critical for long-term housing stability. Families build networks of shared understanding and encouragement by meeting others who have faced similar challenges. They also reconnect with Door of Hope’s caring staff, whose unwavering support reminds them they are never alone in their journey.
The Summer Carnival is a celebration filled with food, games, and joy. Children leave with backpacks brimming with school supplies, ready to start the school year with confidence. At the Christmas Festival, the magic of the season comes alive as children shop for gifts in a toy store stocked with donated
treasures, meet Santa, and even experience sledding on a snow hill. At both events, families receive grocery gift cards to help ease their burdens and meet essential needs. But these gatherings are about more than festivities. They foster a sense of connection that is
FROM DOOR OF HOPE ALUMNI TO BOARD MEMBER Meet Renee Born and raised in Pasadena, Renee has served as the Associate Director of Housing Navigation Programs at Union Station Homeless Services for nearly 8 years. Driven by a deep passion for helping those affected by homelessness, she has made it her life’s mission to contribute to solving the homeless crisis in the county. Having experienced homelessness in Pasadena with her daughter, Renee found refuge and guidance at Door of Hope, where she gained both practical and spiritual tools to rebuild her life. Her time at Door of Hope not only strengthened her faith but also gave her the confidence to face the world with her head held high. Renee seeks to bring both her professional expertise and personal experience to support the Door of Hope mission.
“I’m a product of the love, compassion, support, and overall impact that DOH pours into the clients that walk through the door.”
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