| stichting-opwegnaarhuis.nl | Stichting OWNH | The foundation focuses on individuals who find themselves ‘between the wall and the ship,’ lacking access to traditional social housing options. The website provides an overview of the organization’s methods, goals, and initiatives, along with stories and experiences of those they help. Sponsorship plays a crucial role in the foundation’s activities, as it is essential for continuing support for ‘invisible homeless people’. | Social Issues → Humanitarian Aid 621 | homeless 41 help 864 sponsorship 2686 goal 4974 foundation 6678 | |
| sndvu.nl | SNDVU Seguro | Many rejected asylum seekers end up on the streets because return to their country of origin is complex and not always possible. SNDVU Seguro houses approximately one hundred and twenty people in 28 houses and provides social-legal support to create a future with prospects. The organization offers beds, baths, food, and support to people who, for various reasons, have not returned and find themselves in a difficult situation. | Social Issues → Asylum 23 | prospect 32 asylum seekers 96 street 281 shelter 385 | |
| stoelenproject.nl | Stichting Stoelenproject | The shelter provides a safe and warm environment for 50 homeless people per night, offering basic necessities. Since 1989, the project has organized over 12,000 overnight stays annually with the help of volunteers. The organization relies on donations and sponsors, including the City of Amsterdam, to continue its activities. | | homeless 41 shelter 385 city 1875 donation 5110 volunteer 8367 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| kesslerperspektief.nl | KesslerPerspektief | The organization’s goal is to help people who struggle to function independently regain their lives and build a supportive network. The organization offers various types of shelter, including sheltered housing, secure homes, emergency shelter, family shelters, and short-term housing, focusing on activating clients' own strength. KesslerPerspektief also works with ambulatory guidance and offers support to people involved in domestic violence and after detention, in addition to nursing home care. | Animal Welfare → Animal Shelters 326 | shelter 385 network 11123 care 12338 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| bikersforanimals.nl | Stichting Bikers for Animals | Stichting Bikers for Animals is an organization dedicated to combating animal suffering by rescuing, sheltering, and socializing dogs from breeding facilities. The foundation has a main office in Lelystad and a location in Borgsweer, and offers a resting place to older dogs who cannot be rehomed. The website provides updates on the foundation’s activities and contains information about adoption, success stories, and news. | Animal Welfare → Animal Rescue 119 | adoption 359 animal 2908 dog 5483 | Flevoland → Lelystad 3180 |
| wonenzonderwinst.nl | Wonen Zonder Winst | The organization states that the current situation, in which housing is a market, is a misstep caused by the government by creating scarcity and deviating from the Constitution. The website emphasizes Article 22 of the Constitution, which states that promoting sufficient housing is an important concern of the government, and criticizes the government for not adhering to this obligation. The organization presents a series of proposals and demands, including emphasizing that housing should not be a ‘market’ and prohibiting the misuse of the housing crisis by investors and speculators. | Governance → Politics 5458 | housing crisis 24 constitution 41 investor 372 government 827 market 2772 housing 4378 | |
| studenthousingintilburg.nl | Student Housing in Tilburg | The initiative connects students with local hosts who offer temporary accommodation, such as couches, air mattresses, studios, or spare rooms. Tilburg faces a significant housing shortage, with approximately 200 homeless students at the start of each semester, leading some to drop out of their studies. Student Housing in Tilburg partners with Student Party SAM to address this issue and ensures students have access to safe and welcoming living environments. | Internships & Jobs → Student Services 26 | initiative 1297 hosting 3125 housing 4378 student 7623 | North-Brabant → Tilburg 8759 |
| najaarsfestivalthuis.nl | Platform Sociaal Domein (PSD) | The fourth edition of the festival will take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Congrescentrum Orpheus in Apeldoorn, and includes four programs: the National Action Plan for Homelessness, Supported Housing, A Home for Everyone, and a Work Agenda. The festival is organized by a wide range of organizations, including the VNG, VWS, Aedes, Valente, the Dutch mental healthcare, ZN, and the Platform Social Domain (PSD), offering insights and examples from practice throughout the country. Visitors can participate in approximately 40 workshops covering various topics, such as housing with support, homelessness, appropriate housing, and experiential knowledge in policy, with the aim of knowledge exchange and inspiration. | Local & Regional → Regional Events 821 | homelessness 45 festival 3804 housing 4378 network 11123 workshop 19325 | Gelderland → Apeldoorn 6996 |
