What It Is

Housing and shelter are about having a safe and stable place to live. A home provides more than just walls and a roof; it offers comfort, safety, and a sense of belonging. Housing-related causes support people experiencing homelessness, help families find affordable homes, and assist those displaced by disasters. For families, learning about housing builds awareness of inequality and empathy for those in need, while encouraging gratitude and community responsibility.

Why It Matters

• For everyone: Safe housing is a basic human need and a foundation for stability.

• For families: A secure home supports health, education, and well-being.

• For kids: Learning about homelessness and fairness teaches compassion and problem-solving.

Everyday Impact

• Individual: Learn about housing issues in your community.

• Family: Donate household items or volunteer at a shelter.

• Group: Support local affordable housing programs or participate in home repair projects.

Family Challenge Pack (Tiered Learning Path)

🟢 Tier 1: Discover

• Learn what home means and why safe housing matters.

• Read or watch stories about families rebuilding after losing their homes.

• Talk about what makes a home feel safe and welcoming.

• Research how many people in your community experience housing insecurity.

• Reflection prompt: What would you miss most if you did not have a stable home?

🟡 Tier 2: Do

• Help families and organizations that provide housing support.

• Donate blankets, toiletries, or gently used furniture to a local shelter.

• Volunteer with a community cleanup or home repair project.

• Create “welcome kits” with basic supplies for families moving into new homes.

• Reflection prompt: How does helping someone find comfort or stability affect you personally?

🔴 Tier 3: Lead

• Support long-term housing solutions and awareness.

• Organize a donation or fundraising event for a local housing nonprofit.

• Partner with a community group to host a family discussion about homelessness.

• Advocate for fair housing and rent support programs in your city or school district.

• Reflection prompt: How can families work together to make sure everyone has a safe place to live?

How to Learn More [click for link]

• Habitat for Humanity

• National Alliance to End Homelessness

• ShelterBox

Spotting Real vs. Fake

• Real housing organizations explain exactly how they help families and communities.

• Avoid programs that ask for personal financial information or unclear “application fees.”

• Look for groups that build, repair, or advocate for safe, affordable housing.

Youth Role Models

Veronika Scott – Founded The Empowerment Plan at age 22, creating jobs for women experiencing homelessness who make coats that turn into sleeping bags.

Joshua Coombes – A hairstylist who started Do Something for Nothing, offering free haircuts to people living on the streets to restore dignity and confidence.

Khloe Thompson – Founded Khloe Kares at age 8, sewing and delivering Kare Bags filled with supplies to people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.

Hailey Fort – Began building small shelters and growing food for people in need when she was just 9 years old.

Marley Dias – Although known for her literacy campaign, she also advocates for children’s well-being, including fair access to safe homes and schools.

Reflection Prompt

After engaging in a housing-related action:

• What does “home” mean to you?

• How can communities make housing more fair and accessible?

• What did you learn from helping others find stability or comfort?

Cause-to-Action Pathways

• Individual: Learn about homelessness and support local shelters.

• Family: Donate or volunteer with housing and repair organizations.

• Group: Advocate for affordable housing and community programs.

The Big Picture

Housing is more than shelter; it is the starting point for opportunity, health, and connection. When families learn about and support housing causes through LiveImpact.io, they help ensure that everyone has the foundation to build a better future. A caring community begins with making sure every person has a safe place to call home.