Change a Child’s Future. Strengthen Your Brand. Build a Better San Diego. When local businesses partner with Home Start, they do more than give back – they create measurable impact for vulnerable children and families across San Diego. Corporate partnerships fuel life‑changing programs that prevent child abuse, strengthen families, and help parents build safe, stable
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January 1, 2026 introduced a new “above-the-line” deduction for charitable cash contributions of up to $1,000 for single filers and $2,000 for married couples filing jointly. This deduction is available to taxpayers who take the standard deduction (the vast majority of U.S. households). This deduction is part of changes to the tax code this year and makes supporting nonprofits easier and
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When Rana, a Family Support Specialist in our First 5 First Steps Program, first met Angel, she had just arrived in California from another state. Angel was pregnant, caring for two toddlers, supporting a husband with disabilities, and starting over in a place where she knew no one. No family. No friends. No support system.
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Before we know it, families will be trading in their beach bags for bookbags and sending their children back to school. To best serve the children and families of Home Start, our goal is to gather the supplies they’ll need to start the school year off strong. That’s where generous partners like you come in!
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Home Start’s Bright Futures Candles employee “Chandra” grew up in the foster system. Throughout her childhood, she would have to jump from one foster home to another. After turning 18, Chandra was able to utilize transitional housing. However, she was unfortunately kicked out of her transitional housing program. This is when she was connected with
