How to Help
Donating or volunteering to help combat homelessness provides essential resources like food, shelter, and job support, helping individuals regain stability. It also strengthens communities by promoting compassion, reducing poverty, and addressing the root causes of homelessness. Below is a list of donation links and volunteering opportunities for service organizations in the community that are directly offering support to the homeless in our community.
Where to Donate
Donating to homelessness services organizations directly helps provide essential resources like shelter, food, medical care, and job support to those in need. These contributions fund programs that assist individuals in finding stable housing, accessing mental health services, and gaining employment. Donations also strengthen the community by reducing poverty, lowering public healthcare and emergency costs, and promoting long-term solutions to homelessness. Below are verified local community organizations that directly serve the homeless population in Bloomington-Normal.
Where to Volunteer
Volunteering with homelessness services organizations allows you to make a direct, meaningful impact in your community. By offering your time and skills, you help provide essential support such as meal services, shelter assistance, and job training. Volunteering also fosters a deeper understanding of homelessness, builds connections with those in need, and strengthens the community through compassion and collective action. Plus, it’s a rewarding experience that allows you to develop new skills, meet like-minded individuals, and contribute to lasting change.
We do not endorse or have any direct affiliation with the service organizations listed. They are provided solely as potential resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. We encourage individuals to research and determine which services best fit their needs.