“This is why I love my job!” exclaimed Sandibel, our Volunteer and Donations Coordinator after hanging up the phone last month. She had just been contacted by Maggie, who called to say that she wanted to donate her stimulus check to someone in need. When Maggie’s check arrived, she felt compelled to pay it forward […]
A giant thank you to everyone who supported our 5th Annual Spring Baskets Program. The baskets helped bring stabilization and a sense of ‘normalcy’ to our residents’ lives. We received 105 baskets from individuals and faith communities throughout the area including Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church, St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, and Santa Maria Church.
Our volunteer opportunities have been updated for April and include details about our Homework Club, Preschool Reading, and more! Click here for details. Furnishings: Every month we have families and individuals moving into their new homes and we try to provide them with furnishings and supplies to equip them for life at home. If you are interested […]
Hope Solutions’ staff spotlight features our team members and the amazing work they do daily to contribute toward and fulfill our mission to heal the effects of poverty and homelessness by providing permanent housing solutions and vital support services. HOPE SOLUTIONS: What drew you to Hope Solutions? CAMILLE: The trust that the community has in this organization as […]
Last Saturday night, over 300 Hope Solutions’ supporters gathered together from home to watch and celebrate our 13th annual gala, Ruby Slippers – There’s No Place Like Home. Together, we raised $324,000 to support our mission to heal the effects of homelessness and poverty by providing permanent housing solutions and vital support services. Our online attendees enjoyed musical performances […]
In the last month, Hope Solutions’ employees were offered the COVID-19 vaccine by Contra Costa County in recognition of our front line work to protect homeless and high-risk families and individuals. The organization is included in the COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Phase 1B group which includes frontline essential workers and congregate settings with outbreak risks. At […]
Hope Solutions is the recipient of a special one-time Legacy Grant from the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Walnut Creek. The $100,000 legacy gift supports the Youth and Young Adults (YYA) Housing Support Program. The program was launched in March 2020 and offers participants, ages 18-25, rapid re-housing services, time-limited subsidy assistance, and intensive services […]
2020 has been a very challenging year to say the least. Many families faced job loss or reduced hours, the push and pull of trying to work from home and support children with distance learning, an inability to visit family and friends, food insecurities, and mental health issues. All of these stressors were and are […]
The World AIDS Day Committee honored Hope Solutions’ staff member Angela Moore at the 2020 World AIDS Day Celebration on December 4th. Angela is a Senior Housing Advocate for the Housing Advocacy Program which annually assists 150 vulnerable residents across Contra Costa County to find and keep affordable and decent housing. Angela was nominated for […]
This year, Hope Solutions will present our annual fundraising gala, Ruby Slippers-There’s No Place Like Home in the comfort of your own home on Saturday, February 27th, 2021. Ruby Slippers will be virtual and live-streamed from the Ruby Slippers Gala website. There will be a live and silent auction with fabulous items to bid on, inspirational message from a Hope Solutions’ […]
