On Saturday, November 22, 2008, more than 16,000 walkers participated in the Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The Program raised a total of $5.6 million to benefit 164 Washington metropolitan area homeless service providers, which provide safe, decent housing and social services to assist homeless families and individuals in the region. The funds were raised through the Help the Homeless Walkathon, more than 630 community mini-walks, sponsor contributions, and other related activities.  And, coupled with the $5.6 million raised through the Help the Homeless program, in 2008, Fannie Mae also provided $2.67 million in grants to organizations working to prevent and end homelessness across the country.

More than 12,000 people in the Washington metropolitan area are homeless and current economic conditions mean even more people  may be  at risk. Homeless figures include people who are living on the streets, staying in shelters, or living in transitional housing; more than 40 percent are members of families, roughly one-third are children. Nearly one-third of the region's homeless adults are employed, and in some areas, the share of employed homeless people is even higher.

Thank you for your interest and ongoing support in Fannie Mae’s Help the Homeless Program.  We are working to finalize plans for HTH 2009, and hope to have the website and materials in the very near future.  Please stay tuned to learn more about how you can get involved and make a difference. 

CALL FOR 2009 BENEFICIARIES: If your organization is interested in becoming a 2009 Help the Homeless Beneficiary please download the application. The application deadline is June 19, 2009.

2009 HTH Beneficiary Application