"Change for the Homeless" Program

We feel it's important to give back to a community as there are always less fortunate than us. It not only helps people in need directly, we feel it helps the community and world as a whole.  Helping the homeless is one of many charitable programs that the the world needs more of, and we feel we can help in a unique way.

When you join for a free account, we donate a small amount to the homeless in one of our search areas. When you pay for an account we will donate more. You can also donate directly when you apply for a full paid membership to donate anywhere between $0.01 and $0.99 (or more) cents to help the homeless in your area. We will send you a receipt for the donation amount you can use to deduct taxes and will be an anonymous donation made through our company. Often times people are unwilling to donate directly to homeless in fear it may not be making a strong impact. We want to alleviate that sense.

Donations made to us from you, and by us, are all contributed to programs that will help the homeless be able to change their current situation. Sometimes they are for basic necessities like food, water, and shelter. Other times they are used to help teach necessary skills so they can become working members of society again. And some donations are for those homeless who have mental ailments that prevent them from becoming working members of society that will help keep them off the streets and living a life that is not completely downtrodden.

This program is just getting under way. We will post more updates here. In the future we plan on adding free apartment searches for the homeless through specific organizations, as well as providing free business cards that you can pick up free at one of our mobile stores. These business cards you will be able to hand out to homeless people when they ask you for change instead of money as so many are reluctant to give.

Thank you for taking an interest. There are many places that need volunteers in both time and money. If you feel like you would like to give even a little of either one, it will help positively impact someone else's life that needs it. All monetary donations, or donations of gently used clothing, working appliances and furniture are tax deductible and greatly needed. Volunteer work especially can make give you a sense of accomplishment and a feeling of goodwill. Until we have a strong relationship with any one of these programs, we recommend the Midnight Mission for immediate help. You can donate gifts and funds by calling 213-624-9258 ext. 1335, or visit their website at: http://www.midnightmission.org. They also have charitable events if you'd like to donate while enjoying something you love like golf.

Thank you.