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Stories of Hope

Impacting Real People.  Everyday.

Hope through Housing’s work is all about people and we know we’ve been successful when we witness life changing in individual lives.  Following are just a few of our most recent stories of resident success and program highlights.

Food Assistance Reaches San Diego Seniors

Food Assistance Reaches San Diego Seniors

A carton of milk, two cans of chicken, a jar of peanut butter and bags of beans help Dale, 74, make it through the week with meals on the table. Dale, a Talmadge Senior Village resident, said his budget can’t get him the groceries he needs to survive. “We’re living...

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Hope Steps up to Help Family Keep the Lights On

Hope Steps up to Help Family Keep the Lights On

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...

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Hope through Housing Helps Revive Student’s Dreams

Hope through Housing Helps Revive Student’s Dreams

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...

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Meet Monique

Meet Monique Tate

Monique Tate, a services coordinator for our High Desert properties, holds a part-time position but is a full-time giver in and out of the communities she serves.

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Villaggio on Route 66 apartment community entrance

Pathways to a Forever Home

When Cynthia, a single mother of one with twins on the way, moved into the affordable housing community of Villaggio on Route 66, she knew that her new two-bedroom apartment would not be her family’s forever home.

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Delivering Hope in the Midst of a Crisis

The Hope through Housing Foundation was established as an independent nonprofit organization to develop and administer a broad range of charitable and educational programs for children, young adults, low-income and underprivileged families and the general public. At...

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Hope through Housing volunteers with residents

Saluting Our Unsung Heroes

Hope through Housing, in recognition of National Volunteer Week, wants to thank our volunteers, whose help and support make it possible for us to further our mission and have a greater impact on the lives of children, families, and seniors, and the communities we...

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The Wrights: Delivering Hope for two decades

Some 27 years ago, Andy and Blenda Wright began their journey helping low-income families, single mothers, and youth to better their lives and futures. It was 1991 when Andy joined with Jeff Burum to launch SoCal Housing, which is now known as National CORE. Andy had...

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Marv’s Place: A Safe Haven for a Dad and His Daughter

As 42-year-old Daniel Chavez sat down to tell his story, his daughter, Davida, crawled into his lap. The adorable brown-eyed, brown-haired 4-year-old wore a black Marvel shirt with superhero characters and a single ponytail. She smiled, posed and curiously scanned the...

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A Mother’s Wish for Her Daughter

Silvia Monvalvo and her family have lived in the affordable housing development of San Antonio Vista in Montclair for more than 10 years. It is a tight knit community where families are watching their children excel in school and go on to higher education. For Silvia,...

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Finding Hope through Housing for neighbors

by Gregory Bradbard President, Hope through Housing Foundation Think for a moment about the last time that you didn’t need a place to sleep at night. Other than choosing to sleep in a tent while camping, most of us have a difficult time remembering a time when we...

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A Life Transformed: When Strangers Become Family

Jasmine Martines felt alone and completely lost. The Hope through Housing Foundation gave her the strength and support she needed to start rebuilding her life. “What I learned this past year is that strangers can actually become family,” says Jasmine, a single mom...

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We are making a difference in the lives of children, families and seniors living in poverty. Together, we transform lives and communities.