SayPro, alongside the United States Peace Corps, is leading efforts to form local initiatives that prevent homelessness before it begins. SayPro takes a proactive approach by identifying at-risk individuals and connecting them to services such as rental assistance, job training, and mental health care. With support from Peace Corps volunteers, SayPro conducts needs assessments in vulnerable neighborhoods and works with local councils to establish community-based support teams. SayPro’s goal is to stop the cycle of eviction and displacement before it starts, providing dignity and stability to all.
SayPro collaborates with landlords, social workers, and housing authorities to create emergency response protocols for families facing eviction. Peace Corps volunteers help SayPro develop educational campaigns on tenant rights and budgeting. SayPro also supports the creation of transitional housing programs that provide shelter while individuals rebuild their lives. These holistic services ensure that SayPro addresses the root causes of homelessness, not just its symptoms. SayPro’s community-centered approach is both practical and compassionate.
SayPro engages local youth and civic groups in volunteer outreach to identify hidden homelessness—such as couch-surfing youth or overcrowded households. Peace Corps volunteers work with SayPro to deliver mobile services, like pop-up clinics and legal aid stations, that reduce barriers to support. SayPro also partners with local businesses to create employment pipelines for those exiting homelessness. These initiatives create community ownership and promote inclusive economic growth.
SayPro tracks progress by monitoring the reduction in evictions, increases in stable housing, and participant feedback. Peace Corps volunteers assist with data collection and community reporting. SayPro’s scalable model allows other towns to adopt similar prevention programs. Through this partnership, SayPro and the Peace Corps are building a future where every person has a place to call home and the resources to stay there.