Off the Streets – Huntington Beach is a non-profit charity focused on housing the homeless in Orange County and Riverside County California. As shown below, we have housed over 600 homeless individuals since our startup in 2014.
Placements this year: 25
Placements grand total: 711*
Success rate: 93.3%**
Video: The Many Faces Of Homelessness – Off The Streets Huntington Beach
Please join us in congratulating Angel and her daughter for ending their homeless situation by getting into a place of their own. We built a budget with Angel and when she found a place that fit this budget we were happy to pay their security deposit so they could move in. Read their full story below:
Where we were living before we became homeless:
Me and my child are homeless living pillow to post or sleeping in my car, often times family allows my child to sleep at their home but there is no room for both of us, in that case I will feed, bath and put her to bed before I leave for the night, I usually try to park close to where my child is because, due to go and get her ready for school
How I became homeless:
February 13, 2019 I quit my second job due to being sexually harassed by my supervisor who received No repercussionsa, February 15th 2019 I was fired from my 1st job!! Which caused me and my child to become homeless!! I was living paycheck to paycheck and unable to save money
How long I’ve been homeless:
March 1st 2019, which was the following month after I was fired from both jobs I was unable to pay rent, so I was able to move in with my mother for a limited time which was 1mnth due to her home being over crowded, April 1st 2019 I had to leave my mothers home in which I began to sleep in my car
Where I’ve stayed:
Since I became homeless, I’ve stayed with multiple friends,I’ve also stayed in a few hotels,
I’ve stayed in I have stayed with my mother, and often times I have slept in my car an parked somewhere familiar or where I felt safe, those are all the places I’ve stayed during my current homelessness
What help I need:
I need assistance with my 1st month and my security deposit, due to me having to pay whom ever allows me and my child to sleep and bath at the home, also due to homelessness me an my child have too eat out which can be very costly, hygiene products gas for my vehicle and insurance…. I’m basically living paycheck to paycheck
Where I’ve been living most recently:
Me and my child are homeless living pillow to post or sleeping in my car, often times family
allows my child to sleep at their home but there is no room for both of us, in that case I will feed, bath and put her to bed before I leave for the night, I usually try to park close to where my child is because, due to go and get her ready for school
Dear OTS.
Thank you very much for helping my family end our homeless situation by paying our security deposit so we could move into our rental. We have been without our own place to live since November 2018. My children and I have found a place and are in need of assistance with the deposit. Upon move in I am required to pay first months rent as well as, the deposit. Given my current circumstances I am unable to afford both the rent and deposit at one time.
Sincerely, Haleii
This family brings our placements this year to 23 and our grand total since we started OTS in 2014 up to 709. Read more about us at OTSHB.COM.
Dear OTS,
Thank you for helping me get into my own place by helping me with the security deposit so I could move in. You can read my story below.
Where I was living before I became homeless:
In my own apartment with my ex husband in Anaheim California. The fighting became unbearable to the point where he was raising his hands to me and abusing me and other ways. I told him I was going to go stay at my sister’s until he figured out where to go.
How I became homeless:
While I was at my sister’s my ex-husband change the locks to the home and made it to where the landlord would not give me the new key. He had other people living in my home that also would not allow me in. I was living in my car for a while until it was towed illegally.
How long I have been homeless:
I have been homeless since about August of the year 2015 with sleeping on the couch at my sister’s house or living out of my car after that. Thereafter, I was sleeping anywhere I could from 2016 and forward. Since April 2018 I have been in an illumination foundation transitional shared housing.
Where I have been staying:
I have lived on the train tracks in Anaheim off of Brookhurst and Cerritos, I have lived in my vehicle, I have lived on the street, in front of a building, behind a building, at various parks, and I also lived at the Civic Center Flags, I have lived at the courtyards homeless shelter, and an illumination Foundation transitional shared living house.
What kind of help I need:
I need assistance with the deposit for my apartment because I have received a voucher from section 8 for an apartment home of my own and I do not have the ability to come up with that much money that quick. I do work for Lyft as a driver & will be able to pay my portion of the rent there after.
Where I have staying most recently:
I am currently living in an illumination Foundation shared living transitional home with five other occupants in Santa Ana California off of Euclid and 1st Street. I do have my own room, however the program is shutting down in June and everybody has to find someplace else to be. I need help with the deposit for my new home.
Sincerely,
Tina
Tina is the 20th person we’ve helped this year and the 706th since we started OTS in 2014. Read more about us at OTSHB.COM.
Dear OTS,
Thank you for helping us avoid becoming homeless by paying our security deposit so we could move into another apartment. Read our story below.
Where we were living before we became homeless:
We are not yet homeless, we are still living at the address we rented. After 20 years the landlord decided to sell the property and we have no choice but to move. We were given a 90-day notice to move which will end on 4/30/19. I had moved into this rental with my son, daughter, and granddaughter. My daughter has since passed away five years ago.
How we became homeless:
We are not homeless yet but if we can’t find help with the deposit we will be homeless on 5/1/19 because our 90-day notice will end that day. The landlord raised the rent and our share of the rent went over an amount which we could not afford so we had to look for a rental that we could afford.
How long we have been homeless:
We currently are not yet homeless but will be very soon if we cannot get help with the deposit before our 90-day notice is over. We do not have family or friends we can stay with or any money to stay in hotels in the event we do become homeless.
Where we have been staying since we became homeless:
We are still staying at our rental address we have been at for 20 years. We decided to go with The apartments because their deposit was so low, but after we paid for the credit and background checks and a small holding fee the deposit which we could not come up with in the short amount of time we had left.
What kind of help we need:
The specific help I need is solely for the deposit. The apartments advertised on approved credit. We were approved but we didn’t have a great average credit between three adults and our income is low so they increased the deposit to a huge amount. We wanted to go elsewhere but we invested too much money on fees, and there is nothing else available that we would qualify for.
Where and who we have been living with:
I currently live with my son, 35 and my granddaughter, 20 and I am 60. We all still live together because both my son and granddaughter both take care of me. In 2016 I started bleeding internally but I didn’t find out until about 4 trips to the hospital later. During these trips, I was given too many antibiotics and contracted a deadly GI infection which almost killed me and left me with lasting effects.
Thank you,
Lance, Taylor and Tammie
This family brings the number of people we’ve helped this year up to 19 and our grand total since we started OTS nearly 5 years ago up to 705. Read more about our work at OTSHB.COM
Dear OTS,
Thank you for helping me to avoid becoming homeless by paying my security deposit so I could move into another apartment. Please see my story below.
Where I was living before I was about lose my home:
I was living in an apartment in Santa Ana and they refused to renew my lease it’s a small studio apartment on the border of Santa Ana and orange in a low income apartment complex with property management who is not very understanding of people with mental disabilities or dual diagnosis.
How I was about to lose my home:
My old complex refused to renew my lease because of an incident of my friend having a psychotic episode and scaring my neighbors and so after a few months of going back and forth with property management including my friend apologizing to my neighbors and management so made the decision that I just wasn’t a good fit for the community.
How long I have been without a home:
I would only be homeless for one day if I receive your help and that would be on April 29- April 30,2919. I am currently not homeless but on the verge of losing everything that I’ve been working for since I got into the shelter plus care housing voucher program.
Where I have been staying:
I will be staying in the back of a uhaul till I’m able to move into the new apartment. Other wise I haven’t been homeless yet but on the verge of being homeless with no hope or vision of getting off the streets anytime soon or in the near future.
