Our Executive Director Mark Shotwell spoke to the KQED News team regarding Homeless Myths. Myth #1: They're not from around here Experts say this is one of the most common misconceptions about homelessness, and it is often paired with another idea, explained Mark Shotwell, executive director of the Ritter Center in Marin County. "I've worked [...]
Support for a Disabled Veteran After years of hard work and planning, Paul was thrilled to be moving ahead with his dream of relocating to Hawaii. But, his life changed forever in a split-second, in a freak accident, when he slipped and fell while moving a couch. A serious head injury and dislocated shoulder put [...]
Help for a Single Mom Jenny is a single mom with an 11-year-old daughter named Samantha. Sam attends Davidson Middle School in San Rafael. Jenny moved to San Rafael 23 years ago and was married for 13 years before divorcing her husband when Sam was young. The divorce was a big transition for the family, [...]
Help for a Low-Income Family Shan is a single mom with two beautiful boys, Aaron, 7, and Isaac, 9. Her sons will be entering fourth and second grades at Coleman Elementary School in San Rafael in August. Although she had a difficult time as a child, Shan hopes to provide a supportive and nurturing home [...]
