Homless Tent on Sidewalk

Defining Homelessness

We hear the word “homeless” all the time, but what does it really mean? At the most basic level, homeless means to be without an adequate home or shelter. But, like most things, the condition itself is more complicated than that. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), homelessness falls into…

tarp with luggage in the corner of fence

Homelessness by the Numbers

In 2019, 17 out of every 10,000 people in the United States were homeless on a single night. That represents more than 500,000 Americans from every region, gender, racial or ethnic group, and family status, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) Annual Point-in-Time Count. Trends in homelessness Wondering where things…

Volunteer serving Food in a Styrofoam Takeout Tray

A Note on Food Donations

We would like to express our appreciation to the entire Huntsville community – we are so lucky to be a part of a city that wants to help the homeless in such a big way. Additionally, we would like to share some information on what to donate and what NOT to donate. Our kitchen is…