As part of our Stories of Home Initiative, we collaborated with local housing justice organizations and storytellers to share their stories of courageous hope and collective action. Below our the videos created as part of the Initiative.
2025 Cohort
For Erik, an affordable home gave him the stability to heal—and the opportunity to help others. Now, he’s advocating alongside SV@Home and his community for housing for all.
Oakland residents Crystal and Angelo got a second chance at home with the help of Keep People Housed-Oakland, a program that stops homelessness before it happens.
When Lavain found an affordable, stable home home and a supportive community, he also discovered his voice. Now, as part of Youth United for Community Action, he mentors youth and helps them advocate for youth facing housing insecurity.
With an affordable home and Code Tenderloin‘s job training and resources, Zachary is able to build the life he’s always dreamed of.
For Tamir and his neighbors, collective action turned fear of displacement into lasting stability. Together, they partnered with the Bay Area Community Land Trust to purchase their building.
2024 Cohort
Three generations of one SF family saved their home from speculators and ensured they could afford to stay there permanently, with the help of the San Francisco Community Land Trust. Learn more and share.
An affordable home saved James’ life, and allows him to live out the rest of his days with dignity at Shores Landing, a supportive housing community built and operated by MidPen Housing. Learn more and share.
After coming to the United States as a refugee and being unhoused for 16 years, Solomon has blossomed thanks to the stability of supportive housing with Episcopal Community Services. Learn more and share.
Maria knows it’s possible to solve homelessness, because her own experience with St. Mary’s Center proves it. Learn more and share.
Farmworkers often live in substandard housing that is owned by their employers—a particularly vulnerable situation that has inspired Maria and others like her to speak out and advocate for more stable, affordable homes with Puente de la Costa Sur. Learn more and share.
Angie is finding purpose and stability as a team-member with SOS Richmond, providing support and services to her unhoused neighbors, some of whom she lived alongside not long ago. Learn more and share.
For longtime resident Jose Lemus, low-cost housing has been a lifeline, allowing him to stay rooted in a neighborhood full of culture and community.
