Before individuals who have been formerly incarcerated can secure employment, tackle health issues, or acquire new skills, it is essential for them to first have a safe and stable living environment. Regrettably, the circumstances are unfavorable for those exiting prison: many lack a home to which they can return, and they encounter a housing market where affordable options are limited and often inaccessible to those with a criminal history. Our systems predispose returning citizens to failure at the very moment they require a warm reception back home. We examined the expansion of the sharing economy and identified a promising framework that could be innovatively modified to address this necessity. The Homecoming Project represents a pioneering model that connects individuals recently released from incarceration with homeowners (qualified hosts) to offer safe and stable housing within the community. This arrangement benefits both parties: hosts receive a stipend, thereby injecting additional income into communities that are in dire need. Returnees are afforded a secure, stable, and inviting atmosphere in which to commence the process of rebuilding their lives.