One Level Up Foundation · Serving Underserved Communities
Wraparound support for homeless individuals — advocacy,
financial literacy, housing, and digital empowerment.
Our Three Pillars
Who We Serve
Every story is different. Every person deserves dignity. Select a population below to explore resources and how we help.
Senior Homelessness
Adults over 50 now make up nearly half of all homeless individuals in the US. Fixed incomes, rising rents, and health crises push seniors to the streets at alarming rates.
Mental Health & Homelessness
Mental illness is both a cause and consequence of homelessness. Without stable housing, managing mental health becomes nearly impossible — and without support, housing cannot be maintained.
Family Homelessness
Families with children are one of the fastest growing segments of the homeless population. Job loss, domestic violence, and the affordable housing crisis push entire families into shelters, cars, and motels.
Youth & Minors
Youth homelessness is largely hidden. Young people couch surf, sleep in cars, and avoid shelters out of fear. Many aged out of foster care with nowhere to go. LGBTQ+ youth are disproportionately represented.
Our Programs
Four pillars — advocacy, financial literacy, housing navigation, and AI-powered digital communications.
We fight at the policy level for housing rights, anti-discrimination protections, and funding for homeless services. Your voice amplified — at city hall, in Trenton, and in Washington.
AdvocacyAI-powered workshops on budgeting, credit repair, banking access, and benefits navigation. We help individuals understand their financial rights and build a foundation for stability.
Financial EmpowermentFrom Section 8 applications to emergency shelter placement, our trained navigators walk alongside individuals through every step of the housing process — no one navigates alone.
HousingWe bridge the digital divide — teaching homeless individuals how to use AI tools, access online resources, apply for benefits digitally, and navigate modern systems.
Digital EquityGrant Hub
We curate and update grant opportunities for homeless individuals, families, nonprofits, and community organizations. Financial help exists — we help you find it and apply.
Training & Education
Free training powered by AI and digital communications — for anyone who wants to understand the system, navigate it, and rise above it.
Step-by-step guide to understanding, applying for, and navigating Section 8 and federal housing programs.
AI-powered financial literacy — from opening a bank account to building credit from zero.
Bridge the digital divide — use AI tools and digital platforms to find housing, apply for benefits, and access opportunities.
For community leaders and nonprofit founders — find, apply for, and manage grants for homeless services.
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Support Our Mission
Every dollar goes directly to wraparound services, training, and housing navigation for homeless individuals in underserved communities.
$50 provides one week of digital skills training for a homeless individual.
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Get Help
No judgment. No barriers. Whether you need emergency shelter, housing assistance, financial guidance, or just someone to talk to — we are here.
Our housing navigators walk you through every option — Section 8, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, and more. You don't have to figure this out alone.
Request Housing HelpFrom benefits applications to credit building, our financial literacy coaches will help you understand your options and take the next step toward stability.
Get Financial HelpOur dedicated One Level Up crisis hotline is launching soon — direct connection to trained counselors who understand homelessness and mental health. Until then, call 988 for immediate crisis support.
Call 988 NowOur digital equity program — providing devices, WiFi hotspots, and AI literacy training to homeless individuals — is launching soon. Register your interest and we will reach out when we go live.
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Free Community Resource · Volume 1, Issue 1
A practical guide to survival today — clean water, shelter, food, mental health support, legal aid, transportation, and more. Free to read online, print, or share with someone who needs it.
New Jersey · Tidewater Virginia · North Carolina
Tap any topic to read it online, or download just that page as a printable flyer.
Finding Clean Water
Finding Free Coats & Warm Clothing
Staying Connected
Edible & Medicinal Plants for Survival
Finding Food Resources
Finding Safe Shelter
Mental Health & Wellness Resources
Replacing Lost Identification
Getting Around Without a Car
Staying Clean & Healthy
Free & Low-Cost Legal Help
Connecting with Your Community
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions we hear most from individuals, families, and partners across New Jersey, Tidewater Virginia, and Charlotte NC.
Call or text 211, which is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in New Jersey, Virginia, and North Carolina including Charlotte. You can also reach out to One Level Up Foundation directly at info@onelevelupfoundation.com, and our housing navigators will walk you through options including emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, and Section 8.
The Faith Action Network (FAN) is a partnership between One Level Up Foundation and faith communities across New Jersey, in collaboration with Lt. Governor Dale G. Caldwell, that connects houses of worship with resources, training, and tools to support people facing housing insecurity in their local communities.
You can donate to One Level Up Foundation, Inc. at givebutter.com/onelevelup. Your gift directly funds housing navigation, free resource guides, digital training workshops, and community programs serving individuals, families, and veterans in New Jersey, Tidewater Virginia, and Charlotte NC.
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