The independent short film, "How To Sleep In The Cold" tells the story of one homeless woman.  According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, there were 771,480 homeless people in the US on January, 2024.  That figure increased 18% from the previous year.

But it's worse in some areas. For example, homelessness increased 78% in the New Orleans metro in the past six years.  This page lists various resources for homeless people and homeless prevention through your donation or volunteering.

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New Orleans

New Orleans Mission

(504) 523-2116

Covenant House NOLA

(504) 584-1111

City of New Orleans Shelter & Engagement Center

(504) 332-5713

Unity of Greater New Orleans

(504) 821-4496

New Orleans Women and Children's Shelter

(504) 522-9340

Salvation Army

(800) SAL-ARMY