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 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
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 12.02.23
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 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
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