About Us

The ministry’s work officially began this year. With no funding or outside support, we launched our ministry—meeting the youth right where they were, street by street. Through fun street activities, games, and providing essential food, we created safe spaces filled with joy, hope, and the love of Jesus. Food quickly became an essential part of the outreach, as many children were hungry. We continued to pray and trust God to provide—and He always did. Every hot meal and snack became a way to show God’s care in real, tangible ways. This foundational work continued as we built strong relationships with children and families throughout the community.

We felt led to create an Instagram page to stay connected with the youth and share daily encouragement and hope. That is precisely when the name Street Hope Alive was born—a powerful reminder that when the “Streets” (the people that live there) meet the Cross (Jesus), hope comes alive! This period defined our programmatic expansion: We began taking youth to summer camp in upstate New York (starting 2017), giving over 150 campers a chance to experience God’s love and joy away from the city. We also started providing scholarships (2019) for the first children to attend Dawn Treader Christian School, where they could dream bigger and see their worth through God’s eyes, expanding our mentorship commitment to their educational journey.

This was a landmark year for both structure and action. Street Hope Alive officially became a nonprofit organization, providing the critical framework to sustain and grow our mission. Critically, we immediately mobilized during the COVID-19 pandemic, stepping onto the front line to provide emergency support through essential food supplies, hygiene kits, and clothing, utilizing our unique network to quickly and effectively distribute vital resources directly to under-resourced families in Paterson’s 4th Ward. We continued to bring light, hope, and transformation even amidst global crisis.

After years of hosting therapeutic gatherings, including Art Therapy and Discipleship (2021-2024), we moved into a new space called The Sanctuary in Paterson. This instantly became a safe haven for youth to gather during the week for food, clothing, activities, and Youth Church every Saturday. Just as things were getting established, a sudden flood destroyed the space. It was heartbreaking—but we stood firm in faith, declaring that when the flood comes in to destroy, the Holy Spirit raises up a banner. Through every challenge and every miracle, we continue to be a place of refuge where hope rises again!

In 2025, Street Hope Alive expanded across the ocean as Street Hope Alive Africa was birthed in Guinea, West Africa. Together with Farah, we began training pastors and leaders of a church built in 2022, teaching them how to effectively reach youth for Christ through mentorship and soccer outreaches. In a region where 99% of the population is Muslim, God continues to open doors through wisdom, prayer, and Spirit-led relationships. Street Hope Alive Africa also helps women and children forced from their homes by providing a safe house where they can live, heal, and learn new skills. Through sewing and garment-making training, women are being empowered to provide for their children and rebuild their lives. Today, hundreds attend the church, and God has led the team to begin building another church and an even larger safe house nearby.