Outreach Unlimited helps those who are homeless work toward becoming more self-reliant by offering nightly shelter, food and support targeted toward each individual's need for stable housing, employment or social services.
Every single night men and women who need emergency shelter on the Monterey Peninsula find a safe place to sleep indoors, a hot meal and people who care at I-HELP. This Big Idea developed a network of partnering faith communities in Pacific Grove, Marina, Seaside, Monterey, Carmel and Carmel Valley who drive the I-HELP buses and provide security each night at the shelter locations. The organization just purchased an 18-passenger van to bring clients to and from these overnight quarters, and donations through MCGives! help pay off the new vehicle—and also replace a second 2005 van with 360,000 miles on it.
People don’t know how hard it is to be without a place to live. I worked as a cook and a laborer. I was always very healthy, until I was injured on the job. Back surgery did not end the pain. I’m 68 now and I’m unable to work. My family’s home was lost due to taking a reverse mortgage. It seemed like the best idea at the time. However, when we lost the house, I was forced to find housing which is very difficult in this area. I am thankful to I-HELP. I need help with housing. I never thought I would be in this situation. It really can happen to anyone.
- Anonymous Anonymous
