Dear Friend,
When Maria lost her job managing an apartment complex, she found herself living in her SUV. She had five children to care for and was also seven months pregnant. Maria’s estranged husband worked for the same property company as her, which made getting a restraining order difficult. Ultimately, the complex pressured Maria to leave.
“I had nowhere to go. I never, ever thought I’d be homeless with my kids,”
said Maria. That’s when she called 211 to find support.
“That is what saved me.”
211 connected her with Hayward’s Family Emergency Shelter Coalition (FESCO), who in turn helped her find a two-bedroom apartment in Hayward, assisted with the security deposit, purchased household items, and is contributing toward the rent for one year while Maria looks for work.
“In my job as an apartment manager, I would sometimes get calls from people who were homeless, looking for a place. I did not know how tough it was out there. I realize now how lucky I am that I found people who could help me.”
Your
donation
helps ensure 211 is there for callers like Maria.
Just in the last 11 months alone, and thanks to your critical support, Eden I&R has answered nearly
56,000 calls
and provided more than
85,000 referrals,
for resources such as food and housing, health services, mental health and crisis support, and legal assistance. Additionally, 211 launched two-way text messaging to better serve the community.
As the housing crisis worsens in Bay Area, 211 is a critical first point of contact for those facing homelessness.
According to the 2019 EveryOne Home Point-in-Time Count Alameda County’s homeless population increased by 43% over the past two years — the fastest rate in the Bay Area.
Please consider making a generous donation
before our fiscal year ends on June 30th
.
Your gift helps ensure that someone is always there to answer calls from people in need. To make your donation securely online,
click here
.
On behalf of Eden I&R’s board, staff, and callers, I thank you for making a difference.
With Gratitude,
