Why Street Ninja Exists

Being homeless is like having a full-time job.

When I saw my own friends go down that path, I realized how busy they became—not in the way most people think, but in survival mode. Every day is a cycle of
finding a place to sleep, getting food, staying warm, keeping your stuff from being stolen, avoiding trouble, finding a washroom before businesses lock them up—it never stops.

I built Street Ninja because I believe everyone deserves dignity, and dignity means being able to navigate your life without feeling like a burden.

Nobody wants to beg for information or sit on hold with 211 just to find out where a shelter is. And nobody should miss a meal just because they didn’t know where to find one.

Immediate usefulness is the core philosophy behind Street Ninja

• No apps to download.
• No data plan required.
• No waiting on a helpline.
• Just information you need right now

Just text a keyword and your location, and you’ll get the nearest shelters, food programs, washrooms, or WiFi spots—instantly.

Street Ninja isn’t going to solve homelessness, and it won’t turn someone’s life around overnight.
But it can help them find what they need, right now, so they can keep pushing forward.