By donating as
little as $5.00 directly to one of the organizations below, you can
receive the compilation and have first access to the pieces that our
authors will be contributing. We have several organizations to choose
from, based on where you are located in the world. In order to receive a
copy of the compilation when it is sent out, simply email a copy of
your donation receipt to fandom4thehomeless@gmail.com by 11:59pm US-PST on October 7, 2012.
The compilation will be distributed on October 8, 2012.
Here are the organizations based on geographic location:
International
Through the work of Habitat, thousands of low-income families have found new hope in the form of affordable housing. Churches, community groups and others have joined together to successfully tackle a significant social problem―decent housing for all.
Today, Habitat for Humanity has built more than 500,000 houses, sheltering 2.5 million people worldwide.
Today, Habitat for Humanity has built more than 500,000 houses, sheltering 2.5 million people worldwide.
United States of America
The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a leading voice on the issue of homelessness. The Alliance analyzes policy and develops pragmatic, cost-effective policy solutions. The Alliance works collaboratively with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to build state and local capacity, leading to stronger programs and policies that help communities achieve their goal of ending homelessness. We provide data and research to policymakers and elected officials in order to inform policy debates and educate the public and opinion leader nationwide.
Today, with the help of federal leadership and local activism, the Alliance aims to continue on its journey to end homelessness once and for all in America.
Canada
Raising the Roof provides strong and effective national leadership on long-term solutions to homelessness through partnership and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, investment in local communities, and public education.
It is their vision that all members of Canadian society should have access to a safe and stable home, together with the supports they need to achieve their potential.
United Kingdom
Anchor House supports up to 220 people each year with a stable and safe environment to help them develop aspirations, confidence and self-esteem to enable them to move towards leading independent, self-fulfilling lives.
Based in Canning Town, the most deprived ward in the third most deprived borough in the country, we provide a wide range of accredited vocational training courses for both our residents and the local unemployed.
Residents are not only given a roof over their heads, but they are given the opportunity to realise and accept for themselves that they have the skills and talents necessary to be happy and successful in life.
Through the holistic and nationally award winning ‘Aspirations Programme’, Lifestyle Architects work with them to address the root causes of their homelessness, through training, job guidance, volunteering, health and well-being and personal rehabilition. The aim is to provide tangible, sustainable solutions to the challenge of homelessness.
Based in Canning Town, the most deprived ward in the third most deprived borough in the country, we provide a wide range of accredited vocational training courses for both our residents and the local unemployed.
Residents are not only given a roof over their heads, but they are given the opportunity to realise and accept for themselves that they have the skills and talents necessary to be happy and successful in life.
Through the holistic and nationally award winning ‘Aspirations Programme’, Lifestyle Architects work with them to address the root causes of their homelessness, through training, job guidance, volunteering, health and well-being and personal rehabilition. The aim is to provide tangible, sustainable solutions to the challenge of homelessness.
Australia
Mission Australia believes all Australians should be able to live in a safe, secure and affordable home.
They recognise that people become homeless due to a range of issues including mental illness, drug and alcohol abuse, personal tragedy and unemployment. These are issues that can affect any one of us unexpectedly and leave us in need of assistance.
Mission Australia seeks first to understand individuals and their families, and then work alongside them to help them overcome the varied challenges they face and break the cycle of homelessness.
They recognise that people become homeless due to a range of issues including mental illness, drug and alcohol abuse, personal tragedy and unemployment. These are issues that can affect any one of us unexpectedly and leave us in need of assistance.
Mission Australia seeks first to understand individuals and their families, and then work alongside them to help them overcome the varied challenges they face and break the cycle of homelessness.
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