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It's initially difficult to get involved, here are a few ways to get started
It's initially difficult to get involved, here are a few ways to get started
Speaking at a City Council Meeting
Speaking at a City Council Meeting
Talk at your local city council meeting to advocate for change, you can find schedules by searching up your city followed by "city council meeting" or "town hall meeting".
Contact your Representatives
Contact your Representatives
Send comment/emails to your local representatives, we created a template for anyone interested in this initiatives. Here's a site for finding your rep: https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/
"We have a vital problem in [district], we are not providing the ones in our community most in need of our help. We must set a standard for all and move forward with affordable housing and higher quality shelters. To move forward as a community and as a district, our representatives must represent the entire population, and our policies have to grow to reflect that change. Thank you"
"We have a vital problem in [district], we are not providing the ones in our community most in need of our help. We must set a standard for all and move forward with affordable housing and higher quality shelters. To move forward as a community and as a district, our representatives must represent the entire population, and our policies have to grow to reflect that change. Thank you"
Donate
Donate
Destination Home is a non profit organization based in San Jose trying to end homelessness. Since their formation in 2015, they have helped over 17,000 people get a place to sleep, whether in the form of a shelter or affordable housing. They have a plan set in place from 2020-2025 to help limit homelessness with system changes, affordable housing, and cleaner and healthier shelters. Anybody who wants to make a difference can get involved with Destination: Home. They accept donations and will put them to good use. If you have a corporation or any sort of power in one, you can partner with them to help their project. Even if you don't have the means for that, educating yourself and advocating are crucial. They also have a mailing list to help you stay informed and receive updates.
To get involved with them: https://destinationhomesv.org/get-involved/
Volunteer to help homeless
Volunteer to help homeless
Volunteering can be a great way to help. A local soup kitchen or a food distribution site can be a great way to get involved. There is also an added benefit of getting volunteer hours as a student. See some organizations to get involved with below!
Volunteering Options in/near San Jose, California
Volunteering Options in/near San Jose, California
"Providing hot meals, shelter beds, showers, clothing, medical care to anyone in need – and through relationships, help people make the next step to the lasting solutions they need. "
"Feeding the hungry with dignity, no questions asked."
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
"We offer more than just nourishment, we are helping people in our own community feel a little more secure and find joy in the pleasure of cooking and sharing a meal with loved ones."
"Since 1965, changing the lives of the Bay Area’s homeless and hurting has been our mission. Through your support, our doors are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to care for homeless men, women and children."
Stand Up for Kids Silicon Valley
"StandUp for Kids is a national non-profit organization dedicated to ending the cycle of youth homelessness in local communities like yours. Since 1990, we have cared for homeless and at-risk youth by transitioning them from crisis to connection. We give our youth a sense of safety, hope, and belonging through housing support, mentoring, drop-in centers, and street outreach."
"Hunger at Home partners with local convention centers, hotels, and sports stadiums throughout Silicon Valley to collect excess food and goods. This food and goods are then distributed to hungry and homeless individuals through a robust nonprofit network."
"Family Supportive Housing provides temporary shelter and supportive services for homeless families in Santa Clara County to empower the families to move out of homelessness to independent, self-sufficient living in our community."
"The mission of RotaCare is to provide free medical care in the Bay Area for those who have the greatest need and the least access."
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