No one should go hungry, especially at Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Blessings to Go is an opportunity to welcome the homeless and those struggling under the weight of poverty. We know that this event will profoundly impact the lives of our homeless neighbors, who have maybe lost not only their homes but also their friends and families. We want them to know that they are not alone for the holidays. (more…)

We often use the word wholeness to describe a way of life that is free from addiction—a life where all aspects of a person’s being—mind, body, and spirit—are aligned with a person’s deepest values, purpose, and passions, where a person is complete in Christ, living independently. But living this way does not mean being free of difficulties. The journey to wholeness can be treacherous, littered with obstacles and landmines, as it was for Herlinda.  (more…)

Pua's Journey of Wholeness Pua bounced between foster homes and residential treatment centers throughout his teenage years. Despite these challenges, he still graduated high school and dreamed of becoming a paramedic or a cook. Pua tried to make a life for himself. (more…)

CELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF FREEDOM Five years ago this June, we took a leap of faith and opened the new H.S. Lopez Family Foundation Center of Opportunity. Today, we join hands with over 60 organizations and volunteer service groups to provide holistic care for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. As we reflect on these transformative years, we celebrate the stories of all of those who we’ve served and highlight three women whose lives have been changed by their journey with us.