What kind of help I need:
I’m going to need assistance with getting some of the standard or basic furniture you need to have a normal home such as dressers and shelves. But most importantly I will need assistance in securing the money for a security deposit in order to move into a new place and not be homeless.
Where I have been staying most recently:
I am currently living on my own in a small studio in Santa Ana that I have to vacate due to the property management exercising the right the right not to renew my lease for an uncontrollable event that happened with a dual diagnosed friend of Mina which scared my neighbors.
Thank you, Jonathan.
Jonathan is our 16th person we’ve helped this year and the 702nd we’ve helped since our founding of OTS in 2014. Learn more about us at OTSHB.COM
Please join us today in congratulation Nakesha and her 2 kids for ending their homeless situation. We were happy to help build a budget with her and then pay her security deposit so they could move in. Read their story below.
Dear OTS,
I was living in Los Angeles California a single mother of four I’ve been there since nine years for nine years and two children were out the home. For some time now me and my family were sick and then out the doctor for a couple years now and rashes and just can eat and something was not right I might begin to pursue help to see what was causing the issues and I discovered things eyes when I left home for the weekend and I wouldn’t throw up or be sick but when we will come back home we will end up. Me and my family have been homeless since beginning of December I’ve been looking for housing ever since then I became really sick and was not able to I had a surgery and how does it my appendix was removed and after I’ve been looking ever since for someone who would take Section 8 voucher. At first when we became homeless we were staying at family houses so I will go to different family members house from time to time after going to different family members home I had started I was told by the by the hospital that the DPSS a helper or worker would help us after that we begin to I took them to today or we stayed at motels they send us to motels. My main concern is trying to find how trying to get someone to help us with our deposit because I have the home I just don’t have the deposit our home was recently inspected we pass inspection so now and I’m only looking for assistance with the deposit and it would be that’s a great plus if you can help us with Furniture we don’t have anything due to the circumstances we just. We are currently everywhere we’re in my car we was spend the night over my family’s house but they got they had to move so I don’t know where we’re going to be at basically remove on a day-today basis so I don’t know where we’ll be at.
Thank you, Nekasha
This family is the 15 placement this year and the 701st since our founding in 2014. Read more about our work at housing the homeless at OTSHB.COM.
Please join us today in congratulating Ralph for ending his homeless situation. Read his story below.
Dear OTS,
I was staying at the Regal Inn in Buena Park and paying month-to-month after moving from an apartment in Hawthorne. I liked the freedom that a motel afforded me paid on a monthly basis without needing to have a security deposit or up to three times the rent in income. I moved back to OC from Hawthorne after our lease ended to be closer to family in La Habra.
Due to many expenses I ran out of money to pay for our motel and slept on the street, in alleyways and in parks. I was receiving Social Security income. I stayed at motels when I could afford it but when I couldn’t, I would stay in the park.
I have been homeless from about March 2015 to present– I received assistance from City Net to get into an emergency motel stay in March 2016 and was a currently stay in the Eagle Inn and Suites in Anaheim but am not able to completely cover rent during longer months, during those times I rely on other agencies to pay for my motel stay.
I stayed in San Marino Park in Buena Park from 2015-2016. After I met City Net at San Marino Park, they assisted me with an emergency motel stay at Motel 6 Buena Park which was paid by City Net and 2016. Eagle Inn and Suites– Paid by City Net (2016- 2017)
I specifically need assistance paying for my security deposit, and is needed by move in. I am unable to provide this deposit myself. I am able to cover rent for the month (cost is subsidized by Anaheim Housing Authority voucher) which meets the budget provided by Off the Streets.
I am staying at the Eagle Inn and Suites in Anaheim, California. I live by myself and pay rent on a weekly basis. I have been at the Eagle Inn since 2016 when City Net assisted me with finding an affordable motel as a temporary living situation, but I have struggled to find an affordable apartment.
Thanks, Ralph
Raph is the 12th person we’ve placed this year and the 698th person we’ve placed since we started OTS back in 2014. Read more about us at OTSHB.COM.
Please join us in congratulating Jessica and her 2 kids for ending their homelessness situation. As described in her story below they have been staying in multiple hotels to keep a roof over their heads. When Jessica called we built a budget with her, and when she found a place she could afford, we were happy to pay the security deposit so they could move in. We will soon be providing this family much-needed furniture so they can turn their new rental into a real home.
Dear OTS,
Used to live in Tustin until 2 years ago. Old friend of 7 years convinced us to move to Washington state to “join house cleaning business.” I was to be her trainer recruiter. When I leased up I soon realized she just wanted me to help her clean to cut her days in half. No programs like in California for my son. No one to watch him. Drowned in debt. Trying to get home.
Our original move-in date was the 10th of this month. Moved to the 21st because of excess water damage renovation. Had to wait for housing to do their inspection, on the 20th. Now waiting for previous return deposit to arrive in mail. We are currently using up the remaining amount to go towards the deposit, to buy rooms so we don’t have to sleep in the car. Homeless 24 days.
We had to move out of our previous place the 31st of January, 2019. We have been homeless since then, from February 1st, 2019 until current, (Sunday February 24th, 2019). So for the last 24 days we have had to try to find the “best deals” in hotel rooms, packing up and moving every day or every couple of days. Extended Stay America in Lake Forest, California. Extended Stay America in Anaheim, California. Extended Stay in Newport Beach, California. Rodeway Inn in Buena Park, California. La Quinta Inn in Costa Mesa, California. Key Inn and Suites in Tustin, California. Some of these locations we had to stay more than one night, move to another location, then move back.
Our landlord has approved our tenancy and is now just waiting for us to pay deposit to move in. I previously sent the move in welcome letter. I still have not received our previous rental deposit from previous landlord, and I have had to use all other funds on hotels. We will also need furniture help, living room and sons bedroom.
We are currently homeless. My 11 year old daughter, 10 year old autistic son and I have been living in hotels moving from room to room for the last 24 days. We have stayed in Orange county area hotels. The process has been anything but easy with a disabled child.
Thank You, Jessica
This family brings our placements this year up to 11 and our grand total up 697 since we started OTS back in 2014.
Please join us today in congratulating Kathy for finding a new home after being asked to leave her last apartment. Because of her low income, she asked OTS for help with her initial security deposit, which we were happy to do.
Dearl OTS,
At this time I am living with a friend. It is a temporary agreement until I could find a apartment and he is moving. When he moves if I don’t have an apartment I will be homeless with no place to go or place to stay. He agreed to help me out while I look for and can find an apartment of my own so I could get back on my feet. Prior to that I was living in an apartment and with the problem I was having. My manager gave me a 60 day notice so I could relocate and not lose my section 8. I’ve been staying at my friends while looking for an apartment but have to move out soon.
I am looking for assistance with the security deposit on an apartment that I have been approved for. I am on SSI and don’t have enough money to pay for the security deposit and first month rent to be able to move in to my apartment so I can get back on my feet.
Thank you, Kathy
Kathy is the 8th person we’ve placed this year and th 694th since we started helping the homeless get into permanent housing back in 2014.
Please join us today in congratulating Kendra and her 3 kids for ending her homeless situation. In fact, we were ready to place Kendra several weeks ago, but that rental fell through, but she persisted and we were finally able to pay her security deposit so she could move in. Now she and her 3 kids have a place they can call their own again. Read Kendra’s story below:
Dear OTS,
I was living in my own home with my 3 children for 3 years before i was asked to move. i was given a 90 day notice due to landlord did not want to renew my lease. I have been homeless since oct 2018. i been looking for a place i found one but due to housing in a different county my price range change and i was unable to get in the unit so then i had to keep looking for a place which cause me to be homeless even longer.
