The nonprofit Lucky Duck Foundation’s call last month for the city of San Diego to put up two tent shelters at Inspiration Point in Balboa Park — that could house about 500 homeless people, mostly seniors, and youth — reflects a larger public debate: Should we focus on helping the people suffering on our streets […]
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
“Anna” came to us in 2020 after fleeing a domestic violence relationship with the father of her toddler, James. Anna, a teenager, enrolled in Home Start’s Community Services for Families program and her Case Manager Maria, guided her in escaping domestic violence and starting her journey toward healthy parenting and relationships. Sadly, domestic violence was
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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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