Homelessness 101

Understanding Homelessness: A Complete Picture

A comprehensive look at homelessness in America, its causes, demographics, federal definitions, housing programs, and the systems working to address it. Designed for everyone from first-time volunteers to 40-year veterans. Whether you're just learning or think you know it all, there's something here for you.

4Modules

12Lessons

3h 0mTotal time

What to expect

Before you start: Nothing to prepare. Start wherever makes sense, and lessons can be taken in any order.
How it works: Short videos with a quick check after most lessons. If one doesn't land, you can take another pass. Nothing here can fail you.
When you finish: Your progress saves as you go, and you'll earn a certificate you can share.
If you get stuck: Reach out to your CoC lead and they can walk through any tricky spot.