SHELTER, Inc., Author at Shelter Inc. https://shelterinc.org/author/shelter-inc/ Inspiring People, Changing Lives, Ending Homelessness Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:44:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://shelterinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/elementor/thumbs/shelterinc-favicon-p49ily3aupze3tg5sq37star4474zq7z2n0qeom0eo.png SHELTER, Inc., Author at Shelter Inc. https://shelterinc.org/author/shelter-inc/ 32 32 Thanksgiving Food donations still needed https://shelterinc.org/2023/11/thanksgiving-food-donations-still-needed/ Sat, 18 Nov 2023 19:43:59 +0000 https://shelterinc.org/?p=1328 After TAPS, BTC, Diablo Valley NCL, PH Falcons Youth Football and Cheer Squad finished filling Thanksgiving boxes Saturday morning, we ran short of a few items to fill out about 50 boxes. If you can provide: canned fruit, French fried onions, pasta sauce, bread or biscuit mix, gravy mix, instant mashed potatoes, stuffing mix, or […]

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]]> Help Children Struggling with Homelessness Prepare for School https://shelterinc.org/2023/05/help-children-struggling-with-homelessness-prepare-for-school/ Fri, 19 May 2023 21:41:18 +0000 https://shelterinc.org/?p=1241 2023 Backpack Drive Flyer Supplies Check List We need your help to keep children facing homelessness prepare to return to school. SHELTER, Inc. is collecting backpacks for all ages along with school supplies listed at: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/199EY0QU9M0U4/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1. You may also donate individual items from the Amazon list, or complete an assembled backpack yourself. We also welcome […]

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]]> 2023 Swing for SHELTER a Sold-Out Success https://shelterinc.org/2023/05/2023-swing-for-shelter-a-sold-out-success/ Wed, 03 May 2023 22:31:24 +0000 https://shelterinc.org/?p=1231 Our sold-out 29th Swing for Shelter event April 17 at Round Hill Country Club provided a great day on the green for 144 golfers and followed-through with successful live and online auctions, including a bidding war for a special game and meet & greet with NBA Hall of Famer Chris Mullin. The outpouring of support […]

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]]> Shelter Dinner Preparations Resume at Mountain View SHELTER, Inc. https://shelterinc.org/2022/07/shelter-dinner-preparations-resume-at-mountain-view-shelter-inc/ Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:05:06 +0000 https://shelterinc.org/?p=997 Easier than ever to make a difference. Cook & Serve dinner for Mountain View Emergency Family Shelter SHELTER, Inc. received a generous grant to pay for food and supplies at its Martinez Shelter, and provides everything you need to cook and serve a meal! When you sign up, you can choose the meal you’d like […]

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]]> SHELTER. Inc. Awarded $1.5M Grant to Aid Homeless Veterans https://shelterinc.org/2022/06/shelter-inc-awarded-1-5m-grant-to-aid-homeless-veterans/ Thu, 30 Jun 2022 19:42:19 +0000 https://shelterinc.org/?p=976 He’s sitting on a sidewalk, unkempt, sunburnt, and wearing ragged clothing. He may or may not have a “Homeless Vet Please Help” sign. He’s one of more than 40,000 homeless veterans in the U.S. on any given night. He might have PTSD, substance abuse problems, military training that didn’t transition back to civilian life, lack […]

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]]> SHELTER, Inc. to stream “Angst,” hold a special panel discussion https://shelterinc.org/2022/04/shelter-inc-to-stream-angst-hold-a-special-panel-discussion/ Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:44:16 +0000 https://shelterinc.org/?p=935 Homelessness is a symptom, not a cause. Many factors can contribute to a family or individual losing their housing, including mental health issues that have been exacerbated by the pandemic. A special event next month will shine a light on how to recognize and deal with debilitating anxiety. The free online event, scheduled for Wednesday, […]

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]]> Community support powers holiday toy drive and Adopt-a-Family effort https://shelterinc.org/2022/01/community-support-powers-holiday-toy-drive-and-adopt-a-family-effort/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 20:50:44 +0000 https://shelterinc.org/?p=889 SHELTER, Inc.’s annual toy drive and Adopt-a-Family efforts aim to provide merry and bright holiday seasons for local homeless and at-risk families and individuals. Thanks to the support and generosity of donors and organizations in Contra Costa, Solano, and Sacramento counties, the agency is delighted to report that approximately 9,000 toys were donated, and that […]

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]]> Grants ensure dining hall and kitchen construction stays on track https://shelterinc.org/2021/12/grants-ensure-dining-hall-and-kitchen-construction-stays-on-track/ Thu, 09 Dec 2021 23:02:57 +0000 https://shelterinc.org/?p=856 Construction teams at SHELTER Solano have made exciting strides in the building of a new dining hall and kitchen on the grounds. The new facility remains set to open in mid-2022, and it is literally beginning to take shape. “SHELTER, Inc. is delighted to be enhancing the SHELTER Solano campus with this dining hall and […]

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]]> Community comes together at “Thanks From SHELTER” anniversary celebration https://shelterinc.org/2021/11/community-comes-together-at-thanks-from-shelter-anniversary-celebration/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 17:40:48 +0000 https://shelterinc.org/?p=807 SHELTER, Inc. celebrated its 35th anniversary Wednesday night with a special online get-together for friends and supporters. “Thanks From SHELTER” found ways to bring our neighbors together, and in doing so raised $17,500 for the agency’s wrap-around services, which help combat the root causes of homelessness in Contra Costa, Solano, and Sacramento counties. Attendees were […]

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]]> Celebrate SHELTER, Inc.’s 35th anniversary at “Thanks From SHELTER!” https://shelterinc.org/2021/10/celebrate-shelter-inc-s-35th-anniversary-at-thanks-from-shelter/ Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:33:20 +0000 https://shelterinc.org/?p=796 We’re celebrating our 35th anniversary next month, and you’re invited! Please join us for “Thanks From SHELTER,” an online event that kicks off at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 17. We’ll show how far we’ve come since we were founded in 1986 on the heels of the Hands Across America movement, and we’ll honor those […]

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