As families gather and lights begin to glow throughout our communities, it’s important to pause and remember the millions of people who will face this holiday season without the warmth of a home.
And this year, a powerful new faith-based film is doing more than entertaining audiences. it's sparking a nationwide movement to address homelessness with compassion and Christ’s love.
"No Address," produced by Robert Craig Films, began as a single script. But through God’s leading, it has grown into a multi-layered initiative—a feature film, a companion documentary ("Americans With No Address"), a study guide, a novel and a full soundtrack. Together, these projects share one central truth: every person deserves to be seen the way God sees them—with dignity, worth and unfailing love.
I sat down with Jennifer Stolo, CEO and Executive Director of Robert Craig Films, to explore how this project is changing hearts across the nation.
Listen to the entire conversation between Crystal Thornton and Jennifer Stolo in the Podcast below
The Heart Behind the Story
Jennifer shares that the mission began with a simple but urgent burden.
“There’s so much prejudice and shame around homelessness. People have become numb,” she told me.
“Our goal is to restore the compassion, the empathy and the human side of this crisis.”
That passion comes from personal experience. Jennifer volunteers with her husband in local homeless shelters, one of the film’s producers formerly experienced homelessness herself and Robert Craig—the studio’s founder—is deeply involved in his church’s outreach ministry.
Together, they knew this story needed to be told truthfully.
A Journey Across America
To accurately portray the crisis, the team spent three weeks traveling through 18 major cities and 20 states.
“We wanted to ensure the movie was authentic,” Jennifer explained. “We conducted 175 interviews—political leaders, nonprofits, churches, ministries—to understand what this situation really looks like.”
Their findings were sobering:
- 2.8 million people in the U.S. are experiencing homelessness
- Half of them are children
- The crisis didn’t begin with the pandemic—it began more than 30 years ago
But their journey also uncovered hope:
65% of care for people experiencing homelessness comes from the faith community.
Churches, rescue missions and ministries are leading the way.
When a Film Becomes a Movement
What started as a film grew into a five-part movement:
1. The Feature Film — "No Address"
A powerful narrative exploring how people from all walks of life can fall into homelessness.
2. The Documentary — "Americans With No Address"
A raw, firsthand look at homelessness across the country.
3. The Novel
Written by Franklin, Tennessee-based author Ken Abraham, deepening the characters’ faith journeys.
4. The Study Guide
Used by churches and ministries nationwide to create deeper discussion and involvement.
5. The Soundtrack
Featuring the theme song "Skin Deep," written by Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts and Ryan Griffin.
“If we look only skin-deep, we miss the true person God created,” Jennifer said.
Actors Billy Baldwin, Ashanti, Ty Pennington, Beverly D’Angelo and others were so moved by visiting local encampments during filming that they personally requested to appear at the end of the movie with a call to action.
A Moment That Changed Everything
In Nashville, Jennifer encountered a man whose words she’ll never forget.
“I said hello and asked his name,” she told me. “He said he couldn’t remember the last time anyone had asked.”
She paused during our interview, her voice soft.
“We have to do better. We can do better. These are all God’s children.”
Moments like these illustrate the theme echoed throughout the film:
People experiencing homelessness are not invisible—God sees them and so should we.
What One Person—or One Church—Can Do
Many people feel overwhelmed by homelessness. But Jennifer assures us that the steps to help are simple and deeply meaningful:
1. Support organizations doing the work.
Give to nonprofits like The Salvation Army, CityGate Network and rescue missions.
2. Volunteer your time.
“You think you’re helping them,” she said, “but God uses the experience to transform you.”
3. Acknowledge people.
Look them in the eye. Smile. Ask their name. Say a prayer.
“One conversation can change someone’s life,” Jennifer said. “Everybody can do something.”
The Rise of Faith-Based Cinema
Jennifer believes God is using this movement as part of something bigger happening in Christian media.
“Eighty-six percent of people going to the theater want something inspiring—something that brings God into their life,” she shared.
“People are more open to faith conversations, not just in church but in everyday life.”
Seeing God’s Hand in Every Step
As Jennifer reflected on the journey, she said something that stayed with me:
We thought we were making a film. God knew we were creating a movement.”
Every component—film, documentary, novel, music, study guide—came from people stepping forward, saying, “I want to help.”
“I can look back and say, ‘Wow…look what God has done,’” she said.
How You Can Get Involved
Visit NoAddressMovie.com to:
- Stream "No Address" and "Americans With No Address"
- License a screening for your church or community
- Access the study guide
- Find a nonprofit near you from a directory of 1,500 partners
- Volunteer or donate
- Join the movement to restore dignity and hope
50% of all net proceeds from the film, documentary, novel and soundtrack go directly to organizations serving people experiencing homelessness.
A Season of Compassion and Hope
Jennifer’s story—and the stories woven into "No Address"—remind us that every single person matters to God. Every life has value. Every name deserves to be known.
This holiday season, may God open our eyes to see those with “no address” the way He sees them—deeply loved, never forgotten and always worth stopping for.
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