Each year thousands of men, women, and children across the United States and Canada end up on the streets, struggling to find a hot meal or a night’s shelter. The harsh reality of homelessness is that people who once had stability in their lives now experience alienation, fear, and desperation. Children and runaway teens are among the most vulnerable of the homeless population facing an additional threat of sexual exploitation at the hands of predators.

Through contributions to this project, ALTERNATIVE GIFTS INTERNATIONAL (AGI) sends grants to homeless shelters for adults, teens, and children, and to food pantries. Over the past 25 years, AGI donors have funded many food pantries and shelters, helping thousands of homeless people in the United States and Canada.