poisonedisleys:

Upper Midwestern states (and lower Canada) are expected to be hit the worst by the projected polar vortex coming into the U.S. within the next week or so, so if you can, please donate to any homeless shelters in the states affected by it!

Here is the map of the states predicted to be hit by the vortex:

Most states near the great lakes are going to be hit the worst, with windchills thought to drop down below -20 to -30 degrees (with more northern states going so far as -40). That means a lot of homeless people are going to be facing either overcrowding in the shelters, or unsafe, sometimes life-threatening conditions on the streets.

Here are some charities & shelters to donate to in Ohio (my state). Feel free to add some for your state below, too. And don’t underestimate the help that spare blankets, coats, and other winter equipment you no longer use can be when given out as well.

Homeless Families Foundation (Columbus, OH): Website / Supplies Wishlist

Network of Hope (Columbus, OH): Website / Donate

Family Promise (Cleveland, OH): Website / Donate

Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center (Cleveland, OH): Website / Donate

Daybreak (runaway & homeless youth) (Dayton, OH): Website / Donate

Lighthouse Youth & Family Services (Cincinnati, OH): Website / Donate

Interfaith Hospitality (Cincinnati, OH): Website / Donate