About Help the Homeless Program
The Help the Homeless Program raises awareness of homelessness and supports organizations working to prevent and end homelessness in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Help the Homeless encourages volunteerism that serves the homeless people and those at risk of becoming homeless.
The Help the Homeless Program works to:
- Raise public awareness to prevent and end homelessness in Washington, D.C.
- Help local organizations raise funds and build capacity to serve the homeless population
- Educate youth about issues of homelessness and encourage volunteerism in their communities
History
Fannie Mae created the Help the Homeless Program in 1988. Since then, it has become the nation’s largest fund-raising collaboration focused on homelessness. The Help the Homeless Program, which culminates each year with the Walkathon held the Saturday before Thanksgiving, has raised more than $75 million for nonprofit organizations in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area that serve homeless people and those at risk of becoming homeless.2008 Accomplishments
On Saturday, November 22, 2008, more than 16,000 walkers participated in the Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon on the National Mall. The Program raised $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 related activities. Fannie Mae also provided $2.67 million in grants to organizations working to prevent and end homelessness across the country.
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Fannie Mae is working with the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region (CFNCR), who will assist Fannie Mae in the administration of the Help the Homeless Program. CFNCR is a tax exempt 501 (c) (3) organization (Tax ID# 23-7343119). Your donation is tax deductible as a charitable contribution to the fullest extent of the law. Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Program, 3900 Wisconsin Avenue, NW; Washington, DC 20016.