$1 BILLION Worth of Gift Cards Go Unused Every Year

Maybe you forