About Us

Providing homeless resources in Marin County since 1974.

We serve as Marin County’s main provider of shelter and supportive housing for unhoused families and adults.

two men sit across a table having a conversation.

Serving Marin County

As Marin County’s main provider of resources for homeless adults, families and veterans, we welcome approximately 1,000 people per year through our 17 programs. We provide safe accommodation, compassionate support and job training for people who are experiencing chronic homelessness.

Our Impact

2024 -2025 Impact highlights: making a difference in people’s lives.

882 people served in shelter and housing
50 homeless veterans served
89% of families left for a housing opportunity
15% of residents are under 18 years old
419 adults received shelter services
481 people served in supportive housing
100% of residents in mental health programs maintained housing
27% of residents are aged 62+
99 single adults received medical respite care

Our Leadership

Founded in 1974 with a single family shelter, Homeward Bound of Marin has refined and expanded services designed to end homelessness for every person served, whatever their circumstances.

Co-Chief Executive Officer - Paul Fordham

Paul Fordham

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operating Officer - Carrie Sager

Carrie Sager

Chief Operating Officer

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LaSaunda Tate

Chief Strategy Officer

Chief Program Officer - Anna Hurtado

Anna Hurtado

Chief Program Officer

Board of Directors

Jim Snipes

President

Dianne Snedaker

Vice President

Elvira Echevarria

Treasurer

Sonia Seeman

Secretary

Nicole Bartolini

Nancy Culhane

Lynes Downing

Nicole Gardner

Sheri Joseph

Liz Saint John

Robert Puett

Marion Weinreb

Cynthia Williams

Partners in Service

We believe in the power of partnerships to advance toward the goal of ending homelessness. Our corporate and nonprofit partners provide a broad spectrum of support for our work on behalf of the community.

To learn more about partnership opportunities, please contact Development Director Corry Kanzenberg.
415-382-3363 ext. 216
ckanzenberg@hbofm.org.

Spotlight: GEM Garden Program

Abundant flowers and vegetables in the New Beginnings Center gardens show the impact of the GEM training program. Offered by Integrated Community Services for adults with developmental disabilities, the program spends five days a week in our gardens. GEM participants build workplace skills and confidence as they plant, harvest and tend produce that goes into meals for our shelter and housing programs. Team members build independence by using bus service to the site and can enjoy free lunch daily in our shelter dining room. The GEM program works hand-in-hand with Homeward Bound’s garden supervisor and regular volunteers.

“We feel a sense of community here. It’s a shared mission for the vulnerable people that we both serve.”  says Sarah Blunt, GEM Program Manager.

Group of GEM garden staff and clients in garden

Our Corporate Partners

Our 50-year history

From our first homeless shelter in 1974 through our 50th anniversary year, Homeward Bound of Marin has been providing shelter, housing, training and support to homeless adults, families and veterans.

Learn more about our history
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Get in touch

Contact us to learn more about our programs, our mission-based businesses, and how you can get involved as a donor, advocate or volunteer.