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. […]
She Built a New Life From Scratch — and You Helped Make It Possible. Read More »
How Home Start Creates Social Impact in San Diego Coined in 1978 by UK consultant/author Freer Spreckley, “social enterprise” describes a business or organization that reinvests its profits into social, humanitarian, or environmental services rather than distributing them to owners or shareholders. In a traditional business model, a company focuses on generating profits and reinvests
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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 »
SAN DIEGO – When former CEO Laura Tancredi-Baese joined Home Start’s team 18 years ago, the organization had been through a rough couple of years. During her tenure, Tancredi-Baese focused on stabilizing funding, deepening impact through social enterprise programs and restoring Home Start’s reputation. Original article in the San Diego Business Journal is here Now,
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Meet the new face of impact at Home Start! Joe Buehrle, new CEO of Home Start, joins Good Morning San Diego to talk about what drives him and how this 53-year-old nonprofit is creating real change in San Diego. From helping young parents at home to supporting people experiencing homelessness, Joe highlights how Home Start
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