Help Them Home Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraiser powered by the reach of social media and the convenience of online giving.

Backed by the Orange County Community Foundation, Thomas House Family Shelter and 29 other Orange County homeless service providers join forces to collectively raise funds in an effort to end homelessness.

Mark you calendars for Wednesday, April 22nd to raise $225,000 and help families change the game and Win at LIFE!

Get in the game by Sponsoring  the event – Creating a fundraising team – or  Donating

Contact  tracy@thomashouseshelter.org  for details and to play.

Your support helps fuel life-changing stories like Vanessa’s.

Vanessa and her children began a transformative journey at Thomas House filled with hope, determination and support from our community. They arrived at Thomas House in February 2024 after escaping a toxic relationship and living in motels. During their time at Thomas House, they found more than just a safe space. They thrived in a stable and supportive environment. Vanessa secured a full-time employment as a Recovery Counselor at a Women’s Treatment Center with the support of our Career Development Specialist and learned how to budget through weekly meetings with her Case Manager and attending our financial literacy classes.

In December 2024, she proudly graduated from Thomas House after securing permanent housing for her family. Shortly after graduating from Thomas House, Vanessa faced a setback when she was laid off from her job. However, she didn’t let that stop her progress. She turned to our Homeless Prevention Program, where her Case Manager provided accountability and support through her job search. Within just one month, Vanessa secured another full-time job.

Since then, Vanessa continues to grow and apply the skills she learned during her time at Thomas House. She purchased a car utilizing the financial skills she learned through budgeting with her Case Manager and parenting classes, giving her reliable transportation to work. Vanessa, also, maintains a strong relationship with the childcare provider Thomas House connected her with. This ensures stability for her children and directly contributes to Vanessa’s excellent standing at her job. Vanessa continues to take part in our Homeless Prevention program by meeting regularly with her Case Manager and receiving pantry services weekly.

Vanessa shares that “I am grateful for the Homeless Prevention program for holding me accountable”. She’s proud of her hard work and accomplishments. Her inspiring journey highlights the impact of being part of an empowering community, dedication, and consistency. We look forward to supporting her achieve her next goal of continuing to save to purchase a house in the next five years.

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