Sponsored Welcoming Home in Marin
Westminster Presbyterian Church has, yet again, graciously sponsored a Welcoming Home event for a very deserving Marin family.
Westminster and Welcoming Home volunteers gathered donated furniture and housewares - as well as many personal and unique items selected for each family member - turning an empty apartment into a warm, comfortable home.
We are very thankful to the Westminster Presbyterian community for their continued support.
Front Row: Sally Cote, Sharon Terrill, Micky Graves and Linden Berry.
Back row: Carol Coffman, Amie Boswell-Kennett, Martin Loyd, Art Graves, Susan Bertelsen and Michael Cushing, Exec Director, Welcoming Home.
Quinn is a dedicated single mom raising two terrific kids—a son and his younger sister. They were referred to us by Homeward Bound.
Quinn is a fiercely strong advocate for her children, particularly her son with developmental challenges. She's always open to exploring new opportunities, resources, and services that may benefit him even if it means commuting a long distance or making extra accommodations for his needs.
While the family has experienced periods of housing instability in the past, they had been steadily housed for several years. Unfortunately, traumatic circumstances recently required them to move again. With the help of Homeward Bound they were able to find a safe, stable home once again.
Westminster Church has noted how honored they are to help this family create a space where they can feel settled, comfortable, and truly at home.
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Though Quinn's children weren't available for photos, she repeatedly emphasized that they would be thrilled with their new rooms - that her son, who is passionate about drawing, would love the desk and art supplies - and that her daughter was going to be ecstatic when she saw the princess themed room along and the beautiful quilt created by one of Westminster's members.
Then Quinn saw her bedroom and exclaimed, "I've never had a room of my own; how wonderful is it to have this lovely, adult bedroom!”
Now Quinn and her children have a home where they can enjoy meals around the table and feel safe as they cozy up and watch a movie together in their newly decorated living room.
Thank you to everyone who provided gently used donations and worked to turn an empty apartment into a real home.
About Sponsored Welcomings
"Sponsorship" means paying for the brand new mattresses, box springs and frames; the cost of the movers; the Starter Kit of necessary items that the individual or family needs in the short term, and any needed items that aren't donated. To enable us to help more people, we need more organizations, groups of friends, schools, etc. to sponsor Welcomings.
Click here or contact info@welcominghome.org for more information.