Take The Preschool Challenge
February 25, 2010 – 12:02 am | No Comment

Just days before I was contacted by a desperate employee of a Bay Area family shelter. Eight babies had recently come through their doors and they were desperate for diapers. After pitching the idea to the school’s director, we decided that doing a good deed for these babies would be a great opportunity for the kids to directly help others.

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More Students Are Homeless in Bay Area and Throughtout State
January 2, 2010 – 10:27 am | No Comment

The Contra Costa Times reports a huge jump in homeless students in the county and region.
According to the federal government, any student currently living in a homeless shelter, motel, living with friends or family, or without permanent residence …

Happy New Year!
December 31, 2009 – 11:42 am | One Comment
Happy New Year!

What a year!
When we started HAMO in the spring of this year we thought we were going to do a health and hygiene drive, maybe collect extra hotel soaps and a thousand diapers and wipes – …

Thank You to the San Francisco Employees of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney!
December 30, 2009 – 8:42 pm | One Comment

Wow!
Thank you to all the staff at the San Francisco office of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney who collected diapers for HPP!
I just received this email message from Sharon at Homeless Prenatal Program:
I have dubbed you our …

Carolyn’s Thoughts on a Monday, Cook for the WDDC
December 28, 2009 – 6:00 am | One Comment
Carolyn’s Thoughts on a Monday, Cook for the WDDC

We wanted to share a little glimmer of hope that many of you have had a big part of. This is a guest post from WDDC’s Monday cook, Carolyn.
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I often wish news agencies would …

NPR Reports: Homeless Families on the Rise
December 26, 2009 – 4:49 pm | No Comment

NPR’s Weekend Edition today reports on the rising population of homeless families. Listen to the story here.
Between rising rates in unemployment and foreclosures, it’s no wonder that families are now the country’s fastest growing homeless …

Meet One of Our Angels: Martha Ryan, Founder of Homeless Prenatal Program
December 24, 2009 – 6:00 am | One Comment
Meet One of Our Angels: Martha Ryan, Founder of Homeless Prenatal Program

Check out this speech by Homeless Prenatal Program‘s Founder, Martha Ryan.

2009 Tipping Point Award Honoree: Homeless Prenatal Program, Martha Ryan from Tipping Point Community on Vimeo.
Rachel F. and I had the opportunity to meet Martha …