{"id":2403,"date":"2026-06-13T20:25:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T01:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hepacom.org\/formas-de-ayudar-a-una-familia-sin-casa\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T11:47:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T16:47:55","slug":"formas-de-ayudar-a-una-familia-sin-casa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hepacom.org\/en\/formas-de-ayudar-a-una-familia-sin-casa\/","title":{"rendered":"7 ways to help a homeless family in Colombia"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Colombia there are 4.8 million households with a housing deficit, according to the DANE<\/a>25.61% of the country's families. Behind each number is a missing or crumbling home. The good news is that help homeless families<\/strong> It doesn't depend on having a lot of money or a lot of time, and there is more than one entry point.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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There are many ways to help homeless families in Colombia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1. Donate once<\/h3>\n

The most direct way to help homeless families<\/strong> 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. Become a monthly donor<\/h3>\n

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<\/a> and it renews itself.<\/p>\n

3. Be a construction volunteer<\/h3>\n

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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4. Donate building materials<\/h3>\n

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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5. Sponsor a family<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

6. Add your company as an ally<\/h3>\n

Businesses can also help homeless families<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n

7. Share what we do<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

What is your way of helping homeless families?<\/h2>\n

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<\/strong> They all contribute to the same goal: one more decent home, one more family that breathes differently.<\/p>\n

Hepacom \u2014Fundaci\u00f3n Hechos Para la Comunidad, NIT 900.841.914-1\u2014 operates from Itag\u00fc\u00ed with national reach. Whichever door you choose, on the other side are real people waiting for a home.<\/p>\n

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Compare the ways to help a homeless family<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Ways to help<\/th>\nWhat do you contribute?<\/th>\nWhat does it become?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
One-time donation<\/td>\nOne amount, one time only<\/td>\nMaterials for a specific project<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Monthly donor<\/td>\nA small, constant contribution<\/td>\nLonger projects that can be planned<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Volunteering<\/td>\nYour time on a workday<\/td>\nHands-on construction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
In-kind donation<\/td>\nMaterials or furniture in good condition<\/td>\nSupplies that go directly to the construction site<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Share the cause<\/td>\nFive minutes on your social networks<\/td>\nNew donors and volunteers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

They all add up in the same direction: one more decent home.<\/em><\/p>\n

Common mistakes when deciding how to help<\/h3>\n