Hear some thoughts on how to achieve housing for all from Alex Schafran and his Housing After Dark podcast. Our Co-CEO Paul Fordham talks about how his mission to solve homelessness began and how our options have developed in the latest episode. https://bit.ly/4dwFws9
Homeward Bound of Marin
Civic and Social Organizations
Novato, CA 539 followers
Ending homelessness with training, housing and hope.
About us
Homeward Bound of Marin is a community nonprofit with the mission of "opening doors to safety, dignity, hope and independence" and a goal of "ending homelessness with training, housing and hope." Homeward Bound is Marin County's main provider of shelter and residential services for homeless families and individuals, serving approximately 1,300 people per year in 15 inter-related residential programs. Our overarching goal is to end homelessness in Marin County. To that end, we offer supportive services designed to end homelessness in the life of every person served, whatever their circumstances.
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https://www.hbofm.org
External link for Homeward Bound of Marin
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Novato, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1974
- Specialties
- Residential Programs, Social Enterprise, Job Training, and Homeless Services
Locations
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Primary
1385 N Hamilton Pkwy
Novato, CA 94949, US
Employees at Homeward Bound of Marin
Updates
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There's still time to join our 50th Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 22! We have lined up a special chef-curated menu, tantalizing live auction items and speakers to share the life-changing impact of programs supported by our donors, advocates, partners and volunteers. Find out more and make your reservations today! https://lnkd.in/gjFYEf76
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It's kickoff week for the CA RISE initiative and we're thrilled to be part of it! We're among the 61 awardees for this groundbreaking initiative to support employment social enterprises. The award strengthens our mission-driven businesses that employ graduates of Fresh Starts Culinary Academy: The Key Room event venue, Wagster Treats dog biscuits and Fresh Starts Chef Events. With CA RISE, we'll keep making progress to break barriers to employment and economic growth for people who have faced challenges like unstable housing or a history of incarceration. Awardees gathered in Sacramento include our Co-CEO Paul Fordham as well as the leading partners: REDF, the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) and Lendistry. Read more about the initiative: https://lnkd.in/eEm86aHM
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Join us for an evening of celebration on Sept. 22!
We hope you’ll join us on September 22nd as we celebrate 50 years of serving the Marin community and honor Dr. Mary Kay Sweeney's 30+ years of leadership on the occasion of her retirement. Inspiring stories, chef-curated menu, live music, and more! Individual tickets and sponsorships are now on sale. Hope to see you there! 🎉 https://lnkd.in/gmKcnMUc
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Expanding the housing options for our community plays a key part in our work to end homelessness. To that end, we've joined community partners in Housing For All Marin to promote a housing bond measure that could bring $700 million in new funding to the Bay Area. Our Co-Chief Executive Paul Fordham was among those gathered this week to learn more about the coalition and how the bond measure proposed for November's ballot can bridge the funding gap for building affordable homes. If you want to learn more, visit the coalition online or find their table at farmers markets around Marin to get your questions answered.
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Homeward Bound of Marin reposted this
Along with the June opening of our new veterans housing, we'll celebrate many amazing milestones during this 50th anniversary year for Homeward Bound of Marin. Mary Kay Sweeney this week announced another one with the news that she will retire at the end of 2024, after 31 years of amazing leadership in our community. Our Board of Directors has elevated Paul Fordham to become our Chief Executive Officer, recognizing his 20 years of achievement at Homeward Bound will continue the dedicated progress toward our goal of ending homelessness with training, housing and hope. Read Mary Kay's letter to the community and stay tuned for more celebrations to come! https://bit.ly/3zSKQYc
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Along with the June opening of our new veterans housing, we'll celebrate many amazing milestones during this 50th anniversary year for Homeward Bound of Marin. Mary Kay Sweeney this week announced another one with the news that she will retire at the end of 2024, after 31 years of amazing leadership in our community. Our Board of Directors has elevated Paul Fordham to become our Chief Executive Officer, recognizing his 20 years of achievement at Homeward Bound will continue the dedicated progress toward our goal of ending homelessness with training, housing and hope. Read Mary Kay's letter to the community and stay tuned for more celebrations to come! https://bit.ly/3zSKQYc
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Enrollment is open now for Fresh Starts Culinary Academy! Our flagship job-training program provides 12 weeks of hands-on learning in the kitchen. Know someone looking for a new career path? Visit our website for the online application and more details. https://lnkd.in/gn7FyAJX
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We had a fabulous day celebrating this milestone to put Marin County within reach of ending veteran homelessness! #veterans #HomelessnessIsSolvable
Marin nonprofit opens apartments for homeless veterans
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One of our favorite events is the year's Volunteer Appreciation Party, where we can shower gratitude on people who are indispensable to our programs. It's heartwarming to see everyone connect and recognize each other for their special contributions. Among our spotlight honorees were Sylvia Barry and Gary Chow, representing district leadership for the Rotary Clubs of Marin. Their Helping Hands Award recognized efforts by the corps of volunteers who helped prepare our new veterans housing for residents. The list of honors also included the Corporate Community Partner Award, accepted by Amy Loflin on behalf of Bank of America, and the Green Thumb Award, accepted by Kurt Lorenzi as a representative of CommuniTyler.
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