This is me, sharing my story during Hallo-Wine in 2025 When I first joined this program, in September last year, I was pregnant with nowhere to go, feeling lost. I had just lost my dad to an overdose. My mom and I never had a great relationship, so I felt alone in the world, searching
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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
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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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When Allen, one of our dedicated Family Visitation Specialists, first met the Johnson family, everything felt fragile… Their two boys, ages 9 and 12, had not been able to spend meaningful time with their parents in quite some time. Court-ordered supervised visitation brought the family to Home Start, seeking help to rebuild those vital connections. Even
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When Oyuki first connected with Home Start and Light, her Housing Navigator, this young woman carried the weight of the world on her shoulders. She grew up without stable housing, often unsure where she and her family might sleep next. Still, Oyuki worked tirelessly, often holding down two jobs to support herself and her loved
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