Ricka Carey has been chronically homeless since age fourteen – bouncing between shelters, parks, and living in cars. She has been working to overcome drug addiction since a very young age. With few opportunities to advance her education, Ricka was unable to read or write more than her name for much of her life. In
Good Morning, It is my pleasure to announce a pivotal moment in our agency’s growth. As of July 1, 2012 InnVision the Way Home and Shelter Network have united as a single nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness. InnVision Shelter Network is now one of the leading shelter/housing and supportive service providers in Northern California, supporting thousands
In just a few weeks, the South Bay’s 2012 Kids Summer Adventures camp will begin! Starting June 11th, 25 children ages 6-11 will Go For the Gold! with InnVision staff and volunteer counselors. The Olympic-themed camp lasts six weeks and is aimed at helping homeless and very low-income children continue their academic growth during the summer months. Campers
The start of InnVision Kids Summer Adventures is nearing! In this post we’ll be highlighting the Palo Alto program, but stay tuned for updates on our San Jose program! Summer Adventures in Palo Alto is a summer camp offered to the fifteen children that live at the Opportunity Center in Palo Alto and to any
As we celebrate the beginning of spring, many of us are excited to bring out some of our favorite warmer-weather wear from the back of our closets. However, for many homeless and at-risk individuals and families, a new wardrobe is not an option for the changing season. InnVision has a history of helping clients get
InnVision the Way Home is reorganizing its Produce Market at the Georgia Travis Center! In the past, the Produce Market only happened once a month – on the 4th Thursday. However, due to an increase in demand, InnVision is ramping up the Produce Market. Starting in March, the Georgia Travis Center will distribute fresh fruits
When you’re homeless, nothing else matters. Just imagine spending even one night on the street with no roof over your head, everything you own in a suitcase or two and your children in tow. What if your kids were hungry and you had no idea where your next meal was coming from? Where would you
Americans are once again proving that they can be quite charitable with their money. Did you know that America is the most generous country in terms of individual philanthropy? In fact, charitable giving in the U.S. is about 1.7 percent of GDP, the highest giving percentage in the world. These individual contributions allow American philanthropies
Think you’re cold this week? Imagine living on the streets during Tuesday night’s hard freeze. Thankfully, InnVision and other local agencies opened their doors to make sure everyone who needed it could have a warm night’s sleep. Lori Collins, the Senior Program Director of Mental Health and Men’s Programs, said that InnVision would make space
The holiday season is always a busy time for us here at InnVision! From a turkey feast at Rock Bottom Restaurant to the grand entrance of the Motorcycle Santa gang, this winter promises to be exciting and heartwarming for all.
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