At Hope through Housing, 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 Village. Then there’s Yesenia, a young mother aging out of foster care, who is now building a brighter future for her family with the support of compassionate mentors.

These stories inspire us and fuel our purpose. After five years of coordinating critical Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) services through our Unlocking Opportunities program, Hope through Housing is now taking a more direct role: providing these services firsthand at Greenbrier Village. We work closely with residents, helping them maintain housing, rebuild their lives and truly thrive.

“Permanent supportive housing is meant to help people build themselves back up,” said AJ Galka, our director of permanent supportive housing and residential services. “We jump in and help them stabilize so they can stay in their homes for the long term.”

Working with partners such as PATH and Mercy Housing, we serve 762 PSH households at 32 National CORE properties, with 587 new households in development at 23 new properties. Residents include formerly homeless individuals, developmentally disabled adults and transitional age youth.

And, as the need for these services continues to grow, AJ and her team are ensuring that residents receive the care and support they deserve, creating personalized pathways for each resident.

Services include case management support, financial coaching, mental, physical and behavioral health programs, employment development and social connectedness activities.

The program has grown tremendously since its inception in 2020 – with a strong presence in San Diego, Riverside and Los Angeles counties. Soon, we will be establishing programs in Texas as well.

As we continue to grow, so too does our impact – offering hope, stability and a brighter future for those who need it most.

“We meet people where they’re at,” AJ said. “We dive a little deeper so that we can connect residents to their long-term goals. If we can help our residents open the door to opportunities, we can offer hope and, in the process, change their lives forever.”

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