Berkeley Food and Housing Project
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Berkeley Food and Housing Project's mission is to ease and end the crisis of homelessness in our community.
Validators
Crystal- My job title is Employment Specialist. My work involves providing employment services to the homeless. This entails providing soft skills workshops, job readiness, resume and cover letter building, mock interviewing, and job development. We also provide transportation and many times interviewing… More
Lauren- My job title is Intern Case Manager. My work involves working one on one with clients to support them in finding housing and employment. I also do client intakes and create and maintain new client files including Intakes, database records, program entries and program exits, as well as assist with… More
LaDiamond- My job title is Program and Case Management Assistant. My work involves helping homeless individuals and families enter our Transitional Housing Program through outreach. Once they enter our program, our Housing Case Managers, including myself, help the individual or family find affordable… More
Cathy- My job title is Housing Case Manager Intern. My work involves permanently housing clients, case managing them, and dealing with issues other then just being homeless. What I like about my job is getting women permanently housed.
Felicia- My job title is Assistant Manager. My work involves doing assessments with clients, as well as getting clients support resources and finding them housing. I also work to support all clients and staff that need my help around the building. What I like about my job is getting clients housed and in a… More
Laura- As the Employment Service Specialist I offer employment services to the homeless populations served by Berkeley Food & Housing. My goal is to provide participants with the tools and support they need to obtain career oriented, living wage employment.
What I like about my work is seeing… More
Maria- I am a Shelter Plus Care Case Manager. My program serves adults who are homeless and disabled. I work with them to locate and secure housing in the area. Once housed, I work together with the client to retain their housing and thrive. The participants I work with motivate me. Their stories, their… More
Needs validated
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$445of $445
4 supporters
Funded on 1/12/2014
Amirah
from Berkeley, CA
My goals are to stay employed and warm, and get my own place. Clothing to be professional at work and a warm coat for the winter will help me succeed. More
Validated by LaDiamond from Berkeley Food and Housing Project
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$255of $255
5 supporters
Funded on 12/31/2013
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$625of $450
9 supporters
Funded on 2/19/2014
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$365of $365
10 supporters
Funded on 3/26/2014
Dee
from Berkeley, CA
I have applied for SSI & GA benefits, but have no income until they come in. Surviving on the street will be easier with warm clothes and decent food. More
Validated by Feuy from Berkeley Food and Housing Project
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$351of $350
9 supporters
Funded on 6/7/2016
Heather
from Berkeley, CA
I haven't had a bed since I moved to my new unit and it is starting to take a toll on my health. A futon will help me sleep well & have guests visit. More
Validated by Laura from Berkeley Food and Housing Project
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$550of $550
9 supporters
Funded on 6/14/2016
Jonathan
from Berkeley, CA
I recently found housing, and I am sleeping on an air mattress. A bed will give me a place to sleep and start each day rested and ready. More
Validated by Laura from Berkeley Food and Housing Project
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$203of $600
8 supporters
Funded on 1/20/2017
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$405of $400
9 supporters
Funded on 12/27/2016
Donald
from Oakland, CA
I need a sleeper sofa for my apartment. Because my apartment is small, a compact and multi-use sofa would be a perfect fit. More
Validated by Maria from Berkeley Food and Housing Project
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$375of $375
9 supporters
Funded on 1/2/2017