A professional caregiver, Eileen and her four children became homeless after her roommates moved out, leaving her unable to pay full rent on a caregiver's salary. For many desolate nights, Eileen's family survived couch surfing motels, cars, emergency shelters, and homes of family and friends. Then Eileen’s wish was granted when her family was connected to Ascencia’s emergency shelter. Our Case Management team provided virtual school assistance, mental health support, and employment services for Eileen's family.

Today, they live in a two-bedroom apartment and Eileen is employed as a caregiver again. Eileen is requesting your help for the following items: 

• Towel Set
• Bed Comforter Set
• Pillows + Pillowcases
• Kitchen Cookware
• Coffee Maker
• Toaster
• Multi-Cooker
• Silverware Set
• Food Containers

• Kitchen Trash Can
• Kitchen Knife Set
• Kitchen Utensils
• Shower Curtains
• Shoe Storage Organizer
• Bathroom Rugs
• Kitchen Storage Organizer
• Kitchen Bowls
• Dinnerware Set
• Drinkware Set

Whitney was forced into homelessness after leaving her abusive relationship led to alcoholism. Having nowhere to go during the wake of the pandemic, she resided in her car for weeks. Determined to turn her life around, Whitney sought help from a Pasadena hospital who then connected her to Ascencia’s emergency shelter. Supported by our tenacious case management team, Whitney was provided extensive mental health care and employment services, and guidance within our substance abuse program.

Now, she has gained the strength to start a new sober chapter in her story while living in a one bedroom apartment and working as a call representative. Whitney is asking for your help to start her life anew with the following home essentials: 

• Mattress
• Dining Table
• Towel Set
• Bed Comforter Set
• Pillows and Pillowcases
• Kitchen Cookware
• Coffee Maker
• Microwave
• Toaster
• Multi-Cooker
• Silverware Set
• Food Containers

• Kitchen Trash Can
• Kitchen Knife Set
• Tea Kettle
• Kitchen Utensils
• Kitchen Mat
• Shower Curtains
• Dinnerware Set
• Drinkware Set

Haley fell into two decades of homelessness after she couldn’t sustain a life after divorce. She succumbed to living in her car experiencing temporary services and resources for permanent housing. Glendale Police Department connected with Whitney and brought her to Ascencia's facilities. 

With the support of our case management team coupled with Haley’s resilience and patience, she now lives in a studio apartment and is currently receiving mental health services to heal the trauma from her experience of homelessness. Haley needs the following items to rebuild a life anew: 

• Kitchen Cookware
• Coffee Maker
• Toaster
• Kitchen Trash Can
• Kitchen Knife Set
• Tea Kettle
• Kitchen Utensils

• Drinkware Set
• Dinnerware Set
• Mug Set
• Kitchen Trash Can
• Towel Set
• Blender

Arkansas native Max fell into 3 decades of homelessness after a fallout with his family. With many nights filled with worry and hopelessness, he developed anxiety and heart problems residing on the streets of Arkansas. Determined to seek proper support, Max saved enough money from working temporary jobs to arrive to Los Angeles Skid Row and soon connected with our Intensive Case Management team.

Now, Max is living in a one bedroom apartment and is currently receiving crucial mental health support and medical care. He needs the following home essentials:: 

• Bed Comforter Set
• Pillows + Pillowcases
• Kitchen Cookware
• Toaster
• Food Containers
• Dinnerware Set

• Drinkware Set
• Kitchen Trash Can
• Kitchen Knife Set
• Tea Kettle
• Kitchen Utensils
• Table Stools

"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about."