SPCA security robot

San Francisco animal shelter hires a robot to force out homeless people

The shelter faces a fine for every day the robot patrols the streets.

On Dec 13, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Stephen Jones, Manchester arena emergency volunteer

Homeless heroes who helped Manchester victims have been offered thousands in donations

They helped strangers—and now strangers are helping them.

On May 24, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

seattle homeless shelter

Amazon’s new headquarters will provide housing for 200 homeless Seattle residents

It will house more than 200 people in 65 rooms, rent and utility-free forever.

On May 11, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Playboy model donates thousands to crowdfunding effort for homeless man

Xenia Deli surprised fundraisers with a massive donation.

On Jan 18, 2017 by [email protected]

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Where to volunteer in honor of Human Rights Day

Soup kitchens, LGBTQ organizations, take your pick!

On Dec 10, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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Muslim-owned restaurant offers elderly and homeless free meals on Christmas Day

They want to ensure 'no one eats alone.'

On Dec 6, 2016 by Mehak Anwar

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If you want to help the homeless, delete your food Instagrams

A new initiative will donate 11 meals for every food pic you erase.

On Sep 25, 2016 by [email protected]

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How a chatbot is helping homeless people find housing

A bot will optimize applications.

On Aug 10, 2016 by Selena Larson

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Here’s how a Las Vegas writer is crowdfunding new lives for homeless people living below the Strip

'We always make sure to give them the stuff that they need, give them a voice to speak for themselves.'

On Jan 22, 2016 by Marisa Kabas

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If Silicon Valley is richer than ever, why are Apple’s bus drivers living in their cars?

This is what it means to make ends meet while working for some of the wealthiest companies in the world.

On Sep 24, 2015 by Hanna Brooks Olsen

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A San Francisco startup connects donors and residents with the city’s homeless

HandUp took volunteers on a walk through the city.

On Sep 13, 2015 by Selena Larson

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Homeless people don’t need our shame—they need housing reform

This is what happens when well-off people attack the poor.

On Aug 27, 2015 by Kasia Pilat

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The Donald Trump homeless attack proves America needs better hate speech laws

Here's the disturbing reason two men attacked a homeless person in Trump's name—and what we can do about it.

On Aug 27, 2015 by Jayson Flores

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Our fear of the homeless is killing the homeless

#HomelessShaming isn’t just horrible—it’s also deadly

On Aug 5, 2015 by Hanna Brooks Olsen

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18-year-old makes thoughtful gift to homeless man, wants his admirers to pay it forward

Brandon Daroowala is getting a lot of attention, but he just hopes others will pay it forward too.

On Jul 29, 2015 by Dylan Love