November is National Homelessness Awareness Month, a time dedicated to bringing attention to homelessness in America. It is an opportunity to recognize the lives of people experiencing homelessness and educate those uninformed about the struggles they face. There is an abundance of resources from organizations who strive to decrease homelessness and assist those who are struggling. Here are five of these resources located in the Philadelphia area.

1. Project HOME: Project HOME is a Philadelphia organization that aims to break the cycle of homelessness by addressing the root causes of poverty. The organization provides a safe environment for people struggling to find housing. Their programs offer housing, opportunities for employment, medical care and education, among other resources. 
2. The Bethesda Project: The Bethesda Project is an initiative that has been offering emergency shelter and housing since 1979. The initiative works throughout Center City in Philadelphia to help those struggling for basic necessities. They base their work around the core values of service, social justice, dignity and the worth of the person, alongside the importance of human relationships, integrity and competence. 
3. Face to Face: Face to Face is a Germantown-based organization centered around vows of hospitality, mutuality and transformation. People experiencing homelessness can receive care and services from their health center, legal center, early child education program or Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, a social services organization that aids the underserved in Philadelphia. Face to Face serves 2,500 community members yearly. 
4. HopePHL: Pronounced “hopeful,” HopePHL was founded through the merging of People’s Emergency Center (PEC) and Youth Service, Inc. (YSI). This organization provides permanent housing to families experiencing homelessness, especially those escaping domestic violence. Their services include parenting workshops, on-site case management and individual emotional health sessions to support residents during difficult times.
5. Drueding Center: The Drueding Center offers residential, community and childcare services to those in need in Philadelphia. They also run the Green Light Food Pantry, which promotes a healthy eating lifestyle to equip individuals with the tools needed to live a healthier life. The center aims to build a better life for the younger generations while providing an outlet for families experiencing homelessness.