As expenses for treatment of her stage 4 lung cancer mounted, Mission Village resident Carmen Vasquez, 78, faced an impossible challenge; she lacked the money to pay for her food for the month, much less her critically needed medications. Carmen was spending close to...
Just before moving into Metro View with his wife and two daughters, Meiser lost his job. Drawing on his savings, he scraped together enough for his first month’s rent and deposit, but it meant he was unable to keep up with an alarmingly high electricity bill. “I would...
When Melrose Villas resident Alondra, 18, received a used 2005 Honda Civic from her parents for her senior year of high school, it was her ticket to freedom. She planned to commute in fall from San Marcos to her dream school: University of California, San Diego. But...
At Hope through Housing Fooundation, we believe that behind every door is a unique story, and our mission is to help residents unlock new opportunities. Mary-Elizabeth spent seven years drifting between streets and shelters before finding stability at Greenbrier...
Sandra Sigala spends her days helping residents locate resources, connecting those in need with emergency assistance and coordinating ways for Hope through Housing to meet their unique needs. Although Metro View is her home base, Sandra also oversees Hope through...
Coach Evan Russo’s greatest joy is “giving senior citizens their lives back” by teaching them to stretch, lift and train to boost their health during their golden years. “Rehabilitating seniors with injuries is a huge deal to me,” Coach Russo said. “I could work with...
