Caminar, Inc.

We are pleased to share our Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Impact Report! Your support ensures treatment for at-risk populations whose conditions frequently originate in poverty, trauma, complex family situations, difficult emotions, and challenges to daily functioning. And because of your support, tens of thousands of people live purposefully, connected to family, thriving at work, and experiencing joy. Caminar's Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/e5SXWYMJ. #impact #caminar

Adrienne Keel, Director of LGBTQ Programs, was interviewed on NBC Bay Area on Thursday morning, February 27. Adrienne shared that the Youth Space recently relocated to a new facility in San Jose that offers drop-in services and counseling for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and ally youth and young adults ages 13-25 who live in Santa Clara County. You can watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/ejixUnQW

We are thrilled to welcome another incredible new member of our Board of Directors! Yan Leykin, PhD is a professor of clinical psychology at Palo Alto University and a licensed clinical psychologist. Research in his lab broadly focuses on depression and suicide. Some of his main areas of research include developing digital interventions and other digital resources for mental health, understanding how people struggling with mental illness make decisions such as decisions to pursue treatment, and understanding predictors of suicide and self-harm.

We are excited to welcome another new board member with immensely impressive skills we know will be positively impactful! Shannon Hernández is a results-driven general counsel with over 25 years of experience advising high-growth technology companies. As the general counsel of Voltron Data, Inc., she collaborates closely with the executive team to optimize legal strategies and drive business objectives. Beyond her professional endeavors, Shannon is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children and youth. She is enthusiastic about supporting Caminar’s mission as a member of the board of directors.

Rafael Dugarte, MBA, MA, head of finance at Pharmacyclics, recently joined Caminar's Board of Directors, bringing deep financial planning and analysis, as well as budgeting and forecasting expertise, to the board. He is an alumnus of the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley’s Latino Board Leadership Academy. We are thrilled to welcome a new board member with such impressive skills and talents we know will be incredibly impactful!

"The Power of Small is the story of my kindness movement, which I began out of a desire to be the antidote to all the negative actions in the world we hear in the news every day and to recognize there are many kind people doing great things, they just don’t make it into the news. Caminar, with its many programs to help the most vulnerable among us, is filled with kindness activists working every day to help solve problems and spread kindness." – Terri Bullock From January 31st through February 2nd, three exclusive virtual screenings of the film will take place, with a live Q&A featuring the cast and crew. Attendance is completely free - visit https://lnkd.in/exgfT9-A to RSVP today!

We can all use some kindness now, and every day. Caminar believes providing quality behavioral health treatment and care to just one person has a powerful ripple effect in our community. Join Caminar friend and supporter Terri Bullock for a virtual screening of The Power of Small. This story of a movement she launched with 50 kindness activists demonstrates the transformative ripple effects of intentional acts of kindness. From January 31st through February 2nd, three exclusive virtual screenings of the film will take place, with a live Q&A featuring the cast and crew. Attendance is completely free - visit https://lnkd.in/exgfT9-A to RSVP today!

The Vallejo Times-Herald reported that "The Wells Fargo Foundation recently awarded a $100,000 grant to Resource Connect Solano to assist residents teetering on the edge of homelessness, and those already experiencing it." Caminar's CEO, Mark Cloutier, is quoted in the piece, stating: “Keeping people housed is such a critical component of community life and to keep communities making progress in terms of income, educational attainment, and neighborhood continuity.” Follow the link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/49uS4PM

The Concord Pioneer reported on a one-time $5 million grant distributed to six agencies to provide services to the unhoused population in Concord. Caminar's Rapid Rehousing program received $1,580,000, which will be used to pay for housing and provide wrap-around services such as case management, help with employment, and finding permanent housing if needed. Follow the link to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dqzfM4iG

Our work doesn’t stop at the individual but extends to the communities we serve by addressing the stigma and broader social determinants that place barriers on thriving communities. By being a part of #GivingTuesday, you are a vital part of Caminar's work. Give today - https://lnkd.in/gSEGrJTv #givingseason #behavioralhealth #mentalhealth #resources