May 2026: Growing Visibility and Deepening Impact
Every month tells a story, and May's story is one of growing connections. We are meeting more people, building deeper relationships, and seeing again that life change happens through trust and consistent support.

Every month tells a story, and May's story is one of growing connections. We are meeting more people, building deeper relationships, and seeing again that life change happens through trust and consistent support.
Reaching Neighbors Where They Are
In May, we served 392 unique neighbors, a 6% increase over April. Much of that growth came through street outreach, where we connected with 347 individuals.
Our approach remains centered on visibility. On the street, the only qualification for receiving support is need. Many of the neighbors we encounter are older adults, and they play an important role in our mission. By treating people with dignity and sharing donated food, clothing, and practical resources, we build the trust that helps us reach "hidden" young adults who often stay out of sight for safety and survival.
Deepening Relationships Through Core Programs
While outreach is available to everyone, our facility-based programs focus on young adults under 29 who are experiencing homelessness, are at risk of homelessness, or are rebuilding after homelessness.
Steady Core Mission
The number of young adults in our primary target group remained steady at 83 individuals, demonstrating the consistency of our core mission.
New Young Faces
We met 17 new young adults during May, up 13% from April.
Growing Engagement
The number of deeply engaged clients grew to 32 individuals, an increase of 10%. These are young people who continue to lean into guidance, community, and consistent support.
Meeting Immediate Needs
Nearly every neighbor we encountered, whether through outreach or at our facility, received donated food or clothing to help meet immediate needs while working toward greater stability.
May at a Glance
| Category | May 2026 | Change from April |
|---|---|---|
| Total Neighbors Served | 392 | β 6% |
| New Neighbors Met | 87 | β 32% |
| Deeply Engaged Clients | 32 | β 10% |
| Outreach Contacts | 347 | β 5% |
| Drop In Services | 37 | β 16% |
| Help Line Usage | 31 | Unchanged |
| Group Participation | 8* | Reporting in progress |
The Power of Steady Relationships
The data continues to confirm what we see every day: trusted relationships are the engine of life change.
Preliminary analysis for May shows that deeply engaged clients are 27.6 times more likely to achieve major life change milestonesβdefined as six or more significant goalsβthan those who have not yet committed to deeper guidance and community.
Emergency assistance is important, but lasting change requires something more. It requires trust, encouragement, accountability, and people who continue to walk alongside one another.
Thank you for being part of that village. Through your support, young adults are moving beyond the crisis of homelessness and building stable futures through education, employment, and healthy community.
See how visibility, trust, and steady relationships are helping young adults move beyond crisis and toward lasting stability. Read more about our work: Street Youth Ministry
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