About Us
The story behind HIS EYES
HIS EYES was founded by Evan Ellingson, who deeply believed that we should view people experiencing homelessness through God’s Eyes. After his own personal journey with homelessness, Evan devoted his time and resources to caring for people who were still living life on the streets. To honor his legacy, Sean Ellingson and Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson had HIS EYES legally formed to honor the heart and vision of Evan Ellingson. Our Foundation pays tribute to the vision that Evan had, bringing hope to the homeless community by seeing them through God’s Eyes. We believe that each person has a story worth telling and a life worth saving. Our vision is to create a world where everyone has a place to call home and a community that supports them.
From providing essential resources like meals and hygiene kits to offering long-term supportive care, HIS EYES is committed to supporting local organizations that are making a tangible difference in our communities. We also believe that financial resources alone aren’t enough. Our greatest passion is to share the hope of the Gospel with those in need. By funding programs that serve both physical and spiritual needs in the communities where In-N-Out® does business, we reach individuals and families in crisis, transforming lives one step at a time.
Evan’s story didn’t
end with him. It’s
just the beginning.
Evan Ellingson was more than a brother. He was a dreamer, with a smile that could light up a room, and a man with a heart big enough to carry the pain of others, even while he carried his own. For years, drug addiction gripped his life and left him homeless and broken, but even in his darkest moments, Evan felt called to care for the community around him.
Our Mission
HIS EYES exists to provide hope, immediate support, and sustainable solutions to those experiencing homelessness.
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Evan’s Story
Sean Ellingson was serving in the military when he learned that his little brother was out there somewhere, sleeping on sidewalks, lost in a fight he couldn’t win alone. The news broke Sean’s heart, and he left the military to come home and help his brother.
Once they reconnected, Evan opened up about the reality of homelessness. Survival was one thing, but the pain of being alone and overlooked was unbearable. Evan learned firsthand that people experiencing homelessness needed more than just food or shelter — they needed connection, consistency, and most of all, hope.
He wanted to remind the world that no matter how far someone has fallen, they are still fully seen and fully loved by God.
Evan’s gift was his ability to see people through God’s eyes. He looked past the dirt, the addiction, the behavior — and saw a human being with a story worth hearing and a life worth redeeming.
That perspective shaped the heart of what would become HIS EYES. Born from Evan’s dream to build something lasting and real, the HIS EYES Foundation is not a quick fix or a handout. It’s a commitment to meet people where they are, to learn their names, hear their stories, understand their pain, and walk with them toward healing and transformation.
Evan is no longer with us, but his heart continues to lead the way — reminding us that healing begins when we stop looking past people and start seeing them how God sees them. That’s how we change lives. That’s how we change communities.
