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Think homelessness is an issue in SF? Want to do something about it? Take this short, 5 minute, quiz and you'll get a personalized action plan to help you start making an impact!

The SF Homelessness Action Plan Quiz

I feel comfortable starting conversations with strangers.

I get energized walking through busy areas of the city.  


I always make a plan before taking action.  


I volunteer my time for causes I care about.  


I feel comfortable walking past an encampment.

I would like to personally take more action to help the homeless  


Where do you think the most progress is being made?

**Day One**
Show some respect, say good morning to a few people experiencing homelessness over the next few days  
**Day Two**
Buy a Street Sheet!  
**Day Three**
Volunteer to help Build a Transitional Home with SFHC!  
**Day Four**
Donate Money, make an impact! $5-$50  
**Day Five**
Photograph non-utilized locations near your home/work/along your commute for transitional villages/sanctioned encampments to house 1-5 of the 5x8x8 shelters. Post to @saintfrancischallenge   
**Day Six**
Donate Your Time - volunteer at a shelter in your neighborhood. Answer phones, sort mail, serve food, wash dishes, distribute clothes, babysit kids, clean floors, fix a leaky toilet. Find out what they need and how you can help.

Hands-on Hero

**Day One**
Show some respect, say good morning to a few people experiencing homelessness over the next few days  
**Day Two**
Start a letter campaign
Letter campaign A
Share your letter with your friends (10 friends? Keep it open?)  
**Day Three**
Follow up! Attend a council meeting and tell people about your letter  
**Day four**
Stay woke. Read two articles about the experience or issue of homelessness
https://medium.com/@storiesbehindthefog  
**Day Five**
Donate your stuff! Dig through those old clothes and maybe even donate a dress shirt?
Blankets, coats, books, small kitchen items
Donating to a shelter? Think about office supplies, electronics or appliances...  
**Day Six**
Join the SFHC Advocacy Team! Help find available space for transitional housing.

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<p>Think homelessness is an issue in SF? Want to do something about it? Take this short, 5 minute, quiz and you'll get a personalized action plan to help you start making an impact!</p>

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The SF Homelessness Action Plan Quiz

The SF Homelessness Action Plan Quiz

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