problem – preventing more dogs and cats from being born. Every pet that enters Paws for Life Utah’s program is spayed or neutered before being placed in his/her adoptive home. We strive to educate the public on the importance of spaying and neutering. We also provide support through a TNR (trap, neuter, release) program in an effort to reduce the number of feral cats and colonies in our communities. We rely on volunteers to keep our organization running. Our volunteers assist at the shelter in walking the dogs, caring for the cats, cleaning cat cages and dog runs, and providing love, affection and exercise to help socialize the adoptable dogs and cats at the shelter, which facilitates their ability to find forever homes. We consider our partnership with Heber Valley Animal Services a model for other municipalities and rescue organizations to work together with a common goal for reducing the homeless pet population.

SAMMinistries is an interfaith ministry whose mission is to help the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless attain self-sufficiency by offering, with dignity and compassion, shelter, housing, and services.

Sarah’s Circle is a refuge for women who are homeless or in need of a safe space. By providing life necessities, housing, case management, clinical and social services, we encourage women to empower themselves by rebuilding both emotionally and physically; realizing their unique potential.

Through education, advocacy, service and financial support, we help transform healthcare experiences for children, families and providers. We are volunteer led and In addition to patients and parents, our volunteers work in: nursing, psychology, medicine, child life, music, art and play therapies and academia. We are innovative, collaborative, loyal, transparent and good stewards of the resources entrusted to us.

We are a small non profit in San Antonio, TX that promotes health in mind, body, and spirit with individuals experiencing homelessness, using a walking/running 5k training model as medicine. S2F believes health & exercise is not a luxury for the privileged but a necessity for all.

The Dwelling Place of NY is a 14-bed privately funded transitional shelter for homeless women located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The Dwelling Place provides safe shelter, nourishing meals, and individual guidance for each resident to assist them as they address the issues that led them to be homeless and rebuild their lives. Services include:  An initial physical and mental health assessment  A place to call her own, including a bed, nightstand and small closet  Daily breakfast, takeout lunch, and dinner  Visits twice a month from the Project Renewal Outreach Team for psychiatric and medical evaluation and medications if necessary  Referrals for professional counseling and day-treatment programs  Money management advising  Medication Management  Structured daily living - learning to live within rules of sobriety, respect for others, and safety  An environment of love, security, and dignity The Dwelling Place also hosts Wednesday evening and holiday dinners for former residents, elderly neighbors, and homeless women from the area who long for a safe and caring environment to enjoy a meal and friendship. These meals are served by dedicated volunteers. The staff holds the physical and mental well-being of the women as a priority. When the women first enter our shelter, we meet their most basic needs - - a bed, bathroom/shower facilities, and nutritious meals in a safe and caring environment. The case managers immediately assess the health care needs of each woman. A psychiatric/medical team from Project Renewal provides diagnostic evaluations, referrals as needed, as well as medical services. Then, as the women learn to trust us and feel more at home, our case managers guide them to face and address the issues in their personal lives that led them to our door. As we help our residents move towards self-sustainability and housing-readiness, we do everything we can to improve a woman’s chance to escape homelessness permanently. The Dwelling Place is a 501(c)(3) organization and operates solely through private donations rather than through government funds. The Dwelling Place has a faithful donor base, many volunteers, and an active Board of Directors who engage in fund-raising and friend-raising events to secure needed funds and to build new relationships with individuals and organizations who are invited to join us in our mission. Since its inception in 1977,3,000 women have lived for a time at The Dwelling Place. Countless other women have been served through our weekly Open Dinner Program. Over 400,000 meals have been served to residents and weekly guests.

The Road Home's mission is to help people step out of homelessness and back into our community. The Road Home is a private, non-profit social service agency that assists individuals and families with children experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake County and along the Wasatch Front. We currently offer emergency shelter services in Salt Lake County with no eligibility criteria for clients to access services including; nightly beds, showers, access to laundry facilities, clothing, blankets, diapers, personal toiletries, etc. Case managers can assist clients in connecting with public benefits, substance abuse treatment, mental health assessment and treatment, job training and development, childcare services, housing assistance and more.

United Ministries provides housing and supportive services to men experiencing homelessness. Earl's Place is located in Baltimore City and provides transitional housing to 17 men at a time who homeless and have a substance abuse disorder. The men may stay with us for up to two years. During that time they work on their physical, mental, and economic health with the ultimate goal of finding permanent housing. Our second project, Prospect Place, is located in Baltimore County and provides permanent supportive housing to 12 men who are disabled and were chronically homeless at entrance.

United Way of Salt Lake no longer reports on the programmatic results of the past. Together, with committed partners and donors, we are working toward large-scale change that lasts. We build powerful collective impact partnerships in schools, communities, and across our region and innovate the way people, organizations, and systems work together.

The Women's Housing Coalition is dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness for women and children by providing affordable housing and supportive services to enable them to sustain social and financial independence. The WHC serves homeless, low-income women with disabilities and families. In addition to housing, WHC services include case management, advocacy and life skills training. Services are tailored to meet the needs of each woman or family and are based on their individual situations and goals.