One Message Away From Help
Meeting Both Urgent Needs and Deeper Spiritual Hunger
"Street Connect is more than a resource directory — it's a movement of churches, volunteers, and technology working together to bring both practical relief and spiritual transformation to homeless individuals worldwide."
650,000+
Homeless individuals in the USA on any given night
70%-90%
Of homeless people have some sort of phone that can receive SMS
24/7
Access via SMS from any phone, even flip phones
Christ-centered
Every interaction rooted in Gospel hope
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."— Matthew 11:28
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in."— Matthew 25:35
"Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter—when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?"— Isaiah 58:7
"Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done."— Proverbs 19:17
"Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it."— Hebrews 13:2
"But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind."— Luke 14:13
"Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed."— Psalm 82:3
"If one of you says to them, 'Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?"— James 2:16
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."— Micah 6:8
"He satisfies the hungry soul and fills the hungry soul with goodness."— Psalm 107:9
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."— Matthew 11:28
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in."— Matthew 25:35
"Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter—when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?"— Isaiah 58:7
"Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done."— Proverbs 19:17
"Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it."— Hebrews 13:2
"But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind."— Luke 14:13
"Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed."— Psalm 82:3
"If one of you says to them, 'Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?"— James 2:16
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."— Micah 6:8
"He satisfies the hungry soul and fills the hungry soul with goodness."— Psalm 107:9
Simple Access, Powerful Impact
Whether you have a smartphone or flip phone, Street Connect meets you where you are with immediate access to verified resources and spiritual support.
Text a Simple Keyword
Send MEAL, BED, JOB, or PRAYER to our short code from any phone — even flip phones work perfectly.
Get Instant Results
Within seconds, receive updated information about nearby resources that are open and available today.
Find Hope and Community
Every response includes optional spiritual encouragement, prayer connections, and invitations to local church services.
Everything You Need, One Text Away
Our network of faith-driven partners provides comprehensive support globally, verified and updated weekly by dedicated volunteers.
Hot Meals
Text: MEALFood pantries, soup kitchens, and meal programs updated daily
Shelter Beds
Text: BEDReal-time availability at shelters across all regions
Healthcare
Text: HEALTHMedical clinics, mental health services, and wellness programs
Job Opportunities
Text: JOBEmployment connections and job training programs
Prayer & Support
Text: PRAYERSpiritual care, prayer teams, and discipleship pathways
Service Provider Portal
Churches, nonprofits, and shelters use our partner portal to update their offerings in real-time. This ensures every person receives accurate, current information when they need it most.
Burke Heltzel's 50-Day StreetConnect Journey
A Journey of Compassion, Faith, and Action
Founder Burke Heltzel is launching a 50-day series where every day he helps one homeless person, vlogging their story and experience. Each day documents how we can help, while giving them a super fun day filled with activities and a complete cleanup.
This series isn't about statistics—it's about faces, names, and lives being restored through compassion, faith, and action. Real stories, real transformation, one person at a time.
50 Days
Daily vlogs & stories
Fun Activities
Memorable experiences daily
Gospel Hope
Faith in action daily
Fundings and Donations
Your support helps us expand this life-saving network across NYC and beyond. Every contribution directly impacts someone seeking hope and restoration.
Make a Donation
Support our mission today
From One Message of Hope to Thousands
Our journey to create a nationwide digital help network for those experiencing homelessness
50 Days Helping NYC's Homeless
Founder Burke Heltzel will spend 50 days in New York City, meeting, feeding, and encouraging people experiencing homelessness. Each day is documented — real stories, real lives, and the start of a nationwide movement.
Building Partnerships
After the 50-day series, StreetConnect will partner with local churches, nonprofits, and shelters. These partners will join our network, helping us keep every location's information accurate and up to date.
Creating the Technology
With the foundation built, developers will create the StreetConnect SMS Help System — a simple number anyone can text to instantly find nearby food, shelter, medical care, or spiritual support.
Expanding Nationwide
Once the system is fully active in New York, StreetConnect will expand to cities across the U.S., creating a national digital help network — connecting the homeless to hope, one message at a time.
What Your Donation Supports
- •Daily outreach and meals during the 50-day series
- •Bibles and care items distributed to those in need
- •Transportation and filming to document the journey
- •Building the SMS system and partner portal
- •Expanding StreetConnect into a sustainable, nationwide mission
Your Impact
Every dollar helps turn one conversation on the street into a lasting connection of hope.
Every donation brings us one step closer to a world where no one is out of reach.
Become a Partner Organization
Churches, nonprofits, and service providers can join our network to increase their impact and reach more people in need. Our partner portal makes it easy to keep your information current.
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