Author name: Shelley Simpson

Home Start Thrift Boutique Celebrates National Thrift Shop Day 2025 With Record-Breaking Sales Thanks To Local Influencer Buzz

Home Start in The News, Home Start Thrift Boutique, Instagram / By

Social media collaborations with San Diego-based content creators highlighted special shopping hours for National Thrift Shop Day, leading to record-breaking sales for the boutique. San Diego, CA, October 14, 2025–The Home Start Thrift Boutique had a record-breaking sales month in August, thanks to its National Thrift Shop Day celebration on August 17 that attracted local […]

Home Start Thrift Boutique Celebrates National Thrift Shop Day 2025 With Record-Breaking Sales Thanks To Local Influencer Buzz Read More »

Carlos Gomez

Meet Carlos Gomez, Director of Grants Strategy and Management

Home Start in The News, Staff / By

Meet Carlos Gomez, our new Director of Grants Strategy and Management. With a BA in Political Science from UCLA, Carlos comes to us with more than ten years of experience in grant development and management.  Starting as a volunteer grant writer for a small nonprofit, he advanced his career to serve in manager and director-level

Meet Carlos Gomez, Director of Grants Strategy and Management Read More »

Meet Erica Lara, Social Enterprises Manager

Home Start in The News, Home Start Thrift Boutique, Staff / By

Erica Lara is our new Social Enterprise Manager. She will lead initiatives that create meaningful employment pathways as part of our Home Start Thrift Boutique and Bright Futures Candles, strengthening the San Diego community. Guided by a lifelong commitment to service, Erica has built her career in the social enterprise sector, where she has seen

Meet Erica Lara, Social Enterprises Manager Read More »

Hallo-Wine Assets for Sponsors/Vendors

Home Start in The News / By

Day Hour Minute Second Thank you for spreading the word about Hallo-wine The Hallo-Wine Fall Festival is held every October in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. All proceeds raised provide critical assistance to San Diego’s most vulnerable children and families through Home Start’s programs. Each day, Home Start staff serve on the front lines in

Hallo-Wine Assets for Sponsors/Vendors Read More »

Instead of Thinking Secondhand When Thrifting, Think Sustainability

Featured News, Home Start Thrift Boutique, Instagram / By

There are many reasons to shop secondhand at a local thrift store. Perhaps it’s to save money on newer-to-you items, which is especially helpful during times when inflation is stubborn and prices for consumer goods are higher than normal. Or, maybe it’s because many nonprofit thrift shops and social enterprises direct their proceeds to support

Instead of Thinking Secondhand When Thrifting, Think Sustainability Read More »

Scroll to Top