We're building the infrastructure to make that happen. One individual. One church. One community at a time.
The United States has over 380,000 churches and religious organizations. On any given night, roughly 653,000 people are without a home. When you count families as two individuals — the adults, with children alongside them — each church would need to sponsor roughly two people per organization to cover everyone.
The problem isn't a lack of resources. It's a lack of structure. There has never been a coordinated, scalable system that connects religious organizations directly with the individuals who need their help.
Until now.
A structured, repeatable pipeline that moves people from homelessness to stable housing and employment.
Our field teams build trust with individuals experiencing homelessness. No pressure, no obligations. Just a conversation and an invitation.
A licensed psychologist conducts a comprehensive interview in a safe, comfortable environment. We learn their story, their needs, and their goals.
We don't hand a church a case number. We introduce them to a person. A facilitated meeting lets both sides build a genuine connection.
The church provides housing and a grocery allowance for 6 to 12 months. Zero Street manages the case, tracks milestones, and keeps everyone accountable.
We place individuals into sustainable employment through training, second-chance employers, and long-term career placement. Support tapers as self-sufficiency grows.
This is not a handout program. It is a structured intervention with defined timelines, measurable milestones, and accountability on all sides.
Zero Street gives you a structured, accountable way to fulfill your calling with real, measurable impact.
Zero Street manages outreach, intake, psychological assessment, case management, and employment placement. You provide resources and relationship.
You won't receive a case file. You'll meet a person. We facilitate introductions so both your congregation and the individual feel comfortable and connected.
6 to 12 months of support. Monthly check-ins. Clear milestones. A defined exit plan. You know exactly what you're committing to and for how long.
Monthly progress reports. Milestone tracking. Transparent communication. You see exactly where your resources go and what impact they create.
The ideal commitment is apartment sponsorship and groceries. But every contribution matters: financial support, mentorship, volunteer services, or logistical aid.
You're not managing a charity case. You're launching a life. When your person transitions to independence, that's a story your congregation carries forever.
Your donation funds outreach operations, psychological assessments, case management, and the infrastructure that makes every church partnership possible.
The Zero Street Initiative is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible.