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Connecting the Dots
May 15, 2009 – 4:12 pm | One Comment
Connecting the Dots

A few months ago, when Lisa and I were brainstorming about a diapers-and-wipes donation drive, we had no clue where this was all going—no thought of ending up on the radio, or inspiring other diaper …

There’s no place like home
May 3, 2009 – 8:18 pm | No Comment
There’s no place like home

Dear Glinda,
If you haven’t already, please stop by Tangobaby’s place to read up on Mama K’s story. She could really use the help navigating through the San Francisco shelter labyrinth. Or at least, a meeting …

The Power of One: How One Woman Helped a Mother Out
May 1, 2009 – 7:43 am | One Comment
The Power of One: How One Woman Helped a Mother Out

Just a week ago, we came across a blog post by Julie, aka TangoBaby, that truly inspired us. Using the tools at her disposal—a camera, a blog, and a big dose of compassion—Julie got the …

San Francisco Single Mom of 3 Still Homeless
April 29, 2009 – 9:31 pm | One Comment
San Francisco Single Mom of 3 Still Homeless

Imagine trying to get you and your three children into a battered women’s shelter everyday, only to be told that they have no room for you.  Can’t try a regular homeless shelter because they won’t …

Swine Flu in Marin Upstages Homeless Single Mom
April 28, 2009 – 9:54 pm | One Comment

This in from Tangobaby:  San Francisco ABC affiliate KGO 7 was slated to air Mama K’s story tonight on the 6 O’clock news. Unfortunately, the swine flu in Marin County upstaged her story. Please keep …

Can you help this mother out, San Francisco?
April 27, 2009 – 7:38 am | 4 Comments

Here is a local story that we were made aware of by SFist.com. All the shelters are full in the city. It appears that Mama K has found temporary shelter in a motel. If you …