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Home 1 came to Marin in 2016, they were referred to us by Bay Area Community Recources. After finding affordable housing, this family experienced a flood and water damage that literally destroyed everything they had. They were finally moved to a new apartment but it’s bare. Their 5 year old son really likes school and learning things, he is super curious and asks questions about everything, he likes to draw and paint, use his hands to do things, he has a huge imagination. They feel at home in Marin love to walk in nature and cook new dishes together as a family.

Claudia, Carlos and their two young children, 4 years and 2 years, are in Home 2. They were referred to us by Adopt a Family Marin. They came from Peru where Carlos was a taxi driver. Life there was becoming increasingly dangerous and violent. He was perceived as being rich and was attacked and beaten on more than one occasion. Terrified for the safety of their family they made their way to the U.S. and have been living in a shelter where the maximum stay is 12 months. They were struggling to find an affordable apartment but with the help of their very supportive Case Manager there, they found a listing. She helped them with translation and connected them with the owner of the apartment who was very moved by their situation and who really wants them to succeed here. They are both working as line cooks and have childcare when their shifts overlap. Despite everything this young family has been through, they are incredibly positive and the children are just happy kids!

Home 3 is where Matt lives and he was referred to us by Marin Housing Authority. Matt worked two jobs while his daughter was young so he could pay child support.He lived in a trailer for nine years and when he lost that, he waited a very long time to get into assisted housing. Unable to work because of an injury, he finally got placement. He was harassed and robbed by one of the other residents. They even stole his teeth which took him three years to pay for.  His social worker found him his own apartment. He loves art and music and was a carpenter before he was injured.

Walter lives in Home 4 and was referred to us by Homeward Bound of Marin. Walter is a veteran who was born in the North Bay Area where he spent most of his life. He was very close with his mother, who died of lung cancer in 2019. His only job was caring for her and when she died, he was devasted. That was when he decided he needed a change of pace and so he moved to Alaska to be with his only niece. He quickly found that the winters were too cold there and so he moved back home to the Bay Area where he became homeless after not being able to keep up with the high cost of living, he also struggled to find work. After being connected with VA services he was able to get a case manager to help him find housing and resources. He has been living on the streets for the past 10 months and is so excited to finally have a safe place to rest and to call home.