Riders and walkers from around the Bay Area join together at Hellyer County Park each year for HIF’s Ride Home fundraiser. Riders breeze through 15 and 30 mile courses along the beautiful Coyote Creek Trail. Cheering volunteers encourage cyclists onward while keeping them hydrated.
Voltaire experienced significant financial challenges due to job loss, a rent increase, and the rising cost of living, making it difficult for him to meet his basic needs. Through a referral from Alta Housing, he was able to receive a grant from HIF, which served as a vital lifeline. This support provided him with the financial relief and breathing room he needed to focus on finding full-time employment and regaining stability.
Michelle first applied for AHI in April 2024, and was moved into her new apartment in June 2024. Michelle works for a non-profit in San Mateo County and was struggling with the increasing costs of the Bay Area. "The AHI program provided invaluable support and resources, enabling me to focus on my health and recovery while continuing to serve my community. AHI's assistance has been instrumental in helping me regain financial stability. My passion for serving the community is driven by my lived experience, and I find deep fulfillment in helping others navigate the system to achieve stability."
Mayra and Gustavo recently faced financial difficulties and struggled to cover their rent. Mayra had been off work for a couple of months following the birth of their son. Additionally, their roommate, who had contributed to the rent, unexpectedly moved out and Gustavo’s landscaping job did not provide sufficient income. HIF’s partner agency, St. Vincent de Paul, referred them to HIF for emergency rental assistance.
For over 20 years ProFloors has been a vital part of our Renovation Program, providing over $100,000 of in-kind donated services and materials. They have also supported our events and are currently a key part of our Trades Cohort for our Major Gifts Campaign, making a three year pledge to help achieve our fundraising goals. Their commitment to our mission and serving our communities through the highest quality service and outcomes for shelters and agencies has helped to make our Renovation Program unique within the nonprofit sector in the Bay Area.
HIF’s Building Leaders Initiative (BLI) and our fantastic sponsors and guests enjoyed a beautiful day at the San Francisco Soccer Fields for our first Goals4Good event, raising almost $20,000 in support of our homelessness prevention programs. HIF is grateful to the BLI for their dedication.
Destiny and Hector were on temporary leave from their jobs after the birth of their son when they found out they had been laid off. Struggling to make ends meet with a 3 month old baby, the new parents reached out to one of HIF’s partner agencies, The Bill Wilson Center, for assistance. HIF was able to grant financial assistance to the young couple to ensure they did not lose their home. “We wanted to thank HIF for helping my family during this difficult time."
HIF and Saarman Construction, along with Karlee Coble Interiors and several generous vendors, have created a beautiful environment for the clients of CORA, a San Mateo domestic violence agency dedicated to helping those affected by partner abuse, to ‘shop’ for new household goods as they prepare to move into their into new apartments and onto the next phase of reclaiming their lives and independence.
Our fantastic night of fundraising, presentations, awards, and networking raised over $750,000 for our housing programs! With over 700 people in attendance and 64 sponsors, this was one of our largest Summits to date.
Led by Prometheus Real Estate Group and supported by Advanced Restoration, ProFloors, Fashion Furniture, GD Painting, Medallion Landscape, APD and so many generous supporters, HIF renovated five housing units that will support at-risk families as they rebuild their lives and move toward independence. This project leveraged over $250,000 of in-kind support for a market value of over $300,000!
This year’s event included a 30 and 15 mile cycling route, a 2 mile walk and kids bike ride, two virtual video game trucks, competition BBQ, raffle, and live music!
22 teams came out to compete at Central Park Sports Complex for the golden kickball trophy.
AvalonBay, HIF and our awesome vendors team up for CityTeam Renovation Project! CityTeam Youth Collective’s supportive housing program aims to prevent homelessness by providing a loving community, essential life skills, and transitional resources for youth ages 18-24, many of whom are exiting foster care. HIF completed the following project with a market value of $36,000 in services and materials.
Life has not been easy for Christina, who grew up in foster care. She worked very hard to get where she is today and afford her first apartment, a place that she can call her own. Christina lost her job as a result of a car accident where her car was totaled, as she was not able to travel to and from work. She started to make financial sacrifices and cut back on expenses to make ends meet while searching for a new job. Realizing she was getting further behind...
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On November 1, 2023, HIF hosted our annual donor appreciation event at the home of Tod & Cathy Spieker. It was a wonderful night of conversation, networking, and appreciation for our supporters who show up for HIF year after year. Thank you to our donors, and to everyone who attended this event!
This year's Summit raised a total of over $875,000! With over 750 people in attendance and 80 sponsors, our 2023 Summit was the largest ever and raised a record of over $545,000 in sponsorships and ticket sales alone.
Covenant House California (CHC) is a non-profit youth shelter that provides sanctuary and support for youth experiencing homelessness, ages 18-24. Because of the support of HIF’s amazing Corporate Champions and HIF Board Companies BluSky Restoration Contractors and Equity Residential, we were able to renovate 5 units which will allow 7 young adults to move into safe, supportive housing.
