Housing & Homelessness

Spiders engage with several different nonprofits that are addressing housing challenges in our community and providing shelter, support, and resources. Learn more about our community relationships, then click the link to explore current opportunities with each organization. 

Community Relationships & Opportunities

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Additional Volunteer Opportunities
Student Liaisons
If you have any questions about volunteer opportunities, please sign up for a peer advising appointment or email spidersengage@richmond.edu.

Campus Connections

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  • Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter
    The Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter, serving the University of Richmond, is committed to working under the direction of the Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity Chapter to assist in providing safe and affordable housing to those in need. The organization accomplishes its mission by contributing service to Habitat initiatives, conducting fundraising events, and providing advocacy and education for and about the Habitat for Humanity’s mission. 


Relevant Courses

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  • PLSC 361 The Politics of Social Welfare

    Study of the development and effectiveness of programs in the United States that seek to promote economic equality and alleviate need. A focus on programs for both the poor and the middle class.


  • PLSC 366 Poverty and Political Voice
    Examines how well our nations antipoverty policies alleviate the hardships faced by residents of these communities and assesses the ability of the poor to mobilize for effective social change in their communities. Includes a required community-based learning component.