HomeSight Links: Shelter / Homeless

Shelter / Homeless

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54 Ways You Can Help The Homeless: http://www.earthsystems.org/ways/; An entire book online, this site gives information about homelessness, giving to the homeless, ending homelessness, and related resources.; Rating: Excellent; Location: West Orange, New Jersey, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, New Jersey, Index / Periodical, Shelter / Homeless
Best Practices For Human Settlements Database: http://www.bestpractices.org/; "This searchable database contains proven solutions to common urban problems facing the world's cities today." A variety of projects are discussed, including those relating to affordable housing, homelessness, land usage, construction techniques, home financing, and a wealth of related issues, such as poverty, education, sustainability, economic development, social services, gender equity and equality, environmental protection, and other urban issues. Full project descriptions are provided only if you have an account with them.; Rating: Excellent; Location: New York, New York, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, New York, Multi-National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Hospice / Healthcare, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Bethesda Project: http://www.netaxs.com/people/bethesda/; This site highlights Bethesda's mission to "nurture the possibilities of common life in small communities of disabled, homeless, single people, so that they can serve themselves, care for one another, and support one another's needs, ambitions, and hopes." Information provided includes their goals, services, various shelters (with location and contact information provided), and their volunteer needs.; Rating: Informative; Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Pennsylvania, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Assisted Living, Cohousing / Cooperative, Shelter / Homeless, Single Room Occupancy, Transitional
Bob's Open Door: http://www.cix.co.uk/~franklin/; With the self-proclaimed mission statement "Open Door is committed to bringing you subjective, unreliable, and probably out of date comments on social housing websites," this site includes a wonderful array of housing-related sites. Be sure to check out Bob's downloadable "Affordability Spreadsheet."; Rating: Recommended; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Cardiff YMCA Housing Association: http://info.cf.ac.uk/ccin/main/employ/ymca/ymca3.html; The Association's site describes their effort to tackle the homelessness problem in Cardiff through the provision of good quality temporary accommodations. Hostel regulations, provisions, and contact information is provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, Wales, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Census Bureau: http://www.census.gov/; This site includes information about every subject covered by the United States Census, and is fully searchable. Frequently updated, it provides the most current housing information in a variety of formats and subject headings for your ease of location, with most indexed, obviously, under the "H" heading.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Design / Architectural, Neighborhood / Community, Hospice / Healthcare, Shelter / Homeless
Center for Women in Transition: http://www.prairienet.org/cwt/; The Center for Women in Transition "provides shelter and support services to women and families to establish independent living situations." Their site offers information and resources to the community, details their programs, projects, and services, provides volunteer information, and includes stories of their residents' lives.; Rating: Informative; Location: Champaign, Illinois, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: http://www.cbpp.org/; "The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is a nonpartisan research organization and policy institute that conducts research and analysis on a range of government policies and programs, with an emphasis on those affecting low- and moderate-income people." Their site details past reports, ongoing studies, and a wealth of information regarding federal and state policies affecting primarily moderate- and low-income residents in the fields of healthcare, housing, and poverty.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Non-Profit Organization, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Shelter / Homeless
Centre for Urban and Regional Studies -- University of Birmingham: http://www.bham.ac.uk/curs/; This site covers CURS' research and development programs in management and policy issues in housing, urban development and renewal, poverty and deprivation, and other related issues. The University's degrees and programs are also discussed.; Rating: Informative; Location: Birmingham, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, Non-Profit Organization, University Program, Special Interest / Minority, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless
Change Communications: http://www.change.org/; The Change Communications site offers a wide range of Internet services, designed to help housing and community development organizations use the new communications technology to its fullest potential by providing Internet and Web help and design services. An excellent resource guide of related links is also included.; Rating: Recommended; Location: USA; Related pages: USA, National, Private Business, Index / Periodical, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless: http://enteract.com/~cch/; CCH is "dedicated to addressing the emergency needs of homeless persons and the primary causes of homelessness in Chicago, such as lack of affordable housing and jobs that pay a living wage." Their site discusses these issues and also includes descriptions of recent accomplishments, projects, committees and membership opportunities.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Illinois, State / Regional / Local, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless
