Building Communities, Better!

Demarcus Smith is a husband and father who, along with his family, sought assistance at the Oasis Family Shelter some time ago. They were housed through our program in a three-bedroom home in Antioch, California. Unfortunately, the family fell on hard times. They lost their housing and the couple eventually split up, leaving Demarcus to raise his daughters on his own. He was doing his best while also caring for his sick mother.

During the holiday season, the San Francisco Links organization successfully sponsored a large-scale Food Donation Drive that provided meals for over 5,000 individuals, directly supporting 60 families who were formerly unhoused and recently transitioned into permanent housing at Bayview Hills Garden (BHG) Housing in San Francisco. This wonderful effort exemplified the power of community partnership, compassion, and responsive service delivery.

Homelessness is not a distant crisis. It is a reality touching people we know at work, in our churches, and in our neighborhoods. It is mothers, fathers, children, and elders. It is families like Jerrica’s. Her journey reminds us that the pathways into homelessness are many, complex, and deeply human.