Norwegian Charity for the Homeless

The Norwegian Charity for the Homeless (Understøttelsesselskabet for Husarme) was an association founded in 1838 in Christiania, Norway that worked to "alleviate the suffering of those worthy individuals whose upbringing and social circumstances make it difficult for them to receive support." The bylaws stipulated that at least five board members should be women and five board members men. The association's board members were largely representatives of the capital's civil servant elite and the prominent and wealthy bourgeoisie, and the association received significant donations from prominent businessmen such as Jacob Peter Meyer. From 1949, it became a public foundation. The association administered several charitable trusts.