Madison and Mimi
Mimi joined the Be A Friend program at New Beginnings unsure of what to expect, but quickly discovered a kindred spirit in Madison. “I am so glad I joined,”
Mimi joined the Be A Friend program at New Beginnings unsure of what to expect, but quickly discovered a kindred spirit in Madison. “I am so glad I joined,”
Lauren and April embody the heart of WSYSD’s vision. Lauren’s dedication to uplifting guests transitioning to stable, meaningful lives is matched by April’s belief in
At We See You San Diego, the power of friendship and connection is transforming lives. Jennifer, who longed for a steady source of hope and support,
Helen had endured several years of housing insecurity, so when she finally moved into her own apartment, a quiet longing remained: she craved the understanding
When Ramona arrived in San Diego, she experienced uncertainty and loneliness. She was encouraged by a former case manager and she turned to UPLIFT. She then then joined
Warren spends many of his weekday evenings volunteering at the Youth Assistance Coalition (YAC), where he helps the youth, takes them to Padre games, and provides a
Lori’s journey from homelessness to stability is a heartwarming story of support, determination, and community. When Lori was newly housed, her PATH Homeless Street Outreach
Edi, who was previously incarcerated and currently employed with Rise Up Industries, had spent much of his life without someone to turn to for advice. But
Star, who was living at the Urban Street Angels temporary shelter after experiencing homelessness, and Megan, a volunteer friend, have created a unique bond that serves as
After a difficult upbringing and experiencing more than 17 years of incarceration, Mike found support and a new path through Rise Up Industries. Rolf, a
Mike is a Vietnam vet and suffers from PTSD. He has some challenges that make it difficult for him to follow through with tasks such as doing paperwork, managing money and keeping a schedule. He would like a friend to just “walk along side me for encouragement to keep going.”
Candy and Mary live in a one room downtown low income apartment downtown which is one room with a double bed. They may not be able to afford to live there anymore because their rent is going up. They need help in budgeting and accessing community resources. They would like a friend to help them to stay in their apartment and off the streets.
Brett is 21 years old and has been on and off the streets since the age of 10. He has never attended school and says, “I had a bad childhood”. He has a very sweet spirit and says his gifts are “cleaning” and “being friendly”. He would love to learn to read and would like to have a friend to get to know him and that is not on the streets. He hopes to have a better life in the future.
This couple is living in temporary housing at the Alpha Project. Sam has started working as a volunteer at the NAMI clubhouse to get job experience and Christine is taking classes so she can get her GED. They would like to get married someday. They would like a friend to help them with their life goals because there are many roadblocks to moving forward.
We invite you to join the movement by engaging as a volunteer, Service Provider, or program Ambassador. Please, contact us today to get involved. The life you change might be your own.