Project HOPE

"I was broke, hungry, and homeless.  When I walked into Project HOPE, my life began to change for the better." -AJ, Program Participant

Since 1994, Family Connection has operated Project HOPE, a street outreach and drop-in day shelter for homeless youth in Birmingham. We are committed to protecting runaway and homeless youth and, whenever possible, reuniting them with their families.  We provide young people the resources they need to get off the streeetsa and stabilize their lives.  Family Connection maintains a culture where the dignity of every youth is respected and all youth feel safe.  All youth have the right to receive services regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

Project HOPE was the first street outreach program in Alabama and is the only program providing services for runaway, homeless and street youth in the Birmingham area serving youth ages 13 to 21.  Services provided through Project Home are free to all participants.

Street Based Outreach: The longer a homeless youth stays on the streets, the harder it is for them to exit street life permanently. It is important to make a connection with homeless youth as quickly as possible.  Our Street Outreach Team is on Birmingham’s streets talking to young people about shelter options, educating them about community resources, handing out food, clothes and hygiene packs and administering minor first aid. Youth know they can receive these services without question or ties, which builds a tradition of trust.

Drop-In Day Shelter, HOPE House: Provides a safe, hassel free environment for homeless youth and helps them begin the process of moving out of homelessness.  Services include access to a hot meal, clothing, personal care items, shower and laundry facilities, a place to rest and a Social Worker to assist youth in developing a plan for their future. The day shelter is open Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  For more information, call 205-252-4673 or you may contact us through our HELP Line at 205-664-CARE. 

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Walk a Day in Their Shoes:  Project HOPE needs your help in meeting the needs of young people from head to toe.  Shoes are expensive and new shoe donations are rare.  Do you have any new shoes in your closet that are looking for some feet?  Help us put shoes on the feet of homeless youth by donating new shoes or donating gift cards we can use in local stores.

Family Connection is an equal opportunity provider and employer.