Commonwealth Homeless Persons Assistance Act 1974: http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/hpaa1974308/; The entire Act online, this site provides Australian information about "Payments by the Commonwealth in respect of the Provision of Assistance for Homeless Persons and for certain other Persons."; Rating: Informative; Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia; Related pages: Australia, Australia, Australian Capital Territory, National, Legal / Policy, Shelter / Homeless
Community Services Planning Council: http://www.sacramento.org/cspc/; The CSPC and its site coordinate programs serving children, seniors, medically underserved, hungry and homeless people and nonprofit organizations in the Sacramento area. Information included on this site: provided services, ongoing programs and projects, contact and assistance information, and research and resource links.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Sacramento, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Special Interest / Minority, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc. (CARE): http://www.care.org/; CARE is one of the world's largest international development and relief organizations. Programs detailed on this site include those related to emergency relief and rehabilitation, education, children's health, reproductive health, water and sanitation, small economic activity development, agriculture, community development and environment.; Rating: Informative; Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Georgia, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Special Interest / Minority, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless
Department of Housing and Urban Development: http://www.hud.gov/; The site for the United States' primary Housing agency, this page includes everything you ever wanted to know about the ongoings of the Department. It contains a variety of information about business opportunities, communities, homes (buying, renting, finding), and HUD news. Updated nearly every day, this is an excellent site.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Design Center for American Urban Landscape -- University of Minnesota: http://gumby.arch.umn.edu/dcaul/DCAUL.html; This web site provides an overview of their mission, publications and staff, including community development, public housing, and sustainable development projects.; Rating: Informative; Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Minnesota, State / Regional / Local, University Program, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Encyclopedia of Housing: http://www.sagepub.com/sagepage/encyclopedia_of_housing.htm; An excellent site detailing the newly released master reference book, this site includes the master list of entries, excerpts, and the introduction. Entries include brief definitions, historical background, descriptive statistics, policy analysis, critical assessment, and suggestions for further study, listing classic works and key publications.; Rating: Excellent; Location: California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Assisted Living, Cohousing / Cooperative, Hospice / Healthcare, Manufactured, Shelter / Homeless, Single Room Occupancy, Transitional
Eugene Committee for Affordable Housing: http://www.efn.org/~cfah/; This site has been created to serve as a "electronic clearinghouse" for information regarding the passage of the Eugene Affordable Housing Utility Consumption Tax, a measure intended to provide resources to help build and develop affordable housing. Links to other housing resources are also included.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Eugene, Oregon, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Oregon, State / Regional / Local, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Legal / Policy, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
European Federation of National Organizations working with the Homeless (FEANTSA): http://s1.cxwms.ac.uk/Academic/AGPU/staffpag/robinson/interest/homeless/feantsa.html; This site identifies FEANTSA's policy goals, research activities, current lobbying, publications and other information about the groups' efforts to alleviate homelessness in Europe. Organizational structure, the Federation's members, and contact information is also provided. Unfortunately, there are no links to projects, ongoing studies, sites, or groups.; Rating: Informative; Location: Brussels, Belgium; Related pages: Belgium, Multi-National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless
Fannie Mae Foundation: http://www.fanniemaefoundation.org/; "The Fannie Mae Foundation supports national and local nonprofit organizations working to provide decent and affordable housing, and otherwise improve the quality of life, in communities throughout the United States." Information on their site includes past newsletters, their annual report, and descriptions of projects and programs to help the homeless, housing research, and community outreach services.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless
First Place Family Center: http://www.efn.org/~fpfc/; This site details the services provided by the Center, whose goal is to primarily serve the needs of homeless and low-income families with children. Their program offers a unique and cost effective method of providing services by volunteers, both in the night shelter program and the day use facility. Other information provided includes links to related services and agencies, and contact information.; Rating: Informative; Location: Eugene, Oregon, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Oregon, State / Regional / Local, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Foothill Family Shelter: http://www.csz.com/community/service/ffs/html/ffs.html; This site contains information about this transitional facility for homeless families with children from the west end of San Bernardino County and the east end of Los Angeles county. Resident qualifications, shelter services and contact information are provided on this site.; Rating: Informative; Location: Upland, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, State / Regional / Local, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
