One Message Away From Help

Connecting homeless individuals worldwide with real-time resources through simple SMS technology.

Our Mission

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

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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
How It Works

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.

1

Text a Simple Keyword

Send MEAL, BED, JOB, or PRAYER to our short code from any phone — even flip phones work perfectly.

2

Get Instant Results

Within seconds, receive updated information about nearby resources that are open and available today.

3

Find Hope and Community

Every response includes optional spiritual encouragement, prayer connections, and invitations to local church services.

Live SMS Demo
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Available Resources

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: MEAL

Food pantries, soup kitchens, and meal programs updated daily

Shelter Beds

Text: BED

Real-time availability at shelters across all regions

Healthcare

Text: HEALTH

Medical clinics, mental health services, and wellness programs

Job Opportunities

Text: JOB

Employment connections and job training programs

Prayer & Support

Text: PRAYER

Spiritual 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.

Weekly VerificationReal-time UpdatesMulti-borough CoverageFaith Integration
Coming Soon

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

Support Our Mission

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

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

Coming Soon