Giving Machine Partner Organization Introduction – Partner Organization Spotlight Vol. 6: Certified NPO Homedoor
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Homedoor is a certified nonprofit organization based in Osaka, Japan, working toward its mission of “creating a society in Japan where no one is forced into homelessness.”
Homedoor provides support tailored to each individual's circumstances, including food, clothing, housing, and employment opportunities. Its services are available not only to people currently experiencing homelessness but also to those at risk of losing their homes due to financial hardship, social isolation, or other challenges. To support these efforts, Homedoor operates two accommodation facilities with a total of 42 rooms, as well as a dining facility that provides free meals.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people seeking assistance has increased, with approximately 1,000 new consultations each year. About half of those seeking help are young people in their teens, 20s, and 30s. In recent years, youth poverty and hidden poverty have gained increasing public attention in Japan.
Homelessness is often the result of multiple overlapping challenges, including childhood disadvantages such as abuse or growing up in institutional care, as well as illness, disabilities, unemployment, loneliness, and social isolation.
Homedoor has been addressing these complex issues since 2010. In December 2025, the organization was selected and featured by Forbes JAPAN as one of its “50 NPOs Putting Social R&D into Practice,” recognizing organizations that are driving change through innovative and diverse approaches to increasingly complex social challenges.
Meet the Representative
Chihiro Tanino
Many people who come to us for help have only a few dozen or a few hundred yen left to their name. It is also not uncommon for them to have gone several days without eating.
Our two accommodation facilities, offering a total of 42 rooms, are almost always at full capacity. Our activities, including free accommodation and meals, are funded primarily through donations.
Because we rely on donations, we are able to respond quickly and flexibly, making decisions on the ground and tailoring our support to each person's individual needs.
We would be grateful if more people could learn about our work and support our efforts. Please take a look at our website and social media pages. Thank you for your interest and support!
There are many ways to support Homedoor beyond making a donation, such as volunteering, learning about our activities, and sharing our work with others.
For more information, please visit our official website and social media pages.