The Lamp Project

200+ Individuals Served
Personalized, relationship-based support for individuals experiencing homelessness since September 2025.

900+ Follow-Up Interactions
Consistent outreach, advocacy, and case management focused on long-term stability and self-sufficiency.

100+ Essential Documents Secured
Including HOT IDs, state IDs, birth certificates, and other critical documents needed for housing, employment, healthcare, and benefits.

30+ Government Phones Obtained
Helping individuals stay connected to healthcare providers, employers, case managers, and support services.

12+ Medication Assistance Cases
Helping individuals obtain essential medications and navigate healthcare systems to support ongoing treatment and wellness.

22% Achieved or Maintained Stability
Individuals who have secured or maintained housing, income, healthcare access, or other key markers of stability and continue to receive follow-up support.

78% Actively Working Toward Stability
Individuals engaged in personalized action plans focused on housing, employment, benefits, healthcare access, recovery, and long-term self-sufficiency.

Percentages reflect individuals actively engaged in services and follow-up support.

• Received the Candid Seal of Transparency
• Recently became  Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accredited
• Tier 2 Partner of Coaltion for  the Homeless HMIS access

We work alongside local organizations to better support individuals through every step of their journey:

• Eternal Rock Church
• Holy Rosary
• Harris Health
• Harris Center for Mental Health
• Oak Street Health
• Houston Police Department
• Coalition for the Homeless
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP)
• Local detox and recovery centers

• Presented a poster at the Houston Global Health Conference at Texas A&M EnMed based on findings from our outreach and case management work with individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Continuing to develop a model focused on early outreach, continuity of care, and critical transition points where individuals are most at risk of falling through gaps in the system.
• Conducting ongoing research to better understand how continuity of care, consistent follow-up, and relationship-based support impact housing stability and long-term outcomes.
• Evaluating changes in self-efficacy, hope, and confidence as individuals progress through personalized action plans, with the goal of understanding how these factors influence engagement, stability, and overall well-being.

At The Lamp Project, we believe real change happens through relationships. Rather than providing a one-time service, we work one-on-one with each individual to create a personalized plan of care, helping them overcome barriers related to identification, healthcare, housing, employment, benefits, transportation, and recovery

Individuals typically receive 10–20 follow-up interactions. Even when someone disengages, they can return and continue where they left off.

• 4 individuals connected to detox and recovery programs.
• 2 individuals successfully completed treatment.
• 1 individual returned to work following treatment.
• 1 individual reunited with and returned home to his wife.
• 1 individual left treatment early but continues to pursue recovery and sobriety.

Recovery is not always a straight path. We continue to support individuals as they work toward long-term recovery, stability, and renewed purpose.

• Veterans connected to identification, healthcare, transportation, and supportive services. 
• Individuals placed into detox and recovery programs. 
• Families assisted with housing stabilization and rent support. 
• Essential documents secured to help individuals access housing, employment, healthcare, and benefits. 
• Ongoing support provided through follow-up, advocacy, and resource navigation.

Why Long-Term Support Matters

• Over 70% of individuals we serve face 3 or more significant barriers.
• More than one-third face 5 or more barriers.
• Most individuals require 10–20+ follow-up interactions and support services to make meaningful progress toward stability.

This is not one-time assistance. We walk alongside individuals as they work through multiple barriers and take steps toward housing, healthcare, income, recovery, and long-term stability.

Future Goals

• Launch a Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Pilot focused on education, risk awareness, and healthcare navigation.
• Develop a Telehealth Pilot in partnership with Harris Health to improve access to healthcare and follow-up services.
• Participate in Coordinated Entry to strengthen connections to housing resources and supportive services.
• Expand continuity of care through enhanced follow-up, care coordination, and community partnerships.
• Explore transitional housing opportunities for individuals working toward long-term stability and independence.
• Continue researching how continuity of care and self-efficacy influence housing stability, recovery, and long-term outcomes.

We met a man in his 50s who does not drink or use drugs and asked for help with his documents. Over time, we were able to help him obtain his temporary ID and then his state ID and his birth certificate. He previously drove 18 wheelers, but his license had expired. We are now working toward helping him get his CDL so he can return to driving.

He is actively studying for his CDL written exam.  He was very thankful throughout the process. It has been amazing to see God at work in his life, and we are excited to see what God has ahead for him.