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We help people find their own path to housing and stability.

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Man and woman in black chef coats smile at the camera. The woman holds a bag of Wagster Treats

Article Published December 19, 2024.

ABC World News Tonight Puts Spotlight on Wagster Treats.

A segment on ABC World News Tonight put our hard-working Wagster Treats team in the spotlight! The feature from the […]

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Chef instructor points to his spoon as he works at the stove with culinary students.

Article Published December 6, 2024.

Apply Now to Start a Career in Our Kitchen.

You can open the New Year with a leap toward building a career in the culinary industry! Apply now to […]

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Tree with ornaments that have paper message stating a gift wish from a family at Homeward Bound of Marin.

Article Published December 4, 2024.

Visit a Giving Tree to Fulfill a Wish.

Do you want to fulfill a holiday wish for a homeless family? Visit one of the Giving Trees generously hosted […]

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Man in blue shirt and woman in black sweater hold their children, a baby boy and a school-age girl with long dark hair.

Article Published November 20, 2024.

Grant Gives Boost to Fight Family Homelessness.

Our programs to move unhoused families toward housing and independence have received a $2.5 million award from the Bezos Day […]

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Our impact

We provided 915 people with shelter and housing last year

We serve 15,000 meals each month for our residents

78 trainees benefited from culinary instruction and job opportunities last year

56% of our staff have lived experience of homelessness

Help create 50 new homes to celebrate our 50th anniversary

We’re building affordable housing for veterans, families and others transitioning out of homelessness. Our plans include space to expand culinary training and employment through mission-driven businesses. Your support will unlock new futures for years to come.

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We’re here to help

Homeward Bound of Marin is the primary provider of Marin County homeless shelters and resources for homeless families and individuals in Marin, California. If you are experiencing homelessness in Marin County, please contact us to find out about our programs.

Resources for Families

Help for Families

Resources for Adults

Help for Adults

Resources for Veterans

Help for Veterans

So much more than housing

We provide hands-on culinary training to provide core skills for new career opportunities. Our mission-driven businesses employ trainees and others overcoming challenges to workplace success.

Four chefs in a kitchen. One is talking.

Fresh Starts Culinary Academy.

Our flagship job-training program offers 10 weeks of hands-on learning and classroom instruction. Trainees receive job placement support and other assistance.

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The Key Room with round tables set up with tablecloths, full dinnerware and a flower centerpiece

The Key Room.

A flexible, modern event space available to rent for meetings, workshops and special occasions. Your event makes a difference in ending homelessness.

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Four members of the wagster team holding bags of treats and standing in front of sign reading 'Wagster, gourmet dog treats made by people moving out of homelessness'

Wagster Dog Treats.

These healthy cookies baked in our kitchen combine familiar ingredients into irresistible dog treats. Every batch is made by people working toward better futures.

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Aaron found home after 20 years

Hear how your support helped Aaron create a new life in supportive housing, with a roommate, a job and space for his artistic hobbies.