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How It Works

How Zero Street Works

A structured, repeatable pipeline that moves people from homelessness to stable housing and employment.

Outreach & First Contact

Our field teams build trust with individuals experiencing homelessness. No pressure, no obligations. Just a conversation and an invitation.

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Intake & Assessment

A licensed psychologist conducts a comprehensive interview in a safe, comfortable environment. We learn their story, their needs, and their goals.

Personalized Matching

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.

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Supported Housing

The church provides housing and a grocery allowance for 6 to 12 months. Zero Street manages the case, tracks milestones, and keeps everyone accountable.

Employment & Independence

We place individuals into sustainable employment through training, second-chance employers, and long-term career placement. Support tapers as self-sufficiency grows.

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What the Commitment Involves

The questions congregations ask before they say yes, answered plainly.

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How long does it last?

Six to twelve months of housing and grocery support, agreed in advance. The end date is set at the start, not left open. Support tapers as the individual moves toward self-sufficiency rather than stopping abruptly.

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Who manages the case?

Zero Street does. Outreach, intake, assessment, matching, case management and employment placement are ours. The congregation provides housing, groceries and relationship — not casework.

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How are people assessed?

Through a structured intake interview conducted in a safe, comfortable setting before any match is proposed. Nobody is introduced to a congregation without that assessment being completed first.

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What if it does not work out?

We stay involved throughout, with monthly check-ins and milestone tracking, so problems surface early rather than at the end. A congregation is never left to manage a breakdown on its own.

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What does it cost?

The congregation's cost is housing and a grocery allowance for the agreed term. Our own operating costs — outreach, assessment, case management — are funded by donations, not charged to partners.

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How do we start?

Email [email protected]. We will arrange a conversation with your leadership, walk through what sponsorship involves, and answer questions before anything is agreed.