The Diocese of Saint Petersburg has launched a new type of outreach program known as “Street Ministry” that brings love and friendship into the lives of people on the streets in an effort to transform lives.

Who: Young adults from around the country are here to lead this initiative and volunteers from our area will give of their time to get involved.

What: Street Ministry involves walking the same routes each day to meet the homeless people of an area and develop friendships based on trust and mutual respect. In addition to providing material resources, such as food and clothing, Street Ministry fosters healthy relationships, and an underlying need for homeless people to overcome their situation and sustain real change.

When: May 18-June 8, 2025

Where: Ybor City

How: Eight missionaries from around the country are in Ybor City to train local volunteers on the Street Ministry model and to walk the routes, develop friendships, and bring love and hope to those who are isolated and overlooked.

Additional Information:

The Street Ministry launch is led by a non-profit organization called “Christ in the City.” The foundation of their work is based on the life of Jesus Christ and the model of ministry he showed us, which is person-to-person and heart-to-heart.  This initiative is part of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg’s participation in the Jubilee Year of Hope and the 1,000,000 Acts of Mercy Challenge.

Get Involved

To request to volunteer, email: ChristintheCity@dosp.org

Photo Caption: A young adult speaks with a homeless person in Denver in 2019 representing “Christ in the City.”