Home 1 Lorena was referred to us by North Marin Community Services and lives in Home 1. Lorena left her home country two years ago because of the unsafe political situation. When she came to the Bay Area, she quickly found work in a hair salon. For a year, she shared a bedroom in an apartment with four other women. A male … Read More
Before & After Photos 2.17.24
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
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 06.09.23
An Anonymous Sponsor Gives a Family a “New” HomeElisa, her husband and two boys (aged 14 and 10) were living in a small apartment. The landlord decided to remodel and asked them to leave. The family couldn’t afford storage space for their things while they tried to find another home, so they had to give up all their belongings.In the … Read More
Before & After Photos 05.20.23
Gloria’s Family Gloria, her 11-year-old son, 8-year-old daughter and fiancé Lorenzo were living a comfortable life in Perú. Gloria ran the business she inherited from her father; Lorenzo worked as a computer technician. They were happily planning their wedding.Tragically, in July, their young daughter was diagnosed with brain cancer. A few weeks later, she underwent a thirteen-hour operation. Then, two days later, another difficult surgery was performed. By this … Read More
Sponsored Welcoming by Gaby Federal and Jill Kantola – Marin County
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