The Homie Initiative

04/03/2025

If you would like to donate to The Homie Initiative, please follow the link below. :)

10/04/2024

As winter approaches and temperatures drop, it’s crucial to recognize the increasing risks for the homeless in our area, where homelessness has risen by 25% in the past year. Those without shelter face hazards like hypothermia and frostbite, and the need for warm clothing, food, and shelter intensifies.

Let’s take a moment to support our homeless community this winter through donations of warm clothing, volunteering, or simply checking on those in need. Together, we can ensure everyone has a safe, warm place to stay.
You can donate to The Homie Initiative at our website:
www.thehomieinitiative.com

09/26/2024

The Homie Initiative is official!
We've received our 501(c)3 status and created a website!

If you would like to volunteer or donate to our cause, please sign up on our website!

Also, we will have a monthly newsletter to update the community on our activities and the progress of our Homies.

We truly thank everyone for their generous kindness as we fight to end the stigma of homelessness at a grassroots level!

The Homie Initiative is dedicated to providing support and resources to the homeless community in St. Francois County, Missouri. With an average poverty rate 5% higher than the US national average, our area sees an increased number of individuals experiencing homelessness. Through our Homie outreach...

09/11/2024

Congratulations to Betty! She will be moving into her very own home this weekend! This sweet elderly lady hasn't had her own home in 23 years.
If you would like to help bless Betty, we're in need of the following items:

- Full or Twin size mattress and bedframe
- Pots, pans, dishes and cutlery
- Small living room furniture
- Sheets, bedding, towels and linens
- Shower chair for accessibility

Please contact us via Messenger or text/call Meg at 573-330-3905.

08/03/2024

Hey, St Francois County -
The JWC shelter is in dire need of the following items:
- Clean sheets, blankets, and pillows
- Bath towels
- Men's & Women's underwear and socks ( all sizes )
- Feminine Products
- Cleaning Supplies

Text Meg at 573-330-3905 or message The Homie Initiative to arrange donation pick up. All donations are greatly appreciated!

07/22/2024

On Saturday July 20th, The Homie Initiative was proud to partner with The Underground to raise funding for our community's most vulnerable. St. Francois County: You did not disappoint!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!