HomeStart’s solution to homelessness is simple: Housing First.

At HomeStart, “Housing First” means that our first priority for every person is a stable housing situation. We then work with each person’s individual needs to provide services and support to make sure they are able to remain housed.

Since 1994, HomeStart has helped more than 3,500 homeless people move to their own homes. Ending Homelessness. Changing Lives. HomeStart.

News & Events

Save the Date!
ICycle 4 - Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Winter Walk - Sunday, March 14, 2010
Go to our Events page for details!

Now available! HomeStart's Winter 2010 newsletter!

HomeStart's Prevention Program aims to dramatically cut the eviction cases of low-income tenants with its exciting new initiative

Stories of Home

Juan's Story

Juan had never lived on his own.  No longer able to rely on the help of others, Juan endured two years of homelessness while he worked towards his recovery from substance abuse. He heard about HomeStart from peers at his transitional program and began his search for a home for himself and his son, Jordin. More...

You can be a part of the solution too!

Volunteer, make Welcome Home Baskets for our clients, host a Home Reception! Learn more about how you can help.

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