Fall 2024

7enior 4roKraQ 3ffiGer )vanKelina 3Ghoa and ')3 6oFin 1G'rae of 'oQQYnit] ,YQan 7erviGes Trovide hoYsinK for loGal hoQeless [oQen and faQilies. 7,368 CUTS '31192-8= S human ,eart,ouse, 1onterey’s first shel - ter for single [omen and families e\pe - riencing homelessness, opened in 2ovemFer . ;ith early guests ranging in age from to , its immediate impact demonstrates the depth of area housing challenges. “;hen [e opened 7human ,eart,ouse, [e filled it immediately. ;e have people still on a [aiting list. 8hat demand Nust Oeeps gro[ing,” says 'ommunity ,uman 7ervices ',7 ')3 RoFin 1c'rae, [hose nonprofit operates the facility. 2amed for local philanthropist 1arO 7human and his family, [ho donated million to help estaFlish the shelter, 7human ,eart,ouse accommodates up to single [omen and four families [ith children at a time. +uests receive safe shelter and three daily meals, plus case management services, employment guidance, tutoring assistance and other resources from ',7 and area nonprofits. %menities liOe [elcome FasOets pacOed [ith personal care supplies and hand-stitched Uuilts donated Fy the 1onterey 4eninsula 5uilters +uild help individuals and families feel more comfortaFle during difficult times. 7everal guests have secured long-term hous - ing after a Shuman HeartHouse stay. “;e’re proud to get people into permanent housing. It’s also aFout seeing Oids smile [hen they come in, Ono[ing they have a Fed to rest on and a roof over their head,” says )vangelina 3choa, ',7 senior program officer, homeless services. For more information about Shuman HeartHouse, visit www.chservices.org. 1onterey *acility ,elps 0ocals 8acOle ,ousing (ifficulties & = R )2) ) & R I 2'K 7 86 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 4 Photo: Kelli Uldall