Vision: To eradicate the effects of poverty
Core Values:
• We are both the object and the subject of our mission
• We connect the disconnected
• We serve one person at a time
• We give of ourselves
• We prioritize respect, dignity, and hope
• We provide a means to an end
• We don’t ask questions; we just provide service and friendship
Background & History:
• Graduated high school and went into m
ilitary.
• Worked at a small security consulting firm and began volunteering with at-risk youth and soup kitchens.
• Went into ministry with wife and children - sold business, home, car.
• As a result of having too many volunteers at Despensa de la Paz Pantry, 3 individuals asked themselves what more could they do in the community.
• Started Street Life in 2001 as a gang rescue. Goal: Our primary goal is to establish and build relationships with runaway, homeless & street-dependent youth and adults. Many develop addictions, go to prison or die. Through supportive relationships, we help those in need with an end goal that they will become independent, self-sufficient, contributing members of society. To Summarize What We Do:
• Befriend homeless youth and adults, letting them know that there are others who are concerned about their well-being and want to see them safe and successful
• Provide food, clothing, hygiene products, blankets, and other comfort items
• Provide vital information regarding available resources to meet their needs, including housing, education, employment, medical, mental health and other support services
• Offer counseling and support to address the risks associated with street life
How You Can Help:
- Donations save lives!
- Volunteer at a ministry and experience StreetLife firsthand.
- Donate resources for the underserved, such as food, clothing, personal items, etc.
