Home Start Inc.

Thanksgiving is near, but for many, it's far from the "most wonderful time of the year." Thanks to partners like you and the David C. Copley Foundation, we're here for families like Sam's, facing homelessness, domestic violence, hunger, and more. ????Click the link to read Sam's story and see how you can make twice the impact this #GivingTuesday. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gfnZEn3F

Please join us in congratulating Laura Tancredi-Baese! We are so excited to share that at this?year's San Diego Regional Task Force on Homelessness Conference, our CEO Laura is being presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her endless contributions she has made over the years to help combat homelessness.

As year end approaches, let's take a moment to celebrate some of the measurable impact your support helped make possible through Home Start's life-changing programs ??

Last Friday, Home Start was thankful to support and sponsor a table at San Diego's National Philanthropy Day? (NPD). This is a special day set aside on the fifteenth of November to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy—and those people active in the philanthropic community—to the enrichment of our community and the world. Chief Executive Officer Laura Tancredi-Baese, Director of Philanthropy Mark Lagace, and several Home Start Board Members, supporters, and partners joined in the celebration of the power of philanthropy. AFP San Diego Chapter

Our Runaway & Homeless Youth Walk & Rally yesterday reminded us just how impactful small groups of committed individuals can be. More than 100 staff, Board Members, community partners, caring supporters, elected officials, and high school students from e3 Civic High joined our walk, carrying posters and chanting "A Roof For Every Youth." Then, during the rally, Laura Tancredi-Baese, our CEO shared powerful remarks, followed by an impactful speech from Ariel, a courageous youth from our housing programs creating a brighter future for herself. The program concluded with remarks from Michelle Metschel - El Cajon City Councilmember-District 2 and La Mesa Councilmember Jach Shu, and leaders from El Cajon Collaborative and East County Homeless Task Force. Thank you to everyone who came out, listened, and supported. WATCH CBS COVERAGE: https://lnkd.in/gmMu328N

Thank you Vividion Therapeutics, Inc.! They recently hosted a huge CLOTHING DRIVE ?? for youth and families in our housing programs. We are grateful for their support to set our clients up for success ?? Life Science Cares San Diego #BiotechInnovation #homestartsd #thankyou #feelgoodfriday

Today we hosted our annual National Runaway & Homeless Youth Walk & Rally in El Cajon. Thank you to our staff, Board Members, community partners, caring supporters, elected officials, and high school students from e3 Civic High for joining us today to shine a light on youth homelessness. More photos and news story clips to come. #e3civichigh

Save the date and DITCH the big box stores on Sat Nov 30th (after Thanksgiving) by visiting our Home Start THRIFT BOUTIQUE and BRIGHT FUTURES CANDLES in honor of #SmallBusinessSaturday. ??? All purchases from our social enterprises support crucial job training for formerly homeless youth to empower them for success and independence.???

November is National Runaway & Homeless Youth Prevention Month! Join us for our annual East Region Walk & Rally THIS Thurs Nov. 14th to raise awareness for youth homelessness. ?? ??Thurs, Nov 14, 2024 ??10:15 am Little House Family Resource Services (131 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, 92020) ? 10:30 am Walk to Centennial Plaza for a Rally ? 11:00 am Remarks from Home Start leadership, youth and local elected officials. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNUkXTiS

Join Home Start in saluting all our nation's veterans today including a couple special employees who have formerly served our country. ?? Yvette Gonzalez who was honored in the U.S. Army with the National Defense Service Medal and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. ?? Jasmine SImmons who, while in the U.S. Marine Corps., received the Iron Woman 2014 Operation Enduring Freedom. ?? Thank you for your service!