This manual discusses how to develop emergency shelter as a short-term response to homelessness. The manual also discusses long-term goals, such as efforts to empower homeless people to live independently, and coalition-building on behalf of the homeless. The manual consists of six parts. Part 1 is entitled, "Introduction: Working on Solutions." Part 2 is "Homelessness: Crisis, Causes, and the Unhoused." Part 3 is "Shelters, a Stopgap Measure." Part 4, "Shelter Development Action Steps," contains the following chapters: (1) "Structuring the Organization"; (2) "Planning and Developing the Project"; and (3) "Determining Services and Procedures." Section 5, "Reintegration Initiatives for Homeless Persons," comprises the following chapters: (1) "Servicing Persons with Mental Illness"; (2) "Dealing with Substance Abuse"; (3) "Designing Employment Strategies"; and (4) "Providing Transitional Housing." Part 6, "Working Together In Coalitions," comprises the following chapters: (1) "Seeing What's Possible"; (2) "Getting Started"; (3) "Setting the Direction"; and (4) "Gaining Momentum." A brief list of references is provided for each section of the manual. Appendices provide sample forms and documents and lists of national resource organizations; state-level organizations for the homeless; Ohio resources; and suggested readings. (BJV)