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Introduction

This guide provides a number of ways that different members in your company can rise to the challenge of both strengthening your organization and offering greatly needed support to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The activities range from something as simple as recycling your printer ink cartridges to an uncomplicated way of helping to build a home for a family in need. Simply making the commitment to consider new ways of doing everyday activities can make it easy for you to have a real impact on your company and your community.

In the following pages there are numerous suggestions on how within some of the most common areas of responsibility in an organization, be it community relations, human resources, etc., you can help homeless people. There are also a number of stories included that show how the business community is assuming leadership in this area. Information is also provided to help you understand the factors that lead to homelessness and to gain a better appreciation of where you may be able to help.

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Last Modified: 2005-03-23
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