In general, any business organization can help the homeless by contributing money or volunteers to local shelters and to promote the availability of jobs for those whose circumstances are mainly attributable to their inability to find steady work and income. Private Individuals

Unfortunately comparatively few private individuals take the initiative to do anything to help the homeless, mainly because they underestimate how far even a little help goes. The simplest way to help is to contribute money to established public and private programs already in existence because the more money they have the better assistance they can provide and to the largest number of people. Private individuals can also contribute by promoting the importance of helping the homeless at their places of business and by donating their time to help coordinate services for the homeless. On a more personal level, private individuals can also be tremendously helpful by donating their time and resources to help their at-risk neighbors improve their situations by networking to help them secure jobs in a challenging economy. Ultimately, the solution to homelessness in America will require efforts in all three major areas: meaningful political and economic reforms, private sector organizational support, and "grass-roots" assistance within the community on a more personal level.

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