This is the longest i ever been without a place i been staying pillow to post in my car most of the time. It’s been a long journey for me and my kids trying to find a place that accepts housing is very hard. I’ve stayed in my car most of the time i stayed in motels when i can or at friends house for a max of 2 day due to I’m not on the lease. I couldn’t stay didnt wanna get anyone in trouble. I’m tired of this situation it’s truly humbling
I need help with my deposit because I’m a single mother. I have other moving expensive lik paying my first months rent. Also we all need beds pots and pans blankets lamps tv. I had to throw a lot away when we moved so something to get us started, anything will help.
Thank you, Kendra
Kendra and her 3 kids bring our placements this year to 7 and our grand total since we started helping the homeless get housed back in 2014 up to 693. Read more about us at OTSHB.COM.
Please join us in congratulating Brandi and her 2 kids for ending their homeless situation today. We were happy to help them with the security deposit so they could move into a home of their own. Read their story below: … Continue reading
Please join us in congratulating Unique and her 3 kids for getting back into a rental of their own. This single mom lost their last rental when the rent was raised and she could no longer afford to live there … Continue reading
Please join us today in congratulating Michelle and her son for getting into their own rental after being without their own home for the last few months. We will soon be providing this family with essential household goods and furniture … Continue reading
Please join us today in congratulating Noelle and her daughter for getting into their own apartment after recovering from an addiction. We will soon be providing them essential household goods and furniture to turn their new apartment into a real … Continue reading
Please join us in congratulating Donna today for getting into her own apartment today. Read her story below. Dear OTS, Due to a medical crisis I had to move California in April to seek the specialized surgery I needed. I … Continue reading
Please join us in congratulating Lisa and her 4 kids today for ending their homeless situation by getting into their own rental. They have been living in hotels and shelters for the last 8 months. We were happy to help … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Christine and her 5 boys for ending their homeless situation by getting into their own rental. They have been living with family, in a shelter, and most recently in a co-worker’s garage. When Christine called we built … Continue reading
Please join us in congratulating Endiya and her 5 kids for ending their homeless situation today. Due to an unforeseen notice to vacate and the loss of child support, Endiya needed our help to pay the security deposit so her … Continue reading
Please join us in congratulating Derrick and his 2 kids for ending their homeless situation by getting into their own rental today. After we built a budget with Derrick and he found a rental that fit this budget, we were … Continue reading
Please join us in congratulating Davina and her 4 kids for ending their homeless situation by getting into their own apartment today. Davina called us for help after losing her last residence, and after she found a rental that she … Continue reading
Please join us in congratulating Dominique and her 2 kids for ending their homeless situation. When she called us for help after losing her housing a few months ago, we built a budget with Dominique and after she found a … Continue reading
Please join us in congratulating Bonnie for ending her homeless situation today by getting into her very own rental. Bonnie has been homeless for the last 7-8 months living in her car, motels, and most recently a women’s shelter. We … Continue reading
Please join us in congratulating Renee and her son Dondre for ending their homeless situation by getting into their own rental today. They have been homeless for 2 years. When they called we built a budget with them (they both … Continue reading
Please join us in congratulating Kristin for ending her homeless situation today by getting into her own rental. Kristin has been living in shelters and finally got an opportunity to move into her own place. We were happy to help … Continue reading
Please join us in congratulating Colby, Maria and their 2 kids for ending their homeless situation by getting into their own rental today. Due to illnesses related to their last rental and subsequent loss of employment, this family has been … Continue reading
Join us in congratulating Gilberto for getting into his own rental today. He recently lost his housing and had been staying in hotels and couch hopping. We built a budget with Gilberto and after he found a rental that fit … Continue reading
Please join us today in congratulating Traci for getting into a rental of her own. Traci lost her last place due her landlord deciding to no longer accept housing vouchers. Traci is on a very limited income based her medical … Continue reading
Please join us in congratulating Alicia, Francisco and their family for ending their homeless situation, reuniting as a family, and getting into their own home today. We will soon be providing this family with some household goods and furniture to … Continue reading
Please join us in congratulating Tania and her 3 boys for getting into their own rental today. After losing her last place they have been living in motes and with friends. When Tania called we built a budget with her … Continue reading
Please join us in congratulating Whitney and her son for getting out of their homeless situation and into a home of their own. After a roommate left unexpectedly they have been couch hopping with friends and relatives, and after being … Continue reading
Please join us in congratulating Kimberly and her daughter for ending their homeless situation today by getting into a place of their own. When Kimberly called we built a budget with her and she was able to find an affordable … Continue reading
Please join us in congratulating Karla today for ending her homeless situation by getting into her own rental. Due to a medical condition Karla lost her last housing and after couch hopping with friends and family received a long awaited … Continue reading
Please join us in congratulating Jason today for ending his homeless situation. Jason has been homeless for more than 8 years, living in his van and at shelters. He’s now in a situation where he can afford rent, so we … Continue reading
Please join us today in congratulating Jessica, Jordan, and her baby daughter for getting into their own rental. After they contacted for help to get into permanent housing, we built a budget with them, then after they found a rental … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Deepak for ending his housing situation by getting into his own rental. When Deepak contacted us, we built a budget with him and then he was able to find a rental that he could afford. We were … Continue reading
Join us in congratulating Vanessa and her daughter for ending their homeless situation today after making a difficult decision to improve their lives. We will soon be providing this mother and daughter all the essential furniture and household items they … Continue reading
Please join us today in congratulating Elina and her son for ending their homeless situation, which they have endured for the last few years. After we were able to help them move in by paying the security deposit, they are … Continue reading
Congratulations to Juliette and her daughter for ending their homeless situation by getting into a place of their own today. We built a budget with her and after she found a rental that she could afford, we were happy to … Continue reading
Please join us today in congratulating Cedrick, a single Dad, and his son for getting into their own rental. They had to leave their last place due to a change of ownership and legal battles within the owner’s family. Cedrick … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Leah and her 2 kids for getting into their own place. After Leah called us we created a budget with her to determine how much rent she could afford and after she found a rental that fit … Continue reading
Hello OTS Supporters, We are very happy to share with all of you that after being in operation for just over 4 years, we recently reached the milestone of placing over 600 homeless into permanent housing. This was only possible … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Taymyr and her 3 kids for getting out of their homeless situation and into a rental of their own. We will soon be providing this single Mom and her kids the essential household goods and furniture they … Continue reading
Today we congratulate ‘Leza’ (privacy protected) for ending her homeless situation. After Leza called us, we built a budget with her and were happy to help her with her security deposit after she found a rental she could afford. Dear … Continue reading
Join us in congratulating Lavonne for ending her and her kids’ homeless situation. When Lavonne called we built a budget with her, and after she found a rental she could afford we paid the security deposit so they could all … Continue reading
Please join us in congratulating Dorothy, Richard, and their daughter for ending their homeless situation by getting into their own rental. Dorothy was a real pleasure to work with because she has so much passion and motivation to improve her … Continue reading
Join us in congratulating Veronica and her son for getting into their own rental today. For over the past year they have been without their own place, and we were happy to pay their security deposit so they could move … Continue reading
Please join us in congratulating Tanisha and her 2 kids for getting into their own rental today. After facing an unfortunate eviction and bouncing between motels, she was able to get her own place again after we paid her security … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Katarra and her daughter for ending their homeless situation. Read her story below about how she has had to move multiple times between couch hopping and shelters. We were happy to help her with her security deposit … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Andrea and her 3 kids for ending the homeless crisis. When Andrea called us we built a budget with her and when she found a rental that she could afford, we were happy to pay the security … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Monique and her daughter for ending their homeless situation. When Monique called us we built a budget with her and after she found a rental we were happy to pay the security deposit so they could move … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Rachel and her 4 kids for ending their homeless situation and reuniting after being separated. We built a budget with Rachel and were happy to pay her security deposit so they could move in. Dear OTS, I … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Angela for ending her homeless situation by getting into permanent housing. After we built a budget with her, Angela was able to find a rental she could afford and we were happy to help her get in … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Dawn for ending her homeless situation of 8 months by getting into permanent housing. After she called us, we built a budget with her which determined how much rent she could afford on her own. Then after … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Michael and his daughter for getting their own place after facing the prospect of homelessness. After we built a budget with MIchael and he found a rental that fit this budget we were happy to pay his … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Latausha and her 8 kids for getting out of a shelter and getting into a rental of their own. We were happy to help her get housed by paying her security deposit. Read their story below: Dear … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Christina and her 2 kids for ending their homeless situation by getting into a rental of their own. This single Mother has been surviving in a shelter and now has the opportunity for a new start in … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Diane for for getting into a place of her own to avoid becoming homeless again. We were happy to pay her security deposit to avoid this bad repeat situation. Read her story below. Dear OTS, I am … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Rika and Bryan for ending their homeless situation. They have been living in their van for the last 2 months and are now getting into an apartment of their own. We will soon be providing this couple … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Pandora and her baby boy for ending their homeless situation. After we built a budget with her and she was able to find a rental that fit this budget, we were happy to pay their security deposit … Continue reading
Today we congratulation Alba for ending her homeless situation by getting into a rental of her own. After Aba contacted us and we built a budget with her she was able to find a very affordable apartment, and we were … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Shiniqua and her 2 kids for ending their homeless situation by getting into their own apartment. After Shiniqua contacted us for help we built a budget with her to determine how much rent she could afford. After … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Marquita and her daughter for ending their homeless situation and getting into an apartment of their own. We first helped Marquita build a budget then after she found a rental that fit this budget, we were happy … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Dianna and her family for getting into their own rental after facing the prospect of homelessness. After we built a budget and they found a rental they could afford, we were happy to pay their security deposit … Continue reading
Today we congratulate ‘Elaine’ (name changed and picture blurred to protect privacy) for ending her homeless situation by getting into her own rental. We were happy to pay her security deposit after she found a rental that fit the budget … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Areli, her 2 kids, and her grandchild for getting into their own rental today. We will soon be providing this family furniture and household goods to give them a new start in their rental. Read their story … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Nicole and her 2 kids for getting into their own rental. We built a budget with Nicole, and after she found a rental she could afford we were happy to pay her security deposit so she could … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Cesar, Isha and their son for ending their homeless situation by getting into their own rental. When they called us for help, we built a budget with them and after they found a rental that they could … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Stephanie and her son for ending their homeless situation by getting into a rental of their own. After she called us, we built a budget with her and after she found a rental that she could afford, … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Jenelle, Bert and their 6 kids for getting into a home of their own. Jenelle and Bert already have 2 kids and are adopting 4 other children who are relatives of theirs without parents. After they provided … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Briana and her 3 kids for ending their homeless situation and getting into a place of their own. After she found a place that fit with the budget we built with her, we were happy to pay … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Melody, Joshua and their 4 kids today for ending their homeless situation. We were able to help them obtain housing by paying their security deposit and we will soon be providing this family with much needed furniture … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Angel and her daughter for getting into their own place. Angel called us in early January needing help we finding a place to stay, so we built a budget with her and she was then able to … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Mindy for ending her homeless situation and getting into a rental of her own. She is our first placement in 2018! We built a budget with her and after she found a rental that she could afford … Continue reading
THANK YOU! – earlier this year we set out a goal to place 200 people in 2017 (nearly double of any previous year) and through your financial and furniture contributions, you helped us do it! From everyone at OTS we … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Robert for ending his homeless situation. Read his story below as written by his sister who we worked with to get Robert into permanent housing: Dear OTS, sorry ive been such a problem, anyways bob has been … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Virginia for getting out of her homeless situation and into a rental of her own. We were happy to build a budget with Virginia and after she found a rental that fit her budget we were happy … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Miriam and her 3 kids for ending their homeless situation. In addition to paying their deposit so they could move in, we will soon be providing this family much needed furniture so they can get a fresh … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Janelle, Matthew and their 2 kids for getting into their own apartment after losing their last place in November and had no place to go. They received a notice from their landlord that they had to vacate. … Continue reading
Three and a half years ago in June of 2014 we started OTS with a modest goal of placing 3 homeless individuals into housing that year. We ended up placing over 50 people that first year, and that has increased … Continue reading
Today we congratulate ‘Charlotte’ (privacy protected) and her 2 kids for getting out of their homeless situation and into their own apartment. After building a budget with her and coordinating with the shelter she has been staying at, we were … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Aracely, her husband Daniel and their 4 kids for getting out of their homeless situation and into their own rental today. When Aracely called us and qualified, we built a budget with her, and after she found … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Robert for getting into his own place. After we built a budget with Robert, he was able to find a rental he could afford, so we helped him with the security deposit so he could move in. … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Cecilia and her daughter for getting into their own home. Read their story below…. To whom it may concern, Hi my name is Cecilia. I am a single mother of a 10-year-old daughter. I got divorced about … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Nycole and her 6 kids for getting into their own home after being without a home for the last 8 months. After Nycole contacted us we built a budget with her and after she found a rental … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Jason for ending his homeless situation. After Jason qualified for our services, we built a budget with him, and after he found a rental that he could afford based on this budget, we were happy help him … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Jessica and her Mom, Marian, for ending their homeless situation that they have been facing for over the last year. We built a budget with them and after they found a rental they they could afford, we … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Estefani and her 2 young boys for getting into their own rental today. She is a working mother and has been living place to place after they had to leave their last place. They have been sleeping … Continue reading
Today we extend a big and much-needed congratulations to Jaclyn and her 4 kids for getting out of their homeless situation and into a home of their own. When she contacted us they had lost their last residence due to … Continue reading
Today we send a big congratulations to Niemea and her 2 boys for getting into their own apartment. For the last 2 months they have been staying at a women’s shelter, but when her time ran out there, they have … Continue reading
