10-10-10 World Homeless Day - COUNTDOWN – WEEK 9

We’re counting down, along with Portland Rescue Mission, 10 weeks to the launch of the first annual World Homeless Day on 10-10-10 (October 10, 2010).  Thanks for sharing these great resources PRM!  http://www.1010pdx.org/p/about.html

This week’s big idea: Learn About Homelessness

Statistics and stories shed light on the plight of homeless men, women and children.  Use these online resources to expand awareness and inspire action. 

ONLINE RESOURCES ABOUT HOMELESSNESS

1. Change.org – End Homelessness
   http://homelessness.change.org/
   
   Helpful blog covering issues of homelessness and related stories.
   
   
   
2. Alltop.com – Homelessness
   http://homeless.alltop.com/
   
   Compilation of 40 top blogs related to homelessness.  Includes links to the five most recent posts on each blog.
   
   
   
3. InvisiblePeople.tv
   http://invisiblepeople.tv/blog/
   
   Short candid video interviews with homeless people from all across America.
   
   
   
4. U.S. Conference of Mayors - Hunger and Homelessness Report
   http://www.usmayors.org/pressreleases/uploads/USCMHungercompleteWEB2009.pdf
   
   (PDF download) Annual report on hunger and homelessness in 27 U.S. cities including Portland, Oregon.
   
   
   
5. National Coalition for the Homeless
   http://nationalhomeless.org/factsheets/index.html  
   
   Facts and statistics about homelessness in America.
   
   
   
6. National Alliance to End Homelessness
   http://www.endhomelessness.org/
   
   News, facts, statistics, interactive maps and more about homelessness.
   
   
   
7. Homelessness Resource Center
   http://www.nrchmi.samhsa.gov
   
   Compiled articles for researching homelessness.