Ending isolation for the unsheltered and the lonely
We help people on the streets reconnect with someone who may help them come home.
Many people are not out of options. They are disconnected from the right person. Will U Help goes directly to the streets, records a short message, finds the loved one, and helps start the reconnection.
Our impact
3,500+
Backpacks Distributed
60+
Reconnection Searches Requested
10+
Families Reconnected
25+
Cities Reached
Watch a real reconnection story.
From the streets to home
The problem
Homelessness is not only a housing crisis.
It is often a connection crisis.
Many systems manage homelessness. We go straight to the street and ask one question that can open a door fast.
What we do
- We go to the streets.
- We ask who they miss.
- We record a short message.
- We search and reach out.
- If the right person says yes, reconnection can begin.
The message backpack
A message backpack gives someone rugged, waterproof storage and a visible voice. With a Sharpie, they can write any message they want the world to see.
Learn About Backpacks