Home 1The furnishing of this home was sponsored by the Destino Fund. Welcoming Home and this family are so grateful for the grant that enabled us to help give this family a real home.Ellen, along with her six-year old daughter and two-year-old son, live in Home 1; they were referred to us by Homeward BoundEllen hasn’t had her own home for many … Read More
Home Away After School Facility
Home Away After School FacilityHome Away (homeaway.org) provides an after school facility for middle school and high school kids who are housing insecure or who were recently homeless.The kids use the facility from 3:00 until 9:00 after school. During that time, they do homework, with help available if needed; play games; learn new skills; have a gourmet, home-cooked dinner and then are taken home … Read More
Before & After Photos 12.21.23
A Sponsored Marin WelcomingJust before Christmas, on December 21st, a couple who wish to be anonymous jumped in and sponsored the furnishing of a single woman’s home when they heard her story.Jody had been living on the streets for 10 years when she was finally able to get into a womens’ shelter that specializes in PTSD/trauma. She was then on … Read More
Before & After Photos 12.16.23
Home #1Magda and her family were referred to us by North Marin Community Services. She, her teen aged daughter and 12-year old son live in Home 1.Four years ago, they came to the U.S. from Guatemala, where they were escaping the violent political situation in their country, as well as domestic violence at home. In the U.S., Magda and her children shared a … Read More
Before & After Photos 12.02.23
A Marin Welcoming Sponsored by Gaby Federal and Jill KantolaRenee is the picture of resilience, determination and a positive attitude. If you spend a while talking with her, you know she will do whatever it takes to raise her children to be successful and that she, herself, will nail whatever she puts her mind to. A few years ago, after 13 … Read More
Before & After Photos 11.16.23
An anonymous, generous donor sponsored a special November Welcoming Home in Santa RosaIrene is single mom who was referrred to us by Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa. After many hardships, Irene was finally reunited with her 14-year-old son this summer. They were forced to move from shelter to shelter but with the help of Catholic Charities, they were finally able to settle into their own … Read More
Before & After Photos 10.21.23
Home #1Home 1 was referred to us by North Marin Community Services. The family (mom, dad and four children ages 20, 14, 9 and 3) fled Guatemala five years ago, escaping assault and harassment, and moved to Novato where they had relatives. They were all living in one bedroom until Dad found work so they could get their own place. They recently moved into a two … Read More
Before & After Photos 08.19.23
Home #1Kendra lives in Home 1; she was referred to us by Homeward Bound. Kendra is 24 and the single mother of two young children: her daughter is two years old and her son is 11 months. Kendra was born in Alameda County and moved with her family to Marin County when she was nine years old. After graduating from high … Read More
Before & After Photos 08.05.23
Home #1Vicky and her two daughters are excited to be living together in their new apartment, Home 1. They were referred to us by Women’s Recovery Services.Due to some unfortunate circumstances, Vicky was not able to have a home or have her youngest daughter with her for the last three years. Now she is thrilled to be able to have the stability … Read More
Before & After Photos 06.17.23
Home #1Nora and her family live in Home 1; they came to Marin in 2016 and were referred to us by Bay Area Community Resources.After finding affordable housing, this family experienced flood and water damage that literally destroyed everything they had. They finally moved to a new apartment but it was totally empty.Their five year old son really likes school and loves to draw and paint. … Read More