Starting Over Inc

Great organization concerned with not only helping men women and children now but also working to change systems that marginalize communities. We have assisted hundreds of families turn their lives around. We believe it's never too late to start over.

Starting Over, Inc is a great organization that not only seeks to help men, women, and children in need of emergency housing, they also strive to engage civically and politically to address the root causes as to why homelessness is a large issue in the southern California region. Starting Over, Inc is truly a grass roots and social justice non-profit organization. Starting Over, Inc receives its funding from community members and is committed to honoring the community and not large foundations.

As a volunteer, I have seen the impact Starting Over makes in many families and individuals lives. People who are clients of Starting Over are provided with a spacious room, amenities, and are required to work or volunteer. In addition, other services, such as food assistance and toiletries are provided on a need basis. Finally, our clients are given reentry services so that when they transition to their own place, they are able to maintain their new responsibilities and maintain their housing.

As a volunteer, I have been interning since September 2014 for 16 hours per week. As a volunteer, under the leadership of Vonya Quarles, I have seen what it means to truly care about your community and learned the importance of civic engagement to truly create change.