Just a few years ago, Sandra found herself being threatened by terrorists in her war-torn country. They wanted to take over her house, and so to save her life she fled and eventually made it to the United States to start a new life.
Today, Sandra is the mother of a beautiful 2 year old boy Adam. Not having a local support system and wanting the best for him, Sandra heard about Home Start’s First 5 First Steps in home family visitation program and quickly enrolled. Her desire was to learn more about her toddler’s development and ensure she can be the best mom possible to help him thrive. She greatly enjoys working with her Family Support Specialist during weekly sessions, then making time to practice new parenting skills with her son in between her college classes.
Sandra’s goal is to complete her education and get a good job to provide basic needs for her Adam and her husband Omar. Omar is working part time, goes to school to learn English for a better job, and helps to take care of Adam while Sandra attends school.
Sandra and Omar have also been nominated for Home Start’s Befriend a Family program this holiday season. A recent significant rent increase meant they would have no gifts for their son, but now they look forward to having a bright holiday together as a family.
Thank you for your support to help Adam and his parents and so many other San Diego families have brighter futures.
Your gift to Home Start’s Giving Tuesday 2024: $50K Match Campaign, now through December 3, 2024, will provide vital resources to local families needing a hand-up to recover from homelessness, hunger, abuse, unemployment, and other crises. And thanks to our generous partner, the David C. Copley Foundation, every gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000! That is how we unleash radical generosity!
Thank you.
*Giving levels are ideas of what your donation can do for a San Diego family in need