On this episode of ‘Homeless in San Diego: Real People, Real Stories,’ host Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, welcomes Stacey Proctor, Executive Director of Operation HOPE North County, to the podcast. Founded in 2003, Operation HOPE North County runs a 90-day intensive case management shelter. As one of the few shelters available for families and single parents, Operation HOPE North County is a staple of the community.
Stacey also introduces Faith, a client of Operation HOPE North County, who currently lives in the shelter with her 12-year old daughter. Faith shares her journey of being a successful professional to living on the streets after a series of setbacks last year. She explains how families are often the “hidden homeless” of our community; as well as sharing a few compelling calls to action for those looking to make a difference.
Calls to Action:
Organizations like Operation HOPE North County are always in need of both financial support, as well as in-kind goods such as dry food, sack lunch supplies, paper goods, and more. Get in touch with them by clicking here to make your donation.
Operation Hope North County is also collecting items that can be given as holiday gifts this giving season. Items needed include gift cards, toys, clothing, and more. To get involved with holiday gift giving, please click here.
As Stacey mentioned, your local business or organization can help the Faith’s of the world by giving them a chance at either employment or an internship! If you have an open position at your employer that you believe Faith would be a good fit for, please let Stacey know.