HomeAid America: http://www.HomeAid.org/; "HomeAid's mission is to build or renovate shelters for transitionally homeless men, women and children," and their site lists pertinent press releases, events, projects, programs, and other homelessness information.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Irvine, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Homeless Online: The Coalition on Homelessness: http://www.homeless.org/; "Homeless Online has been created in an effort to unify online resources for the benefit of the homeless population," and their brief site strives to "develop and advocate effective and humane services, employment, and housing for homeless and low-income people." This site includes details of the San Francisco and Palo Alto chapters and information how to volunteer, become a member, or reach other homelessness resources.; Rating: Informative; Location: San Francisco, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, State / Regional / Local, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Hostels Online: http://www.hostels.org.uk/; This site, which you must register to use (although guest usage is allowed), contains up-to-the-hour information on available beds in the London area in transitional and youth hostels.; Rating: Excellent; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Housing Management: http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/chp/hm.htm; This site details publication information about various Housing Management books and articles available from the University of York.; Rating: Recommended; Location: York, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, Index / Periodical, University Program, Affordable / Assisted, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative, Shelter / Homeless
Info Xchange: http://www.infoxchange.net.au/; This site provides information about a variety of housing services, programs, support, training and accommodations for all types of residents in Australia (including those in community housing, homeless shelters, youth housing, transitional housing, and private rental markets for youth and adults).; Rating: Recommended; Location: Victoria, Australia; Related pages: Australia, Australia, Victoria, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
InnVision: http://www.innvision.sj.ca.us./; "InnVision is dedicated to helping individuals and families break the cycle of poverty and homelessness." Their site provides information about their short-term housing, long-term housing and comprehensive support services. Additional information is provided about receiving meals, homelessness, programs, employment, shelters, community links, and how to become a volunteer.; Rating: Informative; Location: San Jose, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, State / Regional / Local, Membership Group, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Inside Housing: The National Voice of Housing: http://www.atlas.co.uk/inside/; This is the site of a weekly news magazine aimed at all working in or concerned with social housing across the United Kingdom. It features UK housing links, job listings, their services, programs and events, as well as subscription information.; Rating: Informative; Location: UK; Related pages: UK, National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Environmental / Sustainable, Hospice / Healthcare, Shelter / Homeless
Institute on Race and Poverty -- University of Minnesota: http://www.umn.edu/irp/; "Created to focus attention on the unique dynamic created by the intersection of racial segregation and poverty," this site highlights the Institute's work with communities, organizers, developers, agencies and corporations to alleviate racial segregation and poverty. The site includes their research, publications, events and conferences, press releases, and related sites, topics and readings. Newly added is their final report entitled "Examining the Relationship Between Housing, Education, and Persistent Segregation."; Rating: Informative; Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Minnesota, National, University Program, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Shelter / Homeless
International Homeless Discussion List and Archives: http://csf.Colorado.EDU/homeless/; This is an excellent site that includes a comprehensive list of links discussing homelessness issues, resources, discussion lists, health and medical services, and policy issues.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Ashland, Oregon, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Oregon, Multi-National, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
International Union of Gospel Missions: http://www.iugm.org/; An excellent site about IUGM's programs, services, and educational programs, this searchable site also includes a diverse array of information about homelessness, alleviating poverty, ways to volunteer, job placement, missions directory, welfare reform and links to countless related sites.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Missouri, Multi-National, Index / Periodical, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Jewish Information and Reference Service of Greater Washington: http://www.jirs.org/; This site maintains a massive directory for Jewish services and resources in the Washington, DC, region, including a variety of listed housing options and services.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, State / Regional / Local, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Special Interest / Minority, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare, Shelter / Homeless
Joseph Rowntree Foundation: http://www.jrf.org.uk/; This site "supports programs of research and innovative development in the fields of housing, social care and social policy," includes its publications, and contains a vast amount of research findings in a fully searchable database.; Rating: Recommended; Location: York, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Construction / Product, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Mary's Shelter: http://www.teenshelter.org/; This site is home of Mary's Shelter, which provides "comprehensive residential care for pregnant minors." The site includes information about their services, events, adolescent pregnancy statistics, and how to contact the shelter.; Rating: Informative; Location: Santa Ana, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Special Interest / Minority, Shelter / Homeless
Ministry to the Homeless: http://www.teleport.com/~loucc/homeless.html; This site provides information about the Ministry's services, clientele, and programs. Contact information as well as volunteer opportunities are provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Oregon, State / Regional / Local, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
