Safe Streets Project

Helping people get home safely. Being there before a crisis becomes an emergency.

The Evoke One Safe Streets Project is a community-based outreach initiative dedicated to creating safer downtown nightlife. Operating on weekend evenings in entertainment districts, our trained volunteers provide a visible, approachable presence for anyone who needs assistance—whether it's finding a safe ride home, checking on someone who's intoxicated, de-escalating a difficult situation, or connecting people with the right support.

Our teams are trained in first aid, mental health awareness, crisis intervention, and de-escalation, allowing them to respond to many non-emergency situations with compassion, professionalism, and common sense. By providing early intervention and practical support, we help reduce unnecessary calls to emergency services while ensuring people receive the care they need.

Through the Safe Streets App, individuals can quickly connect with our team to request a safe walking escort, arrange transportation, locate trusted resources, report someone who may need assistance, or speak with a trained volunteer. When a situation requires emergency medical care or police intervention, our team will immediately contact the appropriate emergency services and remain on scene until help arrives.

Safe Streets is not a replacement for police, paramedics, or firefighters. We exist to bridge the gap between doing nothing and dialing 911—providing a calm, trusted first point of contact for situations that need care, guidance, or support before they become emergencies.

What We Do

• Safe walking escorts to vehicles, transit stops, or nearby destinations

• Assistance arranging safe transportation home

• Welfare checks for individuals who appear vulnerable or intoxicated

• Mental health support and crisis de-escalation

• Basic first aid and non-emergency medical assistance

• Referrals to shelters, outreach organizations, and community resources

• Immediate coordination with emergency services when required

When to Call Safe Streets

• Someone needs a safe ride or walking escort

• A person appears mildly intoxicated and needs assistance

• Someone is experiencing emotional distress and would benefit from a calm conversation

• You need help connecting someone with local support services

• A situation is concerning but does not require an immediate emergency response

When to Call 911

If there is an immediate threat to life, a serious medical emergency, a crime in progress, violence, or any situation requiring urgent police, fire, or ambulance response, call 911 immediately. Safe Streets volunteers are trained to recognize emergencies and will assist emergency responders when appropriate, but they are not a substitute for emergency services.

A safer night begins with people who care. Together, we can create a downtown where everyone has someone to turn to—before a crisis becomes an emergency.