Today we extend a big congratulations to Julie Ann and her son for getting out of their homeless situation and into their own home. They have been without a home for over the last 4 months, living in shelters, motels, … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Tanosha and her daughter Tiffany (with baby on the way) for ending their homeless situation today by getting into their own apartment. Tanosha and Tiffany recently lost their last residence when their landlord would not renew their … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Letoya and her 2 kids for ending their homeless situation by getting into their own home. This family has been without a home of their own for 8 months. When Letoya called we built a budget with … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Deanna, Amando and their 3 kids for getting into a home they can call their own. We built a budget with them and after they found a place that fit this budget we were happy to pay … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Erica and her 3 kids for ending their homeless situation and getting into a home of their own. When she called and qualified for our program, we built a budget with her and because her rental fit … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Alana and her son for ending their homeless situation which they have been enduring for the last 8 months. From her story below, you can see that Alana is a hard-working, caring mother! I have been homeless … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Jacqueline, Lewis and their new baby girl for getting a home of their own. When Jacqueline first contacted us in early August she was 8 months pregnant and she had her daughter on August 18. As such, … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Roy for ending his homeless situation by getting into his own apartment. Roy contacted us this past June, we built a budget with him, and when he found an apartment that fit this budget we were happy … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Jeannette and her son for not only ending their homeless situation but also for reuniting! Jeannette has been without a home of her own since 2015 and as a result lost custody of her kids. When she … Continue reading
Tonight we congratulate Dywanna and her daughter for getting out of the homeless shelter they were staying in and moving into their own rental. They have been homeless for 7 months, living in a shelter, after they experienced a crisis … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Noel for ending his homeless situation that he has been facing for the last 1 and ½ years. We built a budget with him and when he found a rental that he could afford, we were happy … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Jessicah and her 6 kids not only for getting into their own home but also for reuniting after her kids have been in foster care due to Jessicah’s homelessness the last 2 months. Read their full story … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Sasha, her friend Betty, and Sasha’s 4 year old daughter for ending their homeless situation. They both were forced to leave their last residences, so to conserve their money they have been sharing hotel expenses and will … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Talia, Gilbert and their 5 kids for getting into their own rental after enduring over 3 months of homelessness. This family of 7 has had to endure hotels, a friend’s motor home, and their vehicle to stay … Continue reading
Today we congratulate David for ending over a year of homelessness by getting into his own rental at a senior community. David has not worked in a couple of years due to severe medical problems and his only income is … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Milisa and her son who has autism for ending their homeless situation by getting their own home. They have been homeless for 2 months living in a hotel to stay sheltered but this has depleted her funds. … Continue reading
Today we congratulate “L” and her daughter for ending their homeless situation by getting into their own rental. We were happy to build a budget with her and then pay her security deposit after she found a rental she could … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Leanne’s family of 6 for getting out of their homeless situation and into their own rental. Read their story here: Hi my name is Leanne. I have been residing at my address for the past eight years. … Continue reading
A kind letter from one of our volunteers… At OTS we are very fortunate to have as one of our volunteers a retired sociology professor who helps us write grants. He recently went through all 400+ of our case files … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Ruth and her 4 kids for ending their homeless situation. Ruth experienced a financial hardship after trying to care for her mother’s medical condition. They have been living in hotels for the last 2 months, which has … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Crishanda’s family for getting into their own rental today. They were travelling back and forth from out of state to help family members who were having health problems, so to avoid all the travelling they moved here … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Kimberly for ending her homeless situation and getting into a home of her own. Kimberly has been homeless off and on over the last 4 years living in shelters, her car, and couch hopping when possible. We … Continue reading
Three years ago this month in June of 2014 we started OTS, and tonight we placed our 400th homeless individual into permanent housing. We provide a hand up, not a hand out. We give people who’ve experienced the crisis of … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Alice and her 4 kids for ending 7 years of homelessness. From couch hopping, to living on the street, to living in shelters, this single mom and her kids have been through a lot. We built a … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Jessica and her 2 boys for ending their homeless situation by getting into their own home. They have been without their own place since November 2016 when they got evicted by their landlord and they had nowhere … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Melissa and her daughter for ending their homeless situation by getting into a home of their own. They have been homeless since January, living in weekly hotels and as a result falling behind financially. We were happy … Continue reading
Today we congratulate ‘Evy’ (privacy protected) and her 4 kids for getting out of their homeless situation. This single Mom and her kids have been homeless for the last 2 months, living in motels and couch hopping, looking to better … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Tia and her 3 kids for getting into their own home. After leaving her last apartment to avoid an eviction, this single Mom and her kids have been sleeping in their car, a shelter, and couch hopping … Continue reading
Today we congratulate ‘Sara’ (identity protected) and her 3 kids for ending their homeless situation by getting into their own apartment. Sara fled domestic abuse and ended up homeless for the last 6 weeks with her kids. Read her story … Continue reading
A big congratulations to ‘Joyce’ (identity protected) & her young son for getting into their own home today after being homeless for the last 5 months, living with friends, with fellow church members, and most recently in a shelter. Read … Continue reading
Join us in congratulating Janette & her 2 boys for getting into their own rental today. They became homeless in January due to an interruption in their income but are now back on their feet. Read her story below: Hi … Continue reading
Please join us in congratulating ‘Fran’ (identity protected) and her 2 kids for escaping their homeless situation by getting into an their own apartment today. Due to domestic violence they have been homeless since 2015. We were happy to lend … Continue reading
Please join us today in congratulating ‘Felicia’ (not her real name as she asked to remain private) & her 4 daughters for ending their homeless situation by getting into a rental of their own. After her husband left they lost … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Raven and her 3 kids for getting into their own rental. After her kids’ father left, she was evicted from their house and they have been couch hopping for the last 5 months at a relative’s very … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Norma & her daughter Danyielle for ending their homeless situation. We were happy build a budget with them and then pay their security deposit after they found a rental they could afford. Due to a foreclosure they … Continue reading
Today we congratulate “Tori” (she asked that we protect her privacy), her 3 kids, and her mother for getting out of their homeless situation and into a home of their own. They have been without a home of their own … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Tammy and her 2 kids for getting off the street (they were living in their truck) and into a rental of their own. We built a budget with Tammy and when she found a rental within her … Continue reading
A big congratulations go to Cornell, Courtney and their son today for getting into their own home, ending nearly 6 months of being homeless. We were happy to build a budget with them and then help them with their security … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Rebekka and her 2 sons for getting into a home of their own after being without their own place for a year. We have been working with Rebekka since last October. We built a budget with her … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Jocelyne and her daughter for moving into a home of their own. Jocelyne has been struggling financially so we built a budget with her and helped her with her security deposit with a place that fit this … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Jason for getting into a rented room after being without a place of his own for the last several years. After building a budget with him we were happy to give him a hand up with his … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Dana and Michael for getting into their own place. They are expecting a baby in August and just needed a hand up to get out of their situation where they were without a place of their own. … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Jasmyne and her daughter for getting into their own rental. She was great to work with, was very responsive, and followed all the steps in our process to ensure she had a financial plan that would allow … Continue reading
We congratulate Danielle and her son today for getting out of their homeless situation and into a rental of their own. They have been living in a shelter since last November. We built a budget with Danielle and she was … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Kathie for ending her homeless situation by getting into a rental of her own. Kathie has been working with us diligently since last September. She has been homeless for 8 years and most recently has been staying … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Karla and her 3 kids for getting into their own home today. Karla called us for help, we built a budget with her and then we were able to pay her security deposit so they could move … Continue reading