National Coalition for the Homeless: http://nch.ari.net/; This is a site from one of the United States' foremost national advocacy networks for ending homelessness. Especially notable here is a narrative describing one family's path into homelessness, and the Coalition's searchable database of bibliographic resources available for purchase. Also included are facts about homelessness, links to current legislation and policy issues on the topic, a directory of state and national organizations on homelessness, upcoming conferences, and other useful resources.; Rating: Excellent; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Shelter / Homeless, Single Room Occupancy, Transitional
National Community Housing Forum: http://www.merlin.com.au/nchf/; Promoting a housing alternative that offers renters many of the advantages of home ownership, the NCHF site includes a variety of information about community housing, housing alternatives in Australia and details of Australian housing policy issues affecting housing problems.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia; Related pages: Australia, Australia, New South Wales, National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative, Shelter / Homeless
National Homeless Civil Rights Organizing Project: http://nch.ari.net/nhcrop.html; This site details the National Housing Institute's plan to generate a national network for homelessness advocacy and civil rights. Their mission "to prevent and combat the violation of homeless people's civil rights focuses on linking homeless individuals and families, and the grassroots efforts that they lead, into a national network in order fortify those local efforts and to strengthen cooperation." Contact information is provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
North Carolina Consolidated Plan: http://www.commerce.state.nc.us/commerce/commasst/plan/toc.html; North Carolina has created a detailed Consolidated Plan to "provide decent housing, to provide a suitable living environment, and to expand economic opportunity." There is a wealth of information provided on this page about homelessness, tax-credits, affordable housing, zoning, community development, action plans, block grants, and housing persons with disabilities and severe illnesses.; Rating: Excellent; Location: North Carolina, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, North Carolina, State / Regional / Local, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Neighborhood / Community, Hospice / Healthcare, Shelter / Homeless
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE): http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/; A division of the Department of Health and Human Services, this searchable site provides information about homelessness, disability and aging, poverty, and specific guidelines, programs, and services for housing people within those categories.; Rating: Informative; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Special Interest / Minority, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Orange County Rescue Mission: http://www.rescuemission.org/; This searchable site provides information about receiving meals, homelessness, programs, employment, and shelters in Orange County.; Rating: Informative; Location: Santa Ana, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, State / Regional / Local, Shelter / Homeless
Poptel InfoSource -- Housing Issues Bulletin Board: http://www.poptel.org.uk/housing/; This site provides pertinent information about this United Kingdom based bulletin board, aimed at providing "an open forum for anyone interested in UK housing to discuss any issues relevant to housing, homelessness and related issues." Details of how to join and post to the list, and other list information is provided.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Manchester, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative, Hospice / Healthcare, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Priority Youth Housing: http://www.gn.apc.org/priority/; "Priority Youth Housing provides affordable accommodation with support to single homeless people aged 16-25 years old in Bristol, England." Their site provides writing by residents, advice and information about housing, legal, career, financial, health, and women's issues, local contacts, and links to related sites.; Rating: Informative; Location: Bristol, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Special Interest / Minority, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Real Change -- Seattle's Homeless Newspaper: http://www.speakeasy.org/realchange/; This site includes past issues of this newspaper written and generated by Seattle's homeless population. Arranged by subject in past and recent issues, a variety of local issues are discussed, including housing, welfare, homelessness, and other related topics.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Seattle, Washington, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Washington, State / Regional / Local, Affordable / Assisted, Legal / Policy, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Resource Information Service: A Guide to Homelessness in the UK: http://www.ris.org.uk/; This site provides information about organizations, resources and agencies available for housing the homeless in the United Kingdom. Information about legislation, accommodations, homelessness, and links to important resources are provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Riverside Housing Association: http://www.riverside.org.uk/; The site for an English housing association whose "aim is to provide, improve and manage good-quality housing for rent for those who need it most," it includes detailed information about crime, community development, training and employment, health, and a variety of information about the association itself.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Liverpool, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Design / Architectural, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Saint Francis House: http://www.stfrancishouse.org/; This site for Saint Francis House, which provides comprehensive day programs for Boston's homeless populations, includes information about receiving meals, homelessness, programs, statistics, missions, employment, and needed donations.; Rating: Informative; Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Massachusetts, State / Regional / Local, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Santa Monica Public Electronic Network: http://www.ci.santa-monica.ca.us/; This is a very well organized and designed page with links to all City events, community programs, civil departments and offices, transportation information and links to information about local activities and resources. Housing plans, rent control devices, neighborhood development topics and community related issues are discussed.; Rating: Informative; Location: Santa Monica, California, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, California, State / Regional / Local, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless
