Downtown Streets Team

10/09/2025

We are deeply moved by your response to our upcoming closure—it’s filled us with sadness, joy, and above all, immense gratitude. While this chapter comes to a close, the legacy of our staff, participants, and community supporters lives on through the countless lives impacted across our programs.

Many donors have asked how they can continue to support this important work. We have compiled a list of trusted local organizations and resources that are carrying the torch forward.

Visit www.streetsteam.org/dst-closure to view the comprehensive list. Thank you for continuing to champion our work.

09/22/2025

Official Announcement: DST will be closing all operations effective 10/31/25.

After two decades of serving our unhoused neighbors, removing barriers to employment and housing while championing safe and clean communities, DST will sunset operations on October 31, 2025.

This decision was not made lightly. Despite incredible dedication from our staff, partners, and supporters, we can no longer sustain our programs in the current financial and political climate.

While this moment is incredibly difficult, it also offers an opportunity to reflect on the incredible impact we’ve made together. Thanks to your support and belief in our vision, thousands of program participants have transformed their lives through housing, employment, and community—2,215 people housed, 2,107 people employed, and 33M+ gallons of debris removed from our community. 🏠💛

These outcomes were only possible because of the extraordinary dedication of our staff, volunteers, donors, and partners. We are comforted knowing that many of our unhoused neighbors will continue to be supported by the vital work of our partner organizations. We will be winding down operations with care, ensuring that our Team Members (participants) are connected to the services and support they need to continue working toward their goals. Our teams are creating a list of resources to help bridge any service gaps, which will be published along with an official closure announcement on our website.

We are immensely grateful to you for believing in us, and in every Team Member, these past 20 years. Your part in this journey made our mission possible. DST’s impact will echo long into the future. ❤️‍🩹

08/18/2025

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Kendall De Jong, Administration– Executive Assistant to the CEO

Kendall joined DST in 2023, bringing a diverse background in executive assistance, development and donor communications, journalism, marketing, sales, and general administration. She was approached by DST’s Interim CEO at the time and felt a strong alignment with the organization’s mission and community.

As Executive Assistant, Kendall plays a key role in ensuring the CEO’s time and priorities are managed effectively by overseeing her inbox, scheduling, and task prioritization. She also serves as a liaison to the Board of Directors—coordinating meetings, preparing board packets, and working closely with the Board Chair. In addition to facilitating leadership meetings and all-staff meetings, Kendall supports other executive staff and senior leaders by helping resolve issues, manage communications, and ensure contracts are executed. She also contribute to fundraising efforts by assisting with appeals alongside the Advancement team, and supports events and marketing. Her role involves a significant amount of administrative work, which she describes as “taking administrative work off [Leadership’s] plates to focus on running the organization and fulfilling our mission.”

Kendall goes to work each day knowing her contributions at DST make a real difference in people’s lives. She loves being part of a community deeply committed to helping others and giving those in need a second chance. Her favorite memory is attending her first weekly Success Meeting, where staff, participants, and community members come together to share resources and support. It was the first time she truly witnessed the magic of the meeting and the program in action.

Kendall’s diverse skillset continues to be utilized in the development department, which she hopes to expand on by diving deeper into donor communications and marketing.

We are so grateful for Kendall’s immense support and commitment to our work. Shoutout to Kendall! 💛

08/13/2025

Did you know that DST operates the Daytime Respite Center in Davis offering showers, food, storage, clothing, and case management to unsheltered individuals?

Initially intended to be operated by various organizations, DST Davis has expanded services at the center and utilizes its work experience program to help clean the surrounding community while providing vital services to Team Members working towards stable housing and employment.

According to the Davis Vanguard, police calls related to the Respite Center have declined by 62% since DST took over operations. Read more at https://davisvanguard.org/2025/06/unsheltered-homelessness-davis-report/.

08/08/2025

Donating your vehicle is a hassle-free, cost-saving, tax-deductible way to support our work. It’s easy and the pick-up is free!

🚗 Avoid costs associated with keeping a car, such as registration, insurance, car repairs, and more.

🛻 Skip low trade-in offers.

🏍️ All vehicles are considered (running or not), including cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RVs, motorcycles, campers, off-road vehicles, planes, heavy equipment, and more.

Ready to change lives? The form can be found in one of the below locations.
➡️ www.streetsteam.org/get-involved
➡️ www.careasy.org/nonprofit/downtownstreetsinc
➡️ Call 855-500-RIDE (7433) to complete the form over the phone

07/31/2025

We’re looking for mission-driven individuals to help us fight homelessness through the dignity of work and the power of community. Downtown Streets Team is for:

* REGIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR, SACRAMENTO & YOLO COUNTIES
* PROGRAM MANAGER, BERKELEY
* CASE MANAGER, PALO ALTO
* CASE MANAGER, SANTA CRUZ
* HOUSING CASE MANAGER, SALINAS

YOU can join a team of compassionate change-makers in a culture that promotes growth. Visit streetsteam.org/careers to apply.

Are you a mission-driven, compassionate, courageous, change-maker? A career at DST is perfect for you. Open Positions Careers at Downtown Streets Team Welcome! We’re happy to have you here. Benefits You Will Love! Vacation As a full-time employee, you will receive 15 days of accrued vacation/PTO p...

07/23/2025

Did you know there are many ways to support DST’s mission to end homelessness?

Whether you give time, resources, or your voice, every action helps us create pathways out of homelessness and into gainful employment opportunities.

A few ways you can get involved:
✨ Set Up a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
🧼 Host a Hygiene Kit Assembly Drive
📲 Share Our Posts to Spread Awareness
📩 Subscribe to Our Email List
🏢 Make a Corporate Matching Gift
🚗 Donate Your Vehicle
📝 Include DST in Your Will or Estate Plans
📚 Host a Workshop in Your Area of Expertise

Find more details and ways to support DST at www.streetsteam.org/get-involved.