Thank you to everyone who donated to the 2019 Coastside Gives campaign! This annual one-day Coastside multi-agency fundraiser grows more important to local non-profits each year. This year 44 local non-profits took part. Most recruited private matching grants, and we all engaged in friendly competition, trying to win a share of the $71,000 in cash …
Sometimes asking for help is the hardest part, as in the case of new client “Alma.” On meeting with our case manager for the first time, Alma said, “I swallowed my pride and came to you for assistance and support.” Alma cried as she spoke, repeatedly apologizing to our case manager for bothering her and … Continue reading
There are many third-party programs available to assist low-income persons, but most of us simply do not know they exist. Consequently, one duty of Coastside Hope’s outreach case manager is to provide presentations at local low-income and senior housing complexes. Some are informational only, explaining Coastside Hope’s services or describing the dangers of payday lending … Continue reading
Coastside Hope Welcomes Judith Guerrero as New Executive Director. Guerrero brings extensive knowledge in serving the Coastside community. The Board of Directors and staff of Coastside Hope are pleased to announce the appointment of Judith Guerrero as its new Executive Director. She succeeds Fatima Soares, who will retire at the end of March. Coastside Hope … Continue reading
