Cristina, born in Guatemala, is one of five children. Trained as a preschool teacher, she couldn’t get work in her hometown after the pandemic. A year and a half ago, she and her family made sacrifices to put together the $15,000 needed for her to migrate alone to the US, where she stayed in Marin with an acquaintance from their village. Unfortunately, this man was physically abusive and ultimately denied her access to the apartment.
Before & After Photos 8.14.24
Sponsored Welcoming On August 14th, Welcoming Home fully furnished another apartment, thanks to the sponsorship* of a couple who wish to remain anonymous. The new resident is Sam; he was referred to us by Marin Housing Authority. Sam had been living in a place that was unsafe for his health; he has COPD. He finally moved into a clean apartment, on the … Read More
Before & After Photos 7.11.24
Sponsored Welcoming On July 11, Welcoming Home volunteers enthusiastically transformed an empty apartment into a cozy home for a delightful couple in Santa Rosa. Retired and living with disabilities, Olivia and Morgan lived with family but when the parents decided to re-model, the couple had to move out. They’ve been living in their car at a safe parking spot for the … Read More
Before & After Photos 6.15.24
Cristina, born in Guatemala, is one of five children. Trained as a preschool teacher, she couldn’t get work in her hometown after the pandemic. A year and a half ago, she and her family made sacrifices to put together the $15,000 needed for her to migrate alone to the US, where she stayed in Marin with an acquaintance from their village. Unfortunately, this man was physically abusive and ultimately denied her access to the apartment.
Before & After Photos 5.11.24
Cristina, born in Guatemala, is one of five children. Trained as a preschool teacher, she couldn’t get work in her hometown after the pandemic. A year and a half ago, she and her family made sacrifices to put together the $15,000 needed for her to migrate alone to the US, where she stayed in Marin with an acquaintance from their village. Unfortunately, this man was physically abusive and ultimately denied her access to the apartment.
Before & After Photos 4.20.24
Sponsored Welcoming by the Philoptochos Society of the Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church Family Story Lily is a wonderful, motivated mom who fights for her kids. She was referred to us by Marin Community Clinics. Lily has 3 boys. Her oldest, at 7, is a happy boy who loves to learn and help others. He also loves to play soccer and watch … Read More
Before & After Photos 4.13.24
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
12/14/2024 – Welcoming Event – Marin County
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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