Dan Bodner
Transitional Shelter & Homelessness Expert
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Co-authored Articles (11)
Surviving Homelessness: Everything You Need to Know
Stay safe, find shelter & get back on your feet with this guide If you're facing the challenge or prospect of homelessness, it's hard to know what to do or where to go next. That's why we've put together this helpful gui...
How to
Start a Group Home
A group home can refer to many things, but it generally is a site that provides twenty-four hour non-medical care in a structured environment. They often focus on the elderly, people with mental or physical disabilities...
How to
Start a Nonprofit Homeless Shelter
Anyone can be homeless at any time. While most people can't fathom the idea of not having a roof over their head or a daily shower, millions of people suffer everyday with homelessness. Unfortunately, the number of homel...
How to
Live on the Street
People find themselves living on the streets for a variety of reasons, often because they have no other choice. While living on the streets can feel impossible, there are strategies to make it manageable. With a bit of p...
How to
Stay Clean when Homeless
There are a lot of overwhelming concerns that you have to face when you’re dealing with homelessness, like where to find your next meal or where you can safely spend the night. Understandably, staying clean may not be ...
How to
Help Feed the Homeless
Are you interested in helping to make sure your fellow man is still eating? Helping to add something to humanity in lean times, when many can become selfish, is highly commendable. Here's how to get started making a diff...
How to
Deal With Beggars Asking You for Money
When you’re in a city, you’ll likely encounter people who ask you for money. Sometimes it’s hard to walk away from a beggar. However, giving beggars money will only provide a very short term solution to a long stan...
How to
Help the Homeless
The Homeless Action Toolkit: get involved to change your community and the world There are lots of other ways to help homeless people. Donating food and clothing to homeless shelters is a great way to help. You could a...
How to
Be a Hero in Real Life
You do not have to wear a cape or be a crime fighter to be a hero. '''The key to being a real-life hero is having the attitude of one: humility, assertiveness, and kindness are all key traits to live by. Being a hero in ...
How to
Stay Warm on Cold Winter Nights if You are Homeless
During the cold winter months, it can be very difficult to stay warm living on the street. Choosing your clothing and shelter carefully can help. If you don’t (or can’t) choose to go to a shelter at night, looking fo...
How to Make and Distribute Blessing Bags for the Homeless
What to pack in a blessing bag for people experiencing homelessness A blessing bag is a small bag filled with food, toiletries, first aid supplies, and other items that could be useful for someone living on the street. K...
