Mission

Project Downtown CLT’s mission is to provide essential services to the homeless and impoverished segments of our city. We have a fundamental belief that every person, regardless of their race, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, or history deserves to have quality food, shelter and support in order to become a healthy and productive member of society.

Goals

Project Downtown CLT’s ultimate goal is to spread the message of hope and compassion. We believe that a single action can make a difference in the community, and that collective action can greatly impact the world. Through advocacy and outreach activities, our team works tirelessly to contribute to the greater good.

History

Project Downtown began as an informal initiative a few years ago by a few students that were moved by the plight of homeless and needy individuals in downtown Miami. Initially Project Downtown was a small scale organization, which passed out 30 sandwiches and whatever else could be managed with their limited resources. Although the resources were limited, the students’ compassion was not. What made and continues to distinguish Project Downtown as unique, is not the physical support, but the support provided emotionally. The students considered the people they were serving their friends and took the time to not only distribute food, but to converse. Furthermore, the service the students provided was not contingent upon reading a pamphlet or listening to a sermon. To this day, student volunteers have participated in Project Downtown every week for over five years. Although the program has expanded, we strive to uphold the same spirit and ideals the program started with. When asked why we are doing this, our answer is the same as that found in the Qur’an: "We feed you for the sake of God alone, no reward do we seek, nor thanks." (Holy Qur'an,76:9).

 Project Downtown of CLT Constitution

Project Downtown of CLT is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Tax-ID/EIN #: 84-2719618