ACCESS is dedicated to addressing the plight of homeless women and children in the Akron community. The agency encourages the development of self-esteem and the attainment of self-sufficiency through its commitment of providing a holistic, safe and supportive environment, and through its programs of housing, advocacy and empowerment.

Nicholas House is the only shelter in Atlanta that provides housing to homeless families regardless of family makeup. The shelter provides temporary housing while addressing the root causes of family homelessness, so a family may never be homeless again.

The Chattanooga Room in the Inn empowers women and children experiencing homelessness to become self-sufficient by offering a temporary home while providing programs and services necessary to meet their goals. The agency provides a three- to nine-month program to help women and children regain their independence with dignity and security.

The Lincoln Park Community Shelter (LPCS) is a comprehensive social service agency serving adult men and women who are experiencing homelessness. Located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, LPCS provides interim housing, meals and a focused array of social services to more than 400 people each year.

Founded in 1988, Urban Peak is the only non-profit organization in Denver that provides a full convergence of services for youth ages 15 through 24 experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Its goal is to help these youths overcome real life challenges and become self-sufficient adults.

Janus Youth Programs is a leader in creating innovative, community-based services which enhance the quality of life for children, youth and families. It works in partnership with others to create a safe and healthy community.

The Samaritan Inn is more than just a place to spend the night. It is a comprehensive program that teaches self-sufficiency and life skills to meet the needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. It helps willing people gain dignity and independence. On a typical night, approximately 160 people sleep at the Inn, of which 60 are children.

The Presbyterian Night Shelter does so much more than provide free access to safe shelter and a warm meal. It provides hope and a future through case management, employment help, counseling, housing assistance and other programs.

Families Moving Forward offers a temporary home to families with children in the crisis of homelessness. Working together, it creates a path to stability and self-sufficiency through personalized services and ongoing community support.

Family Promise’s mission is to help homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response. It initiates coordinated local efforts that bring communities together to help homeless families regain their housing, their independence and their dignity.

Foundation Communities provides affordable, attractive homes and free on-site support services for thousands of families with kids, as well as veterans, seniors and individuals with disabilities. The agency empowers residents and neighbors to achieve educational success, financial stability, and healthier lifestyles.

City Rescue Mission offers homeless individuals shelter, food and clothing along with the opportunity to end their homeless through recovery programs and identifying barriers to stabilized housing. Each client receives services tailored to meet their needs and lead to safe and affordable housing. City Rescue Mission provides an emergency shelter, specialized case management services for seniors and people with disabilities, a school program, a work program, a recovery program and more.

Bridges to Independence leads individuals and families out of homelessness and into stable, independent futures. The agency offers a continuum of aid and support for all family members, helping them attain financial security and move forward into self-sufficiency.

CommonBond Communities was formed in 1971 with a goal of creating affordable housing during a time of significant racial and economic injustice. Nearly five decades later, the injustices still exist and — while it has accomplished a great deal — its work is more important than ever. The organization provides homes and support services for those most in need.

Homeless Solutions has strengthened its commitment to completing the continuum of care for the homeless from shelter to independent housing. It provides guests with case management, transportation to work and necessary appointments, money management and employment assistance, housing search assistance and daily living skills training.

Volunteers of America-Greater New York is a major provider of services to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The agency operates dozens of residential programs — transitional and permanent supportive — that provide service-rich environments in which clients receive intensive case management. The provide an emergency shelter, transitional housing, outreach programs, permanent supporting housing and affordable housing.

The mission of Preble Street is to provide accessible barrier-free services to empower people experiencing problems with homelessness, housing, hunger, and poverty and to advocate for solutions to those problems.

Brian’s Angels supplies toiletries, canned foods, socks, underwear and more for the homeless and those most in need. The group’s mission is to “fill a hole” for items that are not included in local agencies’ budgets.

Save the Family serves a critical function in our community providing housing and services to help homeless families become permanently housed and financially self-sufficient. The agency’s results-driven programming includes case coordination, long-term shelter, rapid re-housing, supportive services for veteran families, shelter and care, permanent supportive housing and other social services.

Stand Up for Kids empowers homeless and at-risk youth toward lifelong personal growth, and to create in the youth a sincere belief in themselves through open, straightforward counseling, mentoring and life-skills training. The agency runs street outreach and outreach centers while providing mentoring and apartment support.

Stand Up for Kids empowers homeless and at-risk youth toward lifelong personal growth, and to create in the youth a sincere belief in themselves through open, straightforward counseling, mentoring and life-skills training. The agency runs street outreach and outreach centers while providing mentoring and apartment support.

St. Patrick Center provides opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Individuals and families build permanent, positive change in their lives through safe and affordable housing, sound mental and physical health, and employment and financial stability.

reStart’s mission is to provide housing and supportive services for homeless youth, families, women and men to end homelessness in the Kansas City community.