| hotspothutspothotel.nl | hotspothutspothotel.nl | The plan arose from the realization that more and more ordinary people are becoming homeless and it is increasingly difficult to escape this situation. The hotel, located in the city center of Rotterdam, will offer basic accommodations with a bed, toilet, sink, and shower, focused on a minimalist and quality stay. Guests with more money indirectly contribute to providing accommodation for people in need, for example, by supporting the service of a night watchman. | | housing crisis 24 homelessness 45 room 3411 hotel 3543 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| detweedemijl.nl | The Tweede Mijl | The shelter visits an average of 125 people daily who are struggling with homelessness, addiction, and mental health issues, offering them meals, a listening ear, and companionship. Visitors can come to the shelter on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 to 14:30 for practical help, such as showers and clothing swaps. In addition to daily support, The Tweede Mijl organizes weekly moments of reflection, with singing, prayer, and reading from the Bible. | Animals → Dogs 5879 | homelessness 45 shelter 385 reflection 793 meal 1638 volunteer 8367 clothing 9443 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| straatmensen.nl | Stichting Straatmensen voor Straatmensen | The foundation was founded on June 18, 2001, by Fred Mühl with the goal of improving the living conditions of street people, starting with the provision of warm meals. The foundation operates daily from Monday to Friday and is entirely dependent on volunteers and donations. Ways to help include volunteering, donations, and suggesting improvements to the projects. | Social Services → Welfare 1001 | homeless 41 meal 1638 donation 5110 volunteer 8367 | |
| kimvandewetering.nl | Kim van de Wetering | Kim van de Wetering takes portraits of homeless and vulnerable people in the Utrecht region. She photographs the ‘ordinary’ in the street, capturing the beauty of everyday situations. The website contains reports about her work with the Street Consulate in The Hague and various other projects, such as the series ‘Antiglamour’ and a project on ex-prisoners. | Journalistic Visuals → Documentary Photography 84 | street photography 51 portrait 3685 report 4551 photography 9503 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| homelessextras.nl | Het Koffiehuis Amsterdam | The agency was founded by ‘Het Koffiehuis Amsterdam’, an Amsterdam-based charity that works with homeless people. ‘Het Koffiehuis Amsterdam’ selects homeless individuals suitable for extra work and provides them with training and support through daily activities like coffee shop work and street cleaning. For each job, the agency splits the payment, with half going to ‘Het Koffiehuis Amsterdam’ and the other half directly to the homeless extra. | | homeless 41 film production 56 extras 64 charity 700 volunteer 8367 | North-Holland → Amsterdam 41253 |
| destraatkapper.nl | Stichting Humanitas | The mobile street hairdresser bus travels throughout the Netherlands offering free haircuts to those in need. The organization also offers referrals to solutions for various problems and focuses on creating a positive experience that helps people ‘stand up and fight’. The Straatkapper is funded by Stichting Humanitas and is located in Rotterdam, where the bus is frequently found. | Bus Services → Public Transportation 782 | people 627 bus 894 haircut 1158 hairdresser 1372 foundation 6678 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| ikhebgeenstem.nl | Pauluskerk Rotterdam | The website explains that many people in the Netherlands do not have voting rights, despite voting being a fundamental right in a free country. The campaign emphasizes that the rights of the most vulnerable groups must be guaranteed and provides a platform for them to be represented. The website provides background information on the situation of people without valid residency permits in the Netherlands and the November 22nd parliamentary elections. | Political Processes → Democracy 161 | migrant worker 31 homeless 41 campaign 3428 | South-Holland → Rotterdam 25048 |
| homesweethomeless.nl | homesweethomeless.nl | The website provides stories of homeless individuals, including Brian (homeless since 2017), Claudius (homeless since 2011), and Toon, who share their experiences and routines. These stories are published in street newspapers, specifically in ‘Z! Nr 10’, available from July 17th. The website encourages visitors to share the stories via social media. | Auto Parts & Tires → Exhaust Systems 58 | homelessness 45 bicycle 2838 story 8285 | |
| helpwaarkan.nl | Help Where Can | Karlee Doove, the initiator, dedicates her time to helping people who need extra support, including the homeless and those with financial struggles. The website uses a TikTok page to share the stories of homeless people, aiming to reduce the stigma surrounding homelessness. Donations can be received via Tikkie to support the initiative. | Social → Social Media 2080 | homelessness 45 tiktok 176 help 864 awareness 1735 donation 5110 story 8285 | |