our approach

Starlight’s network of experienced staff, committed volunteers and churches-in-training connect with individuals through street outreach and in-house services, which not only engage the personal concerns of homeless or street-involved individuals, but which also provide the critical field training for Christians seeking to build real relationships and minister effectively on the streets. On the ground relationship-building is supported by a foundation of targeted trainings for outreach volunteers and coaching for church-based teams. Training, coaching and mentoring includes everything from overviews of homelessness and street life, to the how-tos of outreach and relationship, to the principles of partnering with individuals seeking change.

As Starlight’s network of staff, volunteers and churches takes the Church to the streets, we see God making the following possible:

• More Christians and churches
  • emerging from disengagement or short-term relief efforts,
  • growing in their capacity to minister to folks who are homeless or street involved, and
  • actively engaging these individuals relationally on the streets and within individual churches.
  • Our goal this year is for 5 new churches to partner with Starlight, 10 churches to engage more deeply, 150 individuals to grow in capacity, and 2 new church-based street outreach teams to be launched.
    
• More individuals who are homeless or street involved
  • having a positive experience with people of faith and developing a relationship with God;
  • gaining hope and support for change in their lives;
  • making steps for change: to sobriety, housing and a productive life; and
  • becoming active members of a loving community in the Church.
  • Our goal this year is for 700 people who are homeless or street involved to have a positive experience with the Starlight network, at least 250 of them to establish a trusting relationship with us, and at least 100 individuals to make active steps toward positive change in their lives.

Together, we can foster a culture of real relationships that facilitates people transitioning off of the streets and becoming integral and beloved members of our communities