• Restoring lives through dignified opportunities.

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  • Volunteer with WeHOPE and spread hope and joy to Bay Area's unhoused community.

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  • Donate to provide shelter, food, showers, laundry, and other essential services.

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HEALTHY, EMPLOYED & HOUSED.

Let’s end homelessness, hunger, underemployment, and recidivism in the Bay Area and beyond. Our mission at WeHOPE is to help people become healthy, employed and housed using innovative solutions.

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OUR SERVICES

  • MOBILE HOMELESS SERVICES

    WeHOPE’s Mobile Homeless Services meet the needs of those experiencing homelessness through initiatives that include access to free showers, laundry, safe parking for vehicle dwellers, virtual medical assessments, and comprehensive case management to assist in securing permanent housing.

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  • EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER

    Whether the need is immediate shelter and a hot meal, fresh food to support a family who is facing the challenges of food insecurity, or WeHOPE's emergency shelter to assist individuals in becoming healthy, employed, and housed, WeHOPE's Emergency Food and Shelter program are there to provide help today, so there is hope for tomorrow.

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  • JOB TRAINING AND LIFE SKILLS

    WeHOPE breaks down all the barriers that stand in the way of achieving self-sufficiency through programs that put an end to underemployment, find affordable housing, help individuals budget for financial sustainability, and strengthen personal and community relationships through life skills classes and restorative practices to combat recidivism.

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News & Stories

NEWS
From RV to Home: David and Vivian Find Their Way Home
From RV to Home: David and Vivian Find Their Way Home

David Pak and Vivian Yao, with their adorable dog Luna, arrived at Coast House on February 22, 2023, after months of living in their RV, facing unimaginable hardships—being robbed of their belongings and, ultimately, losing the RV that had been their home. It was the first time in their lives they had ever experienced homelessness, and it was a devastating blow.

Event Recap: Seeds of Hope
Event Recap: Seeds of Hope

Our Seeds of Hope fundraising luncheion brought together sponsors, partners, former clients, and board members for an afternoon of celebration and commitment to a shared vision.

Stories of Hope: Finding Purpose Through Work with Crystal Ruiz
Stories of Hope: Finding Purpose Through Work with Crystal Ruiz

When Crystal Ruiz arrived at WeHOPE in December 2023, she was at a crossroads. After 5 1/2 years of homelessness due to a personal crisis, she was ready for change but unsure of the path forward. Little did she know that her journey with WeHOPE would not only provide her with shelter but also reignite her sense of purpose through meaningful work.

Meet Whitney Prather, Marketing and Communications Director
Meet Whitney Prather, Marketing and Communications Director

Meet Whitney Prather, our Marketing & Communications Director at WeHOPE! Dive into our latest profile feature to get to know this dynamic leader and her passion for our mission.

Dignity On Wheels
is on the Move.

Our Dignity on Wheels (DoW) program is making a significant impact in the Bay Area. DoW is more crucial than ever. By offering mobile showers, laundry service, and hygiene items, we aim to restore dignity and improve the quality of life for those experiencing homelessness in our community.

Your generosity enables us to continue providing essential services and making a positive difference in the lives of the homeless community.

kind words

  • “As a community member and director of Stanford's Office of Community Engagement, I am so pleased to collaborate with WeHope. Pastor Bains and his team care so deeply about giving people the tools and resources to move forward. They do this with a collaborative spirit and a north star of optimism and hope – even during historically challenging times. Most of all, the work of WeHope inspires all of us to do better, to dig deeper, and to serve our neighbors.” Megan Swezey Fogarty Senior Associate VP for Community Engagement, Stanford University

    - Megan Swezey Fogarty

  • Thank you for all you do to uphold the dignity of the people in our community.

    - Tracy

  • Thank you all for the work you do to support those experiencing homelessness and hunger in your community!

    - Tiffani Zavakos

  • Thank you WeHOPE for the incredible work you do serving the unhoused in our communities! 🙏

    - Tom & Julie Archer

  • Love your organization. I’m so inspired and impressed with the impact you make in the community.

    - Anonymous

  • So proud of the work WeHOPE is doing in the community and abroad, We pray your work will continue because it is very much needed!

    - Renecca