Michael’s Story

Michael Davis tells the story of how he was transformed by his involvement with the Downtown Streets Team.
Downtown Streets Team-Faith

Bookstore owner in Palo Alto explains the impact Downtown Street Team has had on her business.
The Sunnydale Kids

As we learn in this film, Ripple Effect is an organization that takes kids from places like Sunnydale and transports them to the parallel universe of a surfboard.
Police Chief Burns and DST

Palo Alto Police Chief lends his expert point of view on homelessness.
Yoga & Mindfulness

Yoga and mindfulness have improved the lives of countless people. How might we extend these practices for wellbeing of unhoused youth?
Housing with Support Services

Artists are able to thrive in spaces where they can live and work. What type of housing can enable people coming off the street to prosper in?
Radical Hospitality

If food trucks reimagined fast food what would showers and toilets delivering dignity for the homeless look like on wheels?
Unconditional Support

How might we extend SF’s tradition of unconditional acceptance to teenagers on the street so that they can live outstanding lives?
Strengthening Families

In a city that champions an active father role, what happens when a previously homeless dad helps others without stable homes?
Dignity of Work

Employee-centered environments help workers be more engaged. How can work experience be customized for a person who is homeless?