Many RHD programs are funded by city, state and Federal departments. For example:

• Long-term living programs for adults with mental retardation in many states
• Shelters and other programs for mentally ill homeless individuals in Philadelphia
• Employment and job training programs in the Philadelphia area
• Home ownership opportunities for low and moderate income first-time home buyers in Philadelphia and Gloucester City, New Jersey
• Health centers for residents of public housing in Philadelphia
• and many others

Other RHD programs are funded by gifts from foundations, corporations and individuals. For example:

• Endow-A-Home, providing permanent homes and social work services for homeless mothers and children
• Artreach, enabling disadvantaged and disabled adults and children to experience music, dance, theater and museum opportunities
• Compeer, matching volunteer friends to people with mental illness who live in the community
• Environmental Air Force, providing pro bono aviation services by volunteer pilots to conservation and environmental organizations
• Prison Literacy Project, coordinating community volunteers to tutor inmates and many others