Housing Opportunities for Women: Empowering women, children and families to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. HOW empowers women, children, and families to end the cycle of poverty and homelessness. We offer homeless prevention services, affordable housing, supportive services, employment support, and youth programs to help families rebuild their lives. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN (A501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION) TO DEVELOP AND OPERATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FORDISADVANTAGED AND HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS.