Project 16:49 provides
life-changing opportunities
Our mission is to empower Rock County’s unaccompanied homeless youth to take action to achieve their goals.
2024 Impact Report Summary
34
youth resided in our two Transitional Living Program homes
30
youth & children housed through our Rapid Rehousing Program (collaborative program with ECHO)
138
youth received Community Case Management support
19
Youth received aftercare services
305
high school students received Basic Needs Assistance
16 Hours and 49 Minutes: The time between school ending one day and starting the next.
These hours are a lonely, frightening and dangerous time for our unaccompanied homeless youth. Most “couch surf” – staying with extended family or friends, often moving weekly or even daily. Others sleep in cars, abandoned buildings and parks.
Project 16:49 is a local non-profit organization serving Rock County’s unaccompanied homeless youth ages 14 to 24 — primarily high school students. We believe every young person deserves an opportunity to succeed. To that end, Project 16:49 offers access to the services and support these youth need to complete their high school education, increase their self-sufficiency, and prepare for independent living.
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Our Impact
What we do
Project 16:49 operates two housing programs and offers a range of supportive services to meet the individual needs of youth experiencing homelessness. All assistance is free.
We help homeless and at-risk youth access:

Health Insurance & Health Care

Hygiene Items

Identification Documents

Safe Housing Options

Food & Food Share

Local Resources & Services
Become a volunteer
Project 16:49 volunteers make a positive impact and have fun at the same time. You can help make our events a success, raise awareness and resources, and/or keep our TLP homes welcoming and in good condition.
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Latest Updates

A Place to Call Home
After a year of couch surfing or sleeping in attics, and most recently, living in their car, they finally have a place they can call home, thanks to the new youth Rapid Rehousing Program.

Project 16:49 Aids First Rapid Rehousing Recipient
This program, operated in collaboration with ECHO, helps youth experiencing homelessness in Rock and Walworth counties.

Project 16:49 Staff Participate In Winter Homeless Count
During the count, volunteers search for and reach out to homeless individuals and families with the immediate goal of providing emergency shelter and supplies, and the long-term goal of eliminating homelessness.