Earlier this year, David and his 2-year-old son, Matthew, were referred to Home Start’s Community Services for Families program. This young single father has faced many obstacles throughout his life, including years of abuse from his own dad while growing up, witnessing domestic violence committed against his mother by his father, and, eventually, his father […]
It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month And we have an inspiring success story of “Susana,” a domestic violence surivivor Susanna came to Home Start after fleeing from a domestic violence incident in another state. Alone and pregnant in San Diego, she first bounced between hotels and shelters before meeting our Domestic Violence Housing Specialist, Jordan, in
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Join Home Start at 9:30 am on Thursday, November 17 in recognition of National Runaway Prevention Month. Wear green and help us shine a light on youth homelessness. More than 1,500 youth are among San Diego’s homeless population A national survey on youth homelessness found approximately 4.2 million youth up to 24 years of age
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Did you see Home Start on Fox 5 this morning? Click below to watch our CEO Laura and team member Guadalupe share how Home Start is helping local San Diego college students at risk of hunger. Our CalFresh Benefits Enrollment Program ensures these youth have access to healthy fresh food instead of going hungry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXJuCZOotro
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“No matter the background, every student deserves to start the school year with the right supplies.” Congresswoman Sara Jacobs visited Home Start to sort backpacks for local students. With the community donating school supplies, over 250 students will benefit. Watch the ABC 10NEWS San Diego coverage above.
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