To find emergency shelter and supplies during a disaster, search for open Red Cross shelters by address, city, state, and/or zip code.
Review Date: December 10, 2012
American Red Cross, National Headquarters
Learn of federal housing assistance programs available to assist the homeless and address housing issues on the national level.
Review Date: December 19, 2012
National Coalition for the Homeless
Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment, and believe your rights have been violated, you can file your fair housing complaint online.
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Review Date: February 01, 2013
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The National Flood Insurance Program is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Learn how to prepare for and recover from a flood, file an insurance claim, and find answers to frequently asked questions about flood and hurricane preparedness.
Review Date: December 10, 2012
Federal Emergency Management Agency
For people with disabilities, a dwelling must be fully accessible to become a home. Learn about accessible housing and the types of products that are available to achieve accessibility.
Review Date: February 11, 2013
Abledata
If you are homeless, help is available by contacting a homeless assistance agency in your area. Find a range of services, including shelter, food, counseling, and jobs skills programs.
Review Date: January 31, 2013
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Locate community-based organizations by state that provide street-based services, emergency shelter, transitional living programs, counseling, and social, health, educational and job-related services to over 2.5 million youth each year.
Review Date: December 23, 2012
National Network for Youth
Use this site to find information and resources to help you and your family plan for future long-term care (LTC) needs. Learn about long term care, including how and where to find services you need, as well as how to pay for services.
Review Date: February 21, 2013
Administration on Aging
This resource for wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans, their families offers information on benefits, employment, health, homeless assistance, housing, transportation, and other services.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Find resources for independent living centers, nurisng facilities, and clubs geared to meet the needs of deaf seniors. Resources are listed alphabetically by state.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
National Association of the Deaf
Single Family Housing Programs provide homeownership and home improvement opportunities to low- and moderate-income rural Americans through several loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs. Visit the listed sites for information and/or assistance.
Review Date: November 19, 2012
U.S. Department of Agriculture
