Marin City – July 2011

“K” and her three-year-old son have been homeless for the past two years. They’ve spent that time couch-surfing with relatives in Richmond’s Iron Triangle. “K” has a full-time job and is working very hard to provide for her little boy. We are so happy we got to meet her and help both of them out!

Here are some pictures we took, before and after, Project Home Sweet Home came in and set up “K’s” new apartment in Marin City.

Living Room – Before

Living Room – After

Her son’s Bedroom – Before

Her Son’s Bedroom – After

The Bathroom – Before

The Bathroom – After

Reader’s Digest Article

The Legacy Lives On! From the August ’11 issue of Reader’s Digest.

Family Circle Article

 

The Process

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