7 ways to help a homeless family in Colombia

In Colombia there are 4.8 million households with a housing deficit, according to the DANE25.61% of the country's families. Behind each number is a missing or crumbling home. The good news is that help homeless families It doesn't depend on having a lot of money or a lot of time, and there is more than one entry point.

Here are seven concrete ways to do it with Hepacom. Some take five minutes, others a whole Saturday. Choose the one that suits you best and get started.

1. Donate once

The most direct way to help homeless families It's a one-time donation. You contribute what you can, when you can, with no future commitments. That money is used to buy cement, paint, or flooring for a specific project. If you want to get started today, you can do so through our website. donate.

2. Become a monthly donor

A monthly donation, however small, changes the way we plan. Knowing what we have each month allows us to commit to longer-term projects without getting stuck halfway through. Ten families contributing small amounts consistently sustain more than a stroke of luck. You set it up once in donate and it renews itself.

3. Be a construction volunteer

If you prefer to give your time instead of money, this is the way for you. No experience is necessary: we'll teach you on the spot how to mix materials, paint, or help with flooring, and you can also supervise the children while the adults work. Bring comfortable clothes, a hat, sunscreen, and water; we'll provide the rest. Sign up as volunteer.

4. Donate building materials

Not all help is money. If you have bricks, paint, cement, tools, or even furniture in good condition, that in-kind donation goes directly to a construction project. For many families, decent furniture is essential to having a home, not a luxury. You can coordinate what to donate from donate building materials.

5. Sponsor a family

Sponsorship means supporting a specific family throughout their housing journey. Instead of a one-off donation, you become involved with a case and follow it through to the end. It's the option for those who want their help to have a name and a track record, not just a receipt. We'll tell you how it works if you contact us via WhatsApp at +57 300 143 7951.

6. Add your company as an ally

Businesses can also help homeless families, And, in doing so, give meaning to their social responsibility. A partner company can contribute resources, donate materials, or take their team on a corporate volunteer day. A Saturday spent working together brings a team closer together than many meetings. Write to us at contactanos@hepacom.org and we'll put it together.

7. Share what we do

It sounds minor, but it's not. Sharing our campaigns with your network opens doors to donors, volunteers, and allies we wouldn't otherwise reach. It costs nothing and multiplies everything else. If this message resonated with you, please share it.

What is your way of helping homeless families?

There's no right answer. Those with time go to a construction site; those with a business contribute to their company; those with just five minutes share. All forms of help homeless families They all contribute to the same goal: one more decent home, one more family that breathes differently.

Hepacom —Fundación Hechos Para la Comunidad, NIT 900.841.914-1— operates from Itagüí with national reach. Whichever door you choose, on the other side are real people waiting for a home.

Compare the ways to help a homeless family

If you don't know where to start, this summary puts the options side-by-side, showing what each one requires of you and how it translates into concrete help. Choose the one that suits you best and get started there.

Ways to help	What do you contribute?	What does it become?
One-time donation	One amount, one time only	Materials for a specific project
Monthly donor	A small, constant contribution	Longer projects that can be planned
Volunteering	Your time on a workday	Hands-on construction
In-kind donation	Materials or furniture in good condition	Supplies that go directly to the construction site
Share the cause	Five minutes on your social networks	New donors and volunteers

They all add up in the same direction: one more decent home.

Common mistakes when deciding how to help

• Waiting until you can give a lot: A small, consistent contribution sustains more work than an isolated stroke of luck.
• Believing that without money you can't help: Time, materials, and even sharing the cause also build houses.
• Donate without asking for a backup: Even for a small donation, it's advisable to receive a certificate from the foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the easiest way to start helping?

A one-time donation from the website of donate It takes a couple of minutes and goes directly to a project. If you can't donate money, sharing our campaigns also helps and costs nothing.

Can I help without donating money?

Yes. You can be volunteer For construction, donate materials or furniture in good condition, or have your company participate in a community work day. Time and things also build homes.

What kind of materials do they receive?

Construction materials such as cement, bricks, paint, and tools, as well as furniture in good condition. You coordinate the delivery from donate building materials or via WhatsApp at +57 300 143 7951.

How can my company help?

As a partner company, you can contribute resources, donate materials, or bring your team to a corporate volunteer event. Write to us at contactanos@hepacom.org and we'll create a plan based on your desired contribution.

Don't wait for the perfect way to help. Choose one of these seven and start today: donate at donate or sign up as volunteer. One less family without a home begins with someone making a decision.

This guide is part of our Complete guide to decent housing in Colombia, where we bring together how to access housing and how to help another family have their own.