Resources

Help Card

A robust directory of services to support homeless or newly housed individuals. This directory is available online only.

Open Help Card

Street Guide

The Street Guide is a printable, one-page resource for use by individuals in crisis, living on the streets or in shelters. 

Open Street Guide

2-1-1

2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE provides free information and referral assistance.

Call 2-1-1

Our
Mission

The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County acts as a catalyst, uniting partners and maximizing resources to move people experiencing homelessness into permanent housing with supportive services.

By the Numbers

30,000+

people housed since 2012
(by the partners of The Way Home)

~90%

success rate for local housing programs (don't return to homelessness within two years)

22,600

unique people accessed homeless assistance in 2022

$179M

in public funding for homeless solutions in FY2023 (coordinated by CFTH)

News

By Fryda Ochoa 19 Mar, 2024
This Women’s History Month we are spotlighting our executive team - made up entirely of women!
By Fryda Ochoa 29 Feb, 2024
Welcoming Kathy Murray as our new CFAO!
By Fryda Ochoa 27 Feb, 2024
This Black History Month we are highlighting the voices of Black leaders within our organization
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Take Action

CFTH works every day to shift our community from managing homelessness to solving it. Find out how you can be a part of the solution:

Every gift, large or small, supports our mission: To lead in the development and implementation of community strategies to prevent and end homelessness.

Homelessness is a complex issue, and effective efforts to prevent and end it require broad community participation.

Volunteerism is a critical ingredient in ending homelessness in our community. 

Join CFTH General Newsletter

For the general public to stay informed about CFTH programs, news, and volunteer opportunities.

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Join the CoC Connection

For partners of The Way Home to receive information on what’s happening in the Houston region’s homeless response system. 

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