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 […]
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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
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It is with both gratitude and heartfelt emotion that I share an important milestone in Home Start’s story. After nearly 18 years of transformative leadership, our beloved CEO, Laura Tancredi-Baese, LCSW, has announced her retirement. Since joining Home Start, Laura has been the driving force behind our mission to strengthen San Diego’s most at-risk families
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I’m Shannon Beresford, and I was recently hired as the probation housing navigation coordinator with Home Start Inc. I live on the Mesa Grande Indian Reservation near Julian and hold an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Kaplan College (2014). Since graduating, my career has included roles in Security, Corrections, and Administration, providing valuable learning
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When a family crisis prompted Marilyn Fabellar to move from Los Angeles to San Diego, she began searching for ways she could contribute to her new community. She initially began working with Home Start as a volunteer in our VITA tax preparation program. Her background in finance made her invaluable in helping families file their
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