Facing Homelessness

About this campaign

People living unsheltered often feel unseen and alone; as if there was an invisible wall between them and those living inside. This separation perpetuates homelessness and the negative stereotype surrounding those experiencing it. Facing Homelessness offers easy entry points for the community to come closer and get involved, beginning with an invitation to act on our empathy and Just Say Hello. Our newest initiative, the BLOCK Project, invites homeowners to host a BLOCK Home—a fully equipped, 125 square foot, off-grid home—in their backyard for a neighbor living on the streets. As one of the only integrated solutions to homelessness in the nation, the BLOCK Project builds compassion and capacity for other needed solutions. The closer we come, the more we feel. The more we feel, the more we act.

It means so much to us that the Pacific Science Center is helping us share this innovative solution with its patrons and community. This fall, you can visit a full-scale BLOCK Home, hear stories from community members, and learn more about Living Building Challenge, at the BLOCK Project exhibit.

Make sure to visit the exhibit, and before you do.... get your BLOCK Project gear here!