Main Street Ministries (MSM), is a non-profit organization that mobilizes volunteers to meet the needs of vulnerable individuals and families in our community. Those we serve have experienced poverty, homelessness, substance abuse, incarceration, or other hardships, and need direction to achieve sustainable change. Each year, we serve over 5,000 disadvantaged individuals grow to their fullest potential. Because the needs and circumstances of every person varies, our programs and services are multifaceted. Our evidence-based Life Empowerment programs, which require a 5-month commitment, address underlying factors that perpetuate poverty and homelessness. Participants discover talents and opportunities while learning care and respect for their self and others. As a result, they become leaders and break the cycle of poverty, through personal change, education, employment, and spiritual connection. To enroll in the development programs, clients must have a strong desire to make changes in their lives and have a dependable living situation with some source of stable income. They must be enrolled in a mentorship, case management, or other relational program with a local agency. Some of these organizations include: The Beacon, The Council on Recovery, Covenant House, Houston Area Women’s Center, New Hope Housing, Small Steps Nurturing Center and Star of Hope. Operation ID assists individuals in procuring essential documents that are required to achieve employment, secure housing, register children for school, and other life-sustaining goals. We also provide support through Resource Navigation for basic needs including one-on-one coaching to families in crisis. We connect our participants with the most relevant community resources available to further their steps toward stability and growth.