On May 24th, we came together to share, learn, and support the urgency that all our neighbors have access to affordable, stable, and safe places to call home.
Annual Gala Breaks Records!
Ruby Boots - There’s No Place Like Home raised $437,000 to support our mission! Co-hosted by Dave Clark, KTVU Channel 2 and William Goodwin, Hope Solutions Board Member and REP Housing Consultant, the evening included silent & live auctions and lots of fun.
2023 Community Hero Award Winner Sara Marsh
This award recognizes Sara’s 15+ year commitment to the most vulnerable families in Contra Costa County and honors her leadership. Click below to watch a video honoring her work.
Deanne Pearn Named Woman of the Year
Deanne was selected by Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan for the Assembly District 16 Award. See a conversation between the two leaders. Check out the video!
Volunteer Spotlight: Nancy Luna-Walker
Nancy Luna-Walker has volunteered at Hope Solutions’ Lakeside Apartments for almost a decade. On top of her weekly homework club volunteering, each summer Nancy creates weeklong art camps.
Susan’s Safe Landing
With the safety and security of a permanent home and the support of the Hope Solutions team, Susan was able to find a sense of normalcy and return to her favorite hobbies.
Annual Gift Drive “Spirit of Giving” Breaks Records!
Nearly 750 people – the most we have ever served - received gifts that represent community, support, love, and hope. Thank you!
Lafayette Social features Hope Solutions
The monthly magazine highlights longtime commitment from our Board Member, Stephanie Bontemps.
Cat’s Story
Knowing where she and her son would sleep each night gave Cat the stability that created space to grow and begin healing from the early traumas that precipitated her homelessness.
Program Highlight: Project HomeSAFE
Hear from Director, Tanya Ford-Goins about Project HomeSAFE. The new program offers rapid re-housing services, including housing search, placement, and subsidy assistance coupled with critical support services to keep families from becoming unhoused.
November is Housing Awareness Month
Learn more through the Contra Costa Council on Homelessness Toolkit and Video.
Another Successful Camp Hope
Camps for the kids at Los Medanos Village, Lakeside, and Garden Park Apartments, included cooking, art, career discovery, drama, and reading.