Use Your Passion and Skills

We encourage people to connect to those experiencing homelessness in the same way we connect with others in our lives: through engaging our interests, passions and talents. Getting involved in this personal way makes room for meaningful relationships, which we believe is the recipe for ending homelessness. The task is not to solve complex social systems or to fix someone’s situation. The task is to begin. To JUST SAY HELLO. To connect with someone through a shared interest. By doing this, the most profound change you will see is in yourself. In these moments of connection, you join the solution for ending homelessness.

Begin your journey

We are so excited you are here and want to get involved with Facing Homelessness! You can find available volunteer opportunities and dates for our next Facing Homelessness Orientation on our Volunteer Hub site. Simply create an account and sign up. If you are interested in the Window of Kindness, BLOCK Shop, or Companionship programs, please see below for how to get connected.

Youth Volunteering: If you are under 18 or are a parent / guardian inquiring about a youth volunteer opportunity please contact us at info@facinghomelessness.org before signing up for or attending a volunteer event. You can read more about our guidelines for youth volunteering here.

• Just Say Hello: How to begin? Here are a few ways you can connect with our unsheltered neighbors: Share a smile. | Purchase a gift card for someone in need - It gives a menu item of choice, access to a restroom, and shelter from the weather. | Carry socks in your car / bag for those in need to hand out at traffic lights or on the street. Attend a Facing Homelessness Orientation to learn more.

• Facing Homelessness Orientation: Learn more about the mission and history of Facing Homelessness and how you can get involved in our various programs!

• Window of Kindness: Volunteers hand out emergency supplies essential to staying dry and warm and offer a hot drink and conversation. Everything we give is a vehicle for kindness and human connection. Window hours are T-Th: 2-4 pm and Friday 1-4 pm. A Facing Homelessness Orientation is required before volunteering.

• BLOCK Build Day: We are building small homes for people who have experienced homelessness and would love your help to assemble and landscape these beautiful homes!

• Companionship Program: Resident Companions support the BLOCK community by cultivating authentic and caring relationships with BLOCK Residents. The goal of the companionship program is to cultivate a strong sense of community and additional circles of care for and with BLOCK Residents.  For more information please contact our BLOCK Resident Programs Manager.

• Host a BLOCK Home: Are you interested in creating a tangible solution for the housing crisis? Join our amazing community of BLOCK Hosts who proudly proclaim “Yes, in my backyard!” For more information please reach out to our Director of Community Programs.

• Social Media: Join the 50,000 people who follow us on Facebook and Instagram where we share stories and photos of people who are experiencing homelessness with the simple purpose of showing the beauty in each person AND creating connections to community and resources.

• Mailing list: Sign up to stay in touch and get all of our program updates!