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Shelter, Housing, Job Training, Support.

We help people find their own path to housing and stability.

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Open house. Meet our team, ask questions, learn about the work of ending homelessness.

Article Published February 27, 2024.

Learn About Our Work and 2024 Plans at Open House.

Do you have questions about our work? You’re invited to an Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, to meet […]

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3-story building under construction.

Article Published January 18, 2024.

State Grants $14.4 Million for Supportive Housing.

Gov. Gavin News has announced a $14.4 million award from the state’s Project Homekey to help create 50 apartments for […]

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Two hands holding a plateful of food.

Article Published January 16, 2024.

Video Shares Joy of Service at Our Shelter.

We’re opening our 50th year of service in Marin County with joy in the partnerships forged with so many of […]

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Woman standing in doorway holding a key.

Article Published January 3, 2024.

Thank You for Creating Brighter Futures in 2024.

Your generosity met the match! Thanks to your gifts, we reached our $25,000 goal for the year-end matching challenge. We […]

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Our impact

We've provided 905 people with shelter and housing

We've served 13,000 meals each month for our residents

78 trainees benefited from culinary instruction and job opportunities

56% of our staff have lived experience of homelessness

Help create 50 new homes to celebrate our 50th anniversary

We’re building affordable housing for veterans, families and others transitioning out of homelessness. Our plans include space to expand culinary training and employment through mission-driven businesses. Your support will unlock new futures for years to come.

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rendering of the new housing. a two story building.

We’re here to help

Homeward Bound of Marin is the primary provider of Marin County homeless shelters and resources for homeless families and individuals in Marin, California. If you are experiencing homelessness in Marin County, please contact us to find out about our programs.

Resources for Families

Help for Families

Resources for Adults

Help for Adults

Resources for Veterans

Help for Veterans

So much more than housing

We provide hands-on culinary training to provide core skills for new career opportunities. Our mission-driven businesses employ trainees and others overcoming challenges to workplace success.

Four chefs in a kitchen. One is talking.

Fresh Starts Culinary Academy.

Our flagship job-training program offers 10 weeks of hands-on learning and classroom instruction. Trainees receive job placement support and other assistance.

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The Key Room with round tables set up with tablecloths, full dinnerware and a flower centerpiece

The Key Room.

A flexible, modern event space available to rent for meetings, workshops and special occasions. Your event makes a difference in ending homelessness.

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Four members of the wagster team holding bags of treats and standing in front of sign reading 'Wagster, gourmet dog treats made by people moving out of homelessness'

Wagster Dog Treats.

These healthy cookies baked in our kitchen combine familiar ingredients into irresistible dog treats. Every batch is made by people working toward better futures.

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Aaron found home after 20 years

Hear how your support helped Aaron create a new life in supportive housing, with a roommate, a job and space for his artistic hobbies.