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State Grants $14.4 Million for Supportive Housing

Gov. Gavin News has announced a $14.4 million award from the state’s Project Homekey to help create 50 apartments for […]

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3-story building under construction.

Article Published January 18, 2024.

State Grants $14.4 Million for Supportive Housing.

Gov. Gavin News has announced a $14.4 million award from the state’s Project Homekey to help create 50 apartments for […]

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Cook in white culinary jacket smiles arm in arm with two women volunteers

Article Published April 13, 2023.

We’re Grateful to Celebrate April as National Volunteer Month.

April gives us a whole month to celebrate volunteers, yet it’s not enough! The many people who offer their warm-hearted […]

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Article Published August 26, 2022.

Jonathan’s Place Opens with New Shelter and Housing.

Music, cheers and applause energized guests and staff at our Grand Opening party for Jonathan’s Place this week in San […]

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Article Published March 9, 2022.

Apply Now to Start Your Culinary Career on May 16.

If you’re inspired to start a culinary career, apply now for our next session at Fresh Starts Culinary Academy! Classes […]

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New Mill Street Center shelter under construction

Article Published December 8, 2021.

Shelter and Housing Projects Receive Funding Grants.

Our new shelter and housing program in San Rafael has received an additional $459,528 in county and state funds approved […]

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Article Published November 23, 2021.

Thank You for Joining Us to Fill Plates and Hearts!.

Thank you for joining us on Giving Tuesday to build our new shelter kitchen! Your heartwarming response ensures that people […]

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Article Published June 30, 2021.

State Budgets $4 Million for Veterans Housing Plan.

This year’s state budget sets aside $4 million for our new veterans housing community in Novato, an amazing boost toward […]

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Article Published June 7, 2021.

Grant Expands Services to 10 More Families.

Homeward Bound will extend services to 10 more families transitioning from homelessness to housing with a $562,000 grant awarded by the […]

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Article Published April 2, 2021.

Social Enterprise Sets Course to Expand with REDF Grant.

Homeward Bound has received a three-year, $300,000 funding commitment from REDF, a San Francisco-based venture philanthropy organization, to boost development […]

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Article Published November 16, 2020.

New Video Shows ‘Breaking News’ from Mill Street Center.

We’ve got some “breaking news” in this new video about the first step in creating an updated shelter and expanded housing […]

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Teen volunteers making beds

Article Published 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 Rafael. Homeward Bound will […]

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Article Published 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 the San Rafael City Council. […]

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