Scottish Homes -- Housing Information in Scotland: http://www.scot-homes.gov.uk/; Although this site is somewhat slow to load, it is worth the wait. Striving to tackle Scotland's housing problems, this page includes details of their housing management, regional associations, strategies, financial responsibilities, publications, news and contact information. Information about their research on homelessness, rural housing, minorities, and community issues is also included.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, Scotland, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Special Interest / Minority, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless
Seattle Department of Housing and Human Services: http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/seattle/dhhs/dhhs-pg.htm; This site includes a variety of information bout Seattle's DHHS programs, services, initiatives, and general information. Details about Seattle's aging and youth populations, tenant rights, housing options, energy efficiency, homeowner's assistance, energy conservation programs, and housing discrimination are provided.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Seattle, Washington, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Washington, State / Regional / Local, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Cohousing / Cooperative, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Seattle Office of Management and Planning: http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/seattle/planning/home.htm; This site includes Seattle's current initiatives, plans, programs and budget and as well as their entire comprehensive plan and detailed issues.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Seattle, Washington, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Washington, State / Regional / Local, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless
Shelter: http://www.shelter.org.uk/; This site is home of the United Kingdom's National Campaign for Homeless People, and provides information about their fundraising, projects, publications, press releases, case studies and Fair Housing.; Rating: Recommended; Location: London, England, UK; Related pages: UK, UK, England, National, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Shelter / Homeless, Transitional
Shelters in the Washington D.C. Region: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/seosamh/aiteanna.htm; This is the site created by a volunteer at a shelter in the Washington, D.C. area who has generated a list of all the shelters in the municipal region by county. The listings are not linked to these shelters, but all appropriate contact information is provided.; Rating: Recommended; Location: Prince Frederick, Maryland, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, Maryland, State / Regional / Local, Shelter / Homeless
United Nations Development Programs -- Sustainable Human Development: http://www.undp.org/; "UNDP's mission is to help countries in their efforts to achieve sustainable human development by assisting them to build their capacity to design and carry out development programs in poverty eradication, employment creation and sustainable livelihoods, the empowerment of women and the protection and regeneration of the environment." The site includes statistics, publications, recent news updates, and focus on environment, gender, poverty and governance.; Rating: Informative; Location: World; Related pages: World, Multi-National, Non-Profit Organization, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless
United Nations Economic and Social Development Division: http://www.un.org/ecosocdev/; This site index provides information about every kind of economic, social, housing, personal or environmental program the United Nations maintains.; Rating: Excellent; Location: World; Related pages: World, Multi-National, Index / Periodical, Affordable / Assisted, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare, Shelter / Homeless
United Nations Research Institute for Social Development: http://www.unrisd.org/html/urbgov/; This page provides information regarding community governance, its social impacts, homelessness, and gender movements. Two discussion papers are provided.; Rating: Informative; Location: Geneva, Switzerland; Related pages: Switzerland, Multi-National, Index / Periodical, Special Interest / Minority, Neighborhood / Community, Shelter / Homeless
Urban Land Institute: http://www.uli.org/; With a mission to "provide responsible leadership in the use of land in order to enhance the total environment," ULI and its website strive to provide ample information to members, officials, and the public about urban planning, growth, and development. Information on this site includes conference, meeting and event dates, a continuing education database, research agendas, project reference files (you must be a member to have access to full text files), their online bookstore, and an extensive resource directory.; Rating: Informative; Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Related pages: USA, USA, District of Columbia, National, Membership Group, Non-Profit Organization, Affordable / Assisted, Disability Concern, Fair housing, Legal / Policy, Special Interest / Minority, Environmental / Sustainable, Neighborhood / Community, Assisted Living, Hospice / Healthcare, Manufactured, Shelter / Homeless, Single Room Occupancy, Transitional