There is more than one way to help the homeless, the most important thing is to do something for these needy street dwellers. Donating food and clothing may be the first choice, but you could also volunteer your time with a charitable organization that works to improve the conditions of the homeless in your neighborhood or city. Educate yourself and others about homelessness and share the facts about homelessness with others. Send letters to the local newspaper, blog and social media to spread the word about the problem homelessness poses and raise awareness of what everyone can do to help. Donate money. The easiest way to help the homeless is to donate money to nonprofit organizations that serve the homeless. This ensures that the necessary materials are available for social workers and workers in this field to carry out their difficult work