News & Events

Check in regularly with Homeward Bound of Marin for the latest news & events about our homeless programs and efforts to end homelessness in Marin County.

October 26, 2020
Temporary Shelter Site Opens in San Rafael
A temporary shelter to serve adults facing homelessness has opened at 3301 Kerner Blvd. in San...
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September 2, 2020
Wagster Treats Reaches for New Life-Changing Goals
Wagster Treats, the premium dog biscuits made in our kitchen, have given us something to wag about...
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June 15, 2020
Housing for Homeless Veterans Takes Big Step
Our plan to end veteran homelessness in Marin took a big step with two funding commitments to help...
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June 5, 2020
Like You, We Know It’s Time
Dear Community, Homeward Bound stands for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in all of the...
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May 25, 2020
New Video: “Oleg’s Story” Reminds Us of Heroes in Our Midst
Rapidly rising housing costs pushed Oleg, a U.S. Navy veteran, into homelessness. His astonishing...
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May 8, 2020
Our Services Continue and Expand in COVID-19 Response
As we face the ongoing challenges of COVID-19, Homeward Bound of Marin remains engaged in the...
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April 8, 2020
Plans to Rebuild Shelter Get Final Approval
Plans to rebuild our Mill Street Center emergency shelter received final approval this week from...
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April 3, 2020
April and May Events Postponed to the Fall
We miss you at Fresh Starts Chef Events! Though our kitchen keeps busy preparing more meals than...
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December 31, 2019
Video Stories Show How Your Gifts Help End Homelessness
Your gifts to Homeward Bound of Marin make a difference for people working to end homelessness in...
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August 22, 2019
Ann’s Story: Our New Video Shows Family Bouncing Back
An unexpected rent increase uprooted Ann K. and her infant son from their Marin apartment, leaving...
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May 14, 2019
New Video Shows Collaboration Helps Shrink Homelessness
Early results from the Point-in-Time Count in January show chronic homelessness has dropped by 28%...
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December 10, 2018
Homeward Bound Proposes Housing and Shelter Complex
Mill Street Center, the county’s only year-round emergency shelter for homeless adults, would be...
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November 12, 2018
Proposal to House Homeless Veterans Takes Shape
Early-stage planning has begun for a proposal to create permanent supportive housing for up to 25...
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November 4, 2018
Video Tells ‘Robert’s Story’ of Finding Home
For 30 years, Robert B. was homeless in downtown San Rafael. Occasionally he made use of Homeward...
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June 21, 2018
Kenny O. Tells Story of Success in New Video
Kenny O., who recently moved from our Next Key Apartments, tells his story of success in our newest...
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