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.

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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June 7, 2021
Grant Expands Services to 10 More Families
Homeward Bound will extend services to 10 more families transitioning from homelessness to housing...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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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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January 10, 2019
We Won! HBoM Scoops Nonprofit Excellence Award
Homeward Bound of Marin received a great honor to kick off 2019 with recognition for Achievement in...
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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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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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