A COMMUNITY OF HELPING HANDS

Mary connected with the Salinas Outreach and Response Team (SORT) and received coordinated support to connect with service providers who provided case management, housing navigation, rapid rehousing, and mental health services. Thanks to the ongoing support from SORT, Mary has now moved into a 2-bedroom unit in Monterey County! Mary's story shows us that it takes a community of helping hands to help individuals facing homelessness get back on their feet.

A special thank you to our partners: CSUMB Community Health Engagement, Chinatown Navigation Center, Center Coast Center for Independent Living, Housing Resource Center, and Interim INC.

"Being homeless for the first time living in my car away from my son was scary. I really focused on my main objective and goal which was to make sure my son wasn't away from me too long". - Mary

Picture: (Left to Right): Mary, Salinas Resident and Jennifer Torres, SORT.