Families with children make up 30% of the homeless population.
In California 171,000 people are homeless on any given night.
Everyone deserves a safe home.
Together we can prevent and end homelessness.
Inspiring People
Every year, thousands of volunteers donate their time, talents and dollars to make a difference in the lives of homeless families and individuals.
Changing Lives
We are rebuilding lives, one family at a time, by giving them a home, as well as the skills and resources they need to live the life they deserve.
Ending Homelessness
We helped more 2,600 individuals and families last year. We offer housing, support services, and resources to families and individuals.
Preventing and Ending Homelessness
In the 2023 Point in Time Count (PIT) of homeless individuals there were 171,000 homeless people in California.
We provided 3,111 people with housing assistance last year in Contra Costa, Solano and Sacramento counties.
The number of California homeless persons grew by 32,000 post pandemic.
30% of the people we serve are in households with at least one child.
Post pandemic, more than 1.5 million California renters are at risk for eviction.
We served 765 children and gave them a place to sleep.
A majority of Contra Costa County low-income renters spend more than 50% of income on rent, leaving little for food, health care and transportation.
We gave an average of $3,730 per household to help with housing costs.
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Changing Lives
Meet Dewana
Meet DewanaDewana is 32-year-old single mother with a 15-month old daughter. They became homeless after an aunt they lived with passed away, and they were not able to remain with relatives.
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Changing Lives
Meet Jazmin
Meet JazminJazmin is a 31-year-old single mom with three sons, ages 10, 9 and 6. She did not have friends or family in the area and came to Mountain View Family Shelter in September of 2022.