HOMEWARD BOUND OF MARIN
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Target demographics: Homeless adults and families in Marin County, Calif.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Homeward Bound is Marin County's chief provider of shelter and residential services for homeless families and individuals, serving approximately 1,400 people per year in 14 inter-related residential programs.
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Join a volunteer work day in the garden, take a shift in the kitchen at New Beginnings Center, sell our Halo Truffles at a local event, present a barbecue or make a meal for families.
Geographic areas served: Marin County
Mission:
Founded in 1974, Homeward Bound of Marin seeks to end homelessness in our community with training, housing and hope. Our programs range from emergency shelter to permanent supportive housing and include services like counseling and job training that help residents build a sustainable, independent future.
Results:
Our residents have built an admirable record of success: in 2008-09, 95% of families served and 84% of adults completing our programs moved to stable housing.
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Deborah27
05/18/12
HELP HELP. .."""""HOMEWARD BOUND of MARIN""""............. There are several families that have small children -Have Been DISCRIMINATED AGAINST, MIS-TREATED, VERBALLY ABUSED, LIED TO, EXPOSED TO TOXIC FUMES-BLACK MOLD-BED BUGS-COCKROACHES, AND THROWN OUT INTO THE STREETS WITH NO WHERE TO GO (small ...
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Julie52
04/30/12
I had the splendid opportunity to come to Homeward Bound with the Novato Leadership Class. I was given a tour of their kitchen facility and the gardens. I was so impressed with the work that this center is doing to assist those who are in the deepest need and in the place where they could not help...
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Watridge
12/06/11
I've been lucky enough to be involved in a couple of enriching events with Homeward Bound. First, my 3rd grader's class participated in a cooking/fundraising project and several other activities all to support the families and children that are served by HB. The staff did a fantastic job educating...
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