Before & After Photos 10.26.24

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Sponsored Welcoming After many years in an abusive relationship, Consuela felt she had no choice but to flee with her children. Initially, they stayed with family and friends until she was able to secure an apartment. But due to lack of work during the pandemic, she was unable to continue the rent payments and once again found herself in transient … Read More

Before & After Photos 8.14.24

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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

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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 5.22.24

May 22 B & A

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

May 11 Sponsored Welcoming

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

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Sponsored Welcoming by the Philoptochos Society of the Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox ChurchFamily 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 Sonic. … Read More