We congratulate “Sara” and her 2 daughters today for getting into their own rental after being in hotels for the last 2 weeks so they could get out of an unhealthy situation. “Sara” needed our help with the security deposit … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Brianna, Michael and their son for getting into their first apartment today. We built a budget with them and they found a very affordable rental that fit within that budget. We were then able to pay their … Continue reading
This is a story of how Persistence Pays Off… Today we congratulate Alicia and her daughter for ending their situation of being without their own home and getting into a rental of their own. Alicia has been working diligently with … Continue reading
A big congratulations go to Daryl, Berniece, and their 3 kids today for getting into their own home today. They have been couch hopping with family and will now be together in their own home. We were happy to help … Continue reading
Congratulations to Angela and her son for ending their homeless situation today. We built a budget with her and she was able to find a rental that fit this budget. We were happy to help them get housed by helping … Continue reading
Our first placement in 2017 and a great one! Today we are happy to help Kiesa and her 5 kids with their security deposit so they could get into permanent housing. It’s hard to imagine that this single Mom had … Continue reading
Today and we congratulate Janne and her son for getting out of their homeless situation by getting into a rental of their own. We were happy to help them with the security deposit. Janne has been working with us over … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Maya and her 2 daughters for ending their homeless situation and getting into a rental of their own. We built a budget with Maya to show her how much rent she could afford. She found a rental … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Chelsey, Steve and their baby boy for getting into their own apartment today. We built a budget with them and they were able to find a rental that they could afford. With such a young baby it … Continue reading
Today we placed our 300th homeless person into permanent housing since we started our charity just over 2 years ago. Thank you community for all your support! … Continue reading
We congratulate Jon, Jackie and their 2 kids today for ending their homeless situation. Jon was so proactive and great to work with — he is a father who earnestly wants to make things better for his family! We were … Continue reading
Congratulations go to Sheila, her daughter, and her granddaughter for getting into their own apartment today. This family just needed a hand up and by pooling their resources were able to get a place together. Read their story as written … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Camille for getting into her own place today which will allow her to reunite with her daughter. We built a budget with Camille and then helped her with her security deposit after she found a rental she … Continue reading
We were happy to help Cortez and Shaunte with their security deposit so they could get into their own apartment today and get out of their homeless situation that they’ve been in since August. They were both great to work … Continue reading
After a year of being without a home, we were happy to help Johnnie with her security deposit today so she could get into an apartment of her own. It took her about 3 months to find something that fit … Continue reading
It was our absolute pleasure to help this family with their security deposit today so they could end their homeless situation. Living in hotels, vehicles, and burdening others with couch hopping is no way for a family live, especially with … Continue reading
A big congratulations to “Sally” (name changed to protect her identity due to domestic violence) and her daughter for getting out of their homeless situation. We were able to help this single Mom with her security deposit so that they … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Lynette and her 2 sons for getting out of their homeless situation that they’ve been in since July. This family has been living in hotels and called us for help to get back on their feet. We … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Twylla and her son for getting off the street and into their own rental today. After suffering a series of family and personal medical crises, Twylla and her son ended up living in their vehicle. She called … Continue reading
Sharee’s family of 6 is now in a new rental of their own after being evicted from their last rental when she could not come to an agreement with her last landlord on a rental amount that she could afford. … Continue reading
Congrulations Terese for getting into your own home! We were happy to help Terese by building a budget with her and then helping her with the security deposit after she found a rental that fit this budget. We will soon … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Sharon and her 4 kids for getting into their own home today. Most recently they have been living in their van and motels and were desperate to get off the streets. We will soon be providing this … Continue reading
We are very happy to report that Marlo and her 3 kids were able to get into their own home today after we helped them with a budget and the security deposit. They have been homeless since August when they … Continue reading
We are very happy to congratulate Lisa, her Mom, and 2 kids for getting into their own home today after we were able to help them with their security deposit. We will soon be delivering furniture to this family so … Continue reading
Paul, Jenny and their 2 kids are happy to be in their own home today. This family lost their previous home 2 months ago when Paul experience medical problems, they fell behind on their rent, and got evicted. Paul and … Continue reading
Today we were able to help Misty get out of her homeless situation and into her own place by paying her security deposit. Misty is disabled and ended up homeless after her she had to move out of her previous … Continue reading
We congratulate Richard today for getting out of his homeless situation. We were happy to build a budget with him that determined how much rent he could afford based on his income and then after he found a rental that … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Maryam and her 3 kids for getting out of their homeless situation and into a home of their own. We were happy to assist this single Mom with a personalized budget and by paying her security deposit … Continue reading
Today was a very happy day for Jennifer and her 2 girls. With some assistance from us with a budget and security deposit, Jennifer was finally able to get her and her girls into a home of their own. Read … Continue reading
Today is a great day for Mary. She got off the streets and into her own home. She was a pleasure to work with and so grateful for the budget we built with her and the help we provided with … Continue reading
We are happy to report that Ramona and her 2 kids were able to get out of their homeless situation and into their own home today. Their new Landlord was a real pleasure to work with and went out of … Continue reading
Today we are very happy to report that we were able to help Rene and Isabelle get out of their homeless situation and into a home of their own. We built a budget with them based on their combined income, … Continue reading
We are pleased to announce that “Alice” (real name withheld and picture blurred to protect identity) and her son left their homeless situation today. We were happy to help her with her security deposit after she found a rental that … Continue reading
We want to congratulate Adriana and her 3 kids for getting out of their homeless situation and into a place of their very own today. Adriana worked with us for several months and her persistence finally paid off. Read her … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Makaleah, Xuesh, and their son for ending their homeless situation. We were happy to help them with their security deposit so they could move into their own rental. Dear OTS, Our family of 3 have been homeless … Continue reading
Congratulations to Maresa today for getting into her own place. We were able to help her make this last step of leaving homelessness by helping her with her budget and security deposit. She has been homeless on and off for … Continue reading
We are happy to report that we were able to help Nora and her daughter get out of their homeless situation and into their own apartment today. We built a budget with them, they found an apartment that fit this … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Kathleen for getting off the streets and into her own apartment. We were happy to help her by building a budget with her and helping her with the security deposit for the rental she found. Read her … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Mary for getting out of her homeless situation and into her own place. We were happy to help her with the deposit. Read her story below: Hello, my name is Mary. You have been recommended to me … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Saundra and her 2 kids for getting into their own place. We were happy to help with the security deposit. Read Saundra’s story below: Hello OTS, I have been homeless since February of this year 2016. My … Continue reading
Congratulations Jeremy, Angela, and to your 2 kids! This family faced a true crisis (house fire), fell into homelessness and a downward spiral in their finances, and just needed a hand up to get back on their feet. OTS was … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Ramon and his 2 daughters for getting into a place of their own. Read their story below: Good day, I reached out to you guys in regards to getting some help because I became homeless on May … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Francesca and her soon-to-be daughter. Sometimes people experience a combination of events and need a hand up. We were happy to help Francesca get out of a difficult situation and get into a place of her own. … Continue reading
Today we are happy to congratulate Reginald for ending his homeless situation and getting into an apartment of his own. We’ve been working with Reginald for the last 2 months and his great attitude and sense of personal responsibility have … Continue reading
Congratulations Ana for allowing us to help you get into your own rental today. Ana and her son were couch hopping in a crowded home, without a place of their own, due to a relationship she had to end, combined … Continue reading
Congratulations Earleen! OTS wishes you and your 3 children the very best in your new home. Earleen and her kids have been living in motels and are now in a place of their own after we helped them with their … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Charles for getting out of his homeless situation and after 5 years, finally getting a rental of his own. Here’s his story in his own words. Hi my name is Charles, been renting a room in a … Continue reading
Congratulations goes to Candice today for ending her homeless situation and we were glad to help her with her security deposit so she could get back into permanent housing. Candice was great to work with and so was her landlord. … Continue reading
A huge congratulations goes to Heather and her 2 girls today for getting out of their homeless situation. Heather was a pleasure to work with, really needed a hand up, and followed our process to the letter. As a result … Continue reading
We are happy to share with you that we placed our 200th homeless individual into permanent housing yesterday. When we started OTS just under 2 years ago we didn’t know if it would work, but we ventured forth in faith … Continue reading
Congratulations to Laura and Steve today for getting out of the motels they have been living in and into their own rental. They were able to find a rental that fit the budget we built with them so we were … Continue reading
A year of persistence pays off! Today we congratulate Kayla and her daughter for getting out of their homeless situation. She called us a year ago and struggled to find a place that fit the budget we built with her, … Continue reading
We congratulate Dean today for ending his homeless situation by getting into his own rental. Dean has been homeless since January due to an unforeseen crisis at his last residence which forced him to leave. Since then he has been … Continue reading
Congratulations go to Veronica and her 2 boys for ending their homeless situation today by getting into their own rental. We were able to help this single mom by building a budget with her to determine the rent she could … Continue reading
We congratulate Jena today for her personal victory of ending her homeless situation. We were able to help her by building a budget with her and then helping with her security deposit. We would love to provide Jena a dresser … Continue reading
We want to congratulate Milagros and her son today for getting over the last hurdle of being homeless and getting into permanent housing. We were able to help them by paying their security deposit to get into a rental. Here … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Dana, her 3 daughters and her grand-daughter for getting out of their homeless situation and into their own rental. We were able to assist Dana by building a budget with her and by helping her with the … Continue reading
We want to congratulate Joseph today for working hard to end his homeless situation. Behind the scenes at Off The Streets we sometimes have to deal with clients who get upset with us for not providing the specific kind of … Continue reading
Today we congratulate June for ending her homeless situation and getting into a rental of her own. She had been homeless since last November and has been surviving by been sleeping in her car in a variety of locations in … Continue reading
We are so happy to report that Temeka and her 2 kids were able to move into their own rental today after being homeless for over the last month. Based on poor living conditions in her last rental that were … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Paula and James for ending their homeless situation, which they had been facing for the last month. We were able to help them take the last by helping them with their security deposit to get into their … Continue reading
We are so happy to congratulate Germanni and her son today for ending their last few months of homelessness. During this time they have been staying in motels, couch hopping with friends, and even staying in her car at times … Continue reading
Today are happy to report that we were able to pay Jacquelyn’s security deposit, allowing her to get out of the homeless situation she’s been facing for the last 5 weeks. Jacquelyn was forced out of her last rental where … Continue reading
OTS-HB Supporters, read how your support allowed Andrew and his 2 daughters to get out of their homeless situation and into their own place today. Due to your generous financial donations we were able to pay their security deposit, which … Continue reading
Today we were able to help Elizabeth and her 2 sons get out of their homeless situation and into their own home. For the last 2 months they have been staying in motels and she was referred to us by … Continue reading
Today we were able to place Sade and her baby into a home of their own after being homeless for the past several weeks. Read her story below: “My name is Sade I lost my job and then my home. … Continue reading
Today we were able to help Lawren and her 3 kids get out of the hotel they were living in and into their own home today. Here is Lawren’s story in her own words: “I was living in my apartment … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Lindon and his 2 kids for getting into their own home. Here’s is Lindon’s story in his own words: “Hi my name is Lindon, and I’m homeless living in a car with my two kids. I’ve been … Continue reading
As of today we’ve placed over 100 homeless in 2015! Last year our end-of-year fundraising campaign focused on “Placing 100 Homeless in 2015.” Well, it’s the end of October and we have placed over 100 people already in 2015, hitting … Continue reading
We want to congratulate Adam, Jana and their 4 kids for getting out of their homeless situation today and getting into a home of their own. Here’s their story in Jana’s own words: “There were many circumstances that led to … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Theresa, her daughter and her sister for getting out of their homeless situation and back into permanent housing. Here’s their story in Theresa’s own words: “My disabled sister, my daughter and I had lived in the same … Continue reading
We want to congratulate Angela, Dolores, and Angela’s great-niece for getting out of their homeless situation and into permanent housing. We were happy to help them get a new start by paying their security deposit. Here’s their story in Angela’s … Continue reading
We are happy to report that we were able to help Isaac and his brother get into a place of their own today. Here’s their story in Isaac’s own words: “To Off the Streets: I am sending this letter as … Continue reading
Today, we want to congratulate Janie, her father and her sister-in-law for getting off the streets and into their own home. Please know that we built a budget with Janie and she proved to us that their combined monthly income … Continue reading
What an incredible story – well worth taking the time to read it all. Today we want to congratulate “K” and her 2 boys for ending their homeless situation by getting into their own apartment. K was in a shelter where her … Continue reading
Today we placed Jorge and Rosalia and their 4 daughters into their own home, ending 2 months of homelessness. They lost their rental back in July when the owner/landlord lost the home to the bank who didn’t advise them at … Continue reading
We want to congratulate Jenna, Walter, and their daughter for ending their homeless situation today by getting into their own place. We were able to help them over this last hurdle by paying their security deposit. Here’s their story in … Continue reading
Today we helped Angelica and her son end their homeless situation by paying her security deposit so they could move into their own place. Here is her story in her own words: “Hello my name is Angelica and I have … Continue reading
Today we placed Catrina and her 5 kids into their own home. They have been homeless since late July due to complications with her assisted housing paperwork. Here is her story in her own words: “I recently requested security deposit … Continue reading
Congratulations to Kristina and her 2 kids for getting into their own apartment this past week. They have been homeless since June, staying with friends, not paying rent. She tried staying at the Motel 6 but couldn’t afford it anymore. … Continue reading
Congratulations to Betty and Damascus for getting into their own apartment today after being homeless since May, literally living on the street in a tent just to survive. Here is their story in her own words; “My name is Betty … Continue reading
After contacting us initially back in February, Jesse and his 2 kids are finally able to share a home of their own. Jesse was laid off last fall, lost his apartment and was forced to couch hop to stay off … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Lisa and her 3 kids for getting into their own apartment allowing them to leave the shelter they have been staying in. After her time expired at the shelter she called us for assistance so she could … Continue reading
Today Jeff got into a home of his very own after being homeless for the past 5 months. Here’s a summarized version of his story: “Dear OTS…thanks for your HELP…very much appreciated by this disabled Senior. My story is that … Continue reading
Congratulations Jessica, Charles and to their 2 children for getting into a place of their own today. For the last several years they have been struggling financially and living with various relatives and most recently in motels just to keep … Continue reading
Today we congratulate Rosalind and her husband Hal for getting out of homelessness and moving into a place of their own. Here’s their story in Rosalind’s own words. Hello my name is Rosalind and we have been living in a … Continue reading
Today we celebrate Jennifer and her 3 sons’ personal victory at escaping homelessness and getting into a place of their very own. Over the last year Jennifer has been living in shelters, working hard to improve her financial situation, and … Continue reading
Today we placed Victor into permanent housing, ending his homeless situation, which he describes below in his own words. My name is Victor. I’m 28 years old and a lifelong Orange County native. I would like to start off by … Continue reading
Today Tara and her 2 boys got off the streets and into permanent housing. Read her story below… Tara became homeless when there was a mix up with the move in date for an apartment that she had put a … Continue reading
Today we celebrate Brian getting off the streets and into permanent housing. Here’s his story in his own words… Hello, my name is Brian I am an currently an unemployed restaurateur. Last April I was divorced from a fifteen year … Continue reading
Today we placed Cassandra into her own place, ending several months of homelessness. She became homeless a few months ago when the living situation she was in turned bad and she chose to leave that before things got out of … Continue reading
Meet Barbara, the 93rd person we’ve helped get into permanent housing, and her service dog Sparky. Barbara had a series of unfortunate events occur with her prior rentals including the closing of one and rent increases in another that she … Continue reading
We want to congratulate Debbie, who ended 9 months of homelessness today by getting off the street and into her own rental today. She is the 92nd person we have helped escape homelessness. For 4 of those months Debbie lived … Continue reading
Meet Frances, the 91st person we’ve taken off the streets and placed into permanent housing! Frances was referred to us by the OC211 hotline when she called for help to got out of her homeless situation. She has been sleeping … Continue reading
Asha and her daughter are happy to be in a home of their own. This brings the total people we’ve placed to 90. Asha and her daughter became homeless 7 months ago after she lost her job. She and her … Continue reading
Congratulations to Latesha and her 2 boys for getting into a home of their own. This brings the total number of people we’ve placed to 88. We are happy to report that we paid the security deposit this week that … Continue reading
Congratulations on your new home Pati! Pati is the 85th person we’ve placed. We are happy to report that we placed Pati into her own apartment today by paying the security deposit for her new place, ending 8 months of … Continue reading
Meet this Family of 5 that is no longer homeless and brings our total individuals placed to 84! Tim and his family of 5 owned a home for about 10 years, but complications with both his wife’s health and his … Continue reading
Single Mom and her son are back in a home of their own… Meet this single mom and her son who bring our total number of individuals placed to 79! Nancy received a termination of tenancy after 9 years of living … Continue reading
Brianna, Deonte and their expected baby daughter are now off the streets and in a home of their own…Meet this new family who brings the total people we’ve placed to 77! Brianna and Deonte have been homeless since this past … Continue reading
3 months of homelessness comes to a happy ending… Meet the Mother and daughter who bring our total individuals placed to 74! Suzy and her daughter became homeless this past January after her landlord increased her rent to an amount … Continue reading
Disabled and living in her car, but now in a home of her own… Today we placed our 72nd homeless individual into permanent housing. Several years ago Lynne was severely injured in a car accident and it took considerable time … Continue reading
This is Chad who is the 71st person we’ve helped get off the streets and into permanent housing. He was trying to make things work while living out of state but things just didn’t pan out the way he had … Continue reading
3 years of living in hotels comes to a happy ending for Charlotte’s family… This family brings our total number of placements to 70 people! 3 years ago a little bit of bad luck and some bad advice got this … Continue reading
Sometimes people just need a little help to get out of a bad situation… Meet Tina, the 67th person we’ve helped escape homelessness. We were able to place Tina into her own home today. Tina had some medical problems most … Continue reading
Two agencies partner to get a family off the streets and into their own home… Meet the family that brings our total people placed to 66! Several months ago Graciela, a single mom, came to us because she, her 2 … Continue reading
Mother and daughter no longer have to live in their car — Jamie and her daughter bring our total people placed to 62. After having medical issues and not being able to work for a month, Jamie fell behind on … Continue reading
8 months of homelessness for this single mom comes to a happy ending — Meet Kimberly and her son that bring us to a total of 60 people placed so far. Eight months ago Kimberly, a single mom with an … Continue reading
Homeless & forced to live in a U-haul Truck, but now no longer homeless — Meet Kathleen who is the 58th person we’ve taken off the streets. Kathleen, who has a medical condition that requires in-home care, had been renting … Continue reading
A veteran who is no longer homeless — Meet Herbert who is the 57th person we’ve helped escape homelessness. Herbert, a veteran, was in the process of relocating back home to CA from the Southeast, when he ended up homeless … Continue reading
2 jobs and homeless — but not anymore! Meet Cindi, the 56th person we’ve placed. Desperate to get out of an abusive situation but not having enough money to rent a room, Cindi lived on the streets. Even though she … Continue reading
A true story of overcoming barrier after barrier! Please meet Linda, our first placement of 2015 and the 55th person we’ve placed overall! Linda was a single mom and had raised 4 kids living in an apartment with the help … Continue reading
Perseverance pays off for David and Melody, the couple who bring our placements to a total of 54 people this year! Back in July of this year Melody was the very first caller I spoke with as a volunteer for … Continue reading
This story demonstrates the power of our community when we all work together. A teacher at a local elementary school heard that a student of hers and her family were homeless and living in a local hotel. This teacher called … Continue reading
Meet John and Nancy, the couple that brings our total placements this year to 47 people! They had been living in the desert when a medical condition and orders from the doctor forced them to the leave due to the … Continue reading
Nicole and her 2 daughters bring our total placements for this year to 45 people! Nicole had an apartment and was doing fine but the landlord no longer wanted to lease to tenants with subsidized housing and they were forced … Continue reading
Mom and daughter reunited – making our total placements this year to 42 people! Robin and her daughter were living with a roommate who became aggressive and verbally abusive to the point where Robin had to leave for safety reasons. … Continue reading
Meet the family of 4 that brings our total placements this year to 40 people. Michelle struggles with health problems but with subsidized housing she and her 3 kids were doing fine. Suddenly the landlord decided not to accept tenants who … Continue reading
Never lose hope is the lesson we learn from our 36th person placed, Robert! 4 years ago Robert was laid off from his job and things went downhill from there. He couldn’t afford his rent so he lost his apartment. … Continue reading
A quote from Garrett, our 35th person placed, “Are you guys for real? No one is that nice.” Garrett had been sleeping in the allies of HB for 6 months after he had given up on life because his girlfriend he … Continue reading
A changed heart comes out of our 34th person placed! Cheryl was a homeless mom with 3 kids living in their car. Her one opportunity to get into an apartment was about to be denied by her prospective landlord but … Continue reading
Meet the family that allowed OTS to make our 30th person placed this year. Kameisha and her 5 children had been living in a shelter for several weeks. Their time there ran out and even though Kameisha found a house she … Continue reading
Meet the family that allowed us to make our 24th person placed this year. Julie, Philip, and their daughter were renting a room when their landlord unexpectedly needed the room back. Unable to find something comparable in price, they were … Continue reading
Today we placed Tammy and her 3 kids, making this family our 21st person placed. Tammy was suddenly widowed which made things difficult enough but on top of that she has epilepsy and had to miss a lot of work … Continue reading
We were just able to help Janice, her daughter Thalia, and Thalia’s 2 children get into their own home, making this family our 17th person placed. This family had been living in their car, struggling to make ends meet for … Continue reading
Please meet Phyllis, our 13th person placed!Sometimes you may see someone and not even know they are homeless, and that describes Phyllis perfectly! Phyllis is a beautiful woman, and until today she was also homeless. She had been living in … Continue reading
Aaron, our 12th person placed, had been homeless since Christmas of 2013 when he got laid off from his job. He was living in and out of motels when he could. Three weeks ago he finally found a job … Continue reading
Tametrea and her daughter, the family that allowed us to make our 11th person placed, were renting a place but the ower had to sell it which put this mom and her daughter on the streets. Unable to afford the … Continue reading
Today we placed Shane into a rented room, allowing us to make him our 9th person placed. Shane first contacted us in early July when we first started up Off The Streets – Huntington Beach, and his tenacity in finding … Continue reading
Today we placed Damon, Nicole, and their 2 teenage boys into a rental, making this family our 8th person placed this year. Their family moved to the area about a month ago and when they couldn’t find a place to … Continue reading
Today we placed David into a shared rented room, making him our 4th person placed. Homelessness would be a serious impediment to David’s path to recovery. David is now in a good place living with a good support group that he … Continue reading
We were able to place Larry, our 3rd person placed, into an apartment today by paying his upfront security deposit. Until now, Larry has been staying at the Salvation Army Shelter. Larry has been living in temporary situations since December 2013, … Continue reading
Today we placed Ryan, our 2nd person placed, into his own room by paying the upfront security deposit. We pray this housing will help Ryan get back on this feet after being homeless for just under a month. Until now … Continue reading
We are happy to report that after our start up in early June, 2014 OTS-HB helped our first person off the streets on June 19, 2014. Kory was referred to us by a pastor from our church. Kory had a job, 30 … Continue reading