Building a Relational Nonprofit Model: How Alan Graham is Mobilizing Austin, TX to Support Their Houseless Neighbors

“What we're trying to do is build a forged family for people that have been despised, outcast, lost and forgotten, and pushed to the furthest fringes of society.”—Alan Graham

Before you truly see an issue, you only know part of the story. But once you develop empathy for the people it affects, you can’t unsee its importance.

That’s what happened for Alan Graham, who has now dedicated nearly three decades of his life to supporting his houseless neighbors in Austin, TX.

Alan is the Founder & CEO of Mobile Loaves and Fishes, a Christian nonprofit that has been empowering their community into a lifestyle of service since 1998. In that time, they’ve served over 6.5 million meals and helped more than 470 neighbors move from the streets into permanent homes.

In this episode, Alan shares:

• His personal journey of faith that led him to start Mobile Loaves and Fishes
• Why we should have compassion for those who find themselves without support
• The value in heart-to-heart solutions
• And why nonprofits should stick with new initiatives longer than we often do

For Alan, the purpose of his life and the work he’s dedicated to is quite simple: To love God and love his neighbor. This conversation will bring you right back to the roots of your own work, reminding you of the simple truths that truly fuel your vision. Listen in!

Find links to resources mentioned and key takeaways in the show notes for this episode: www.futurenonprofit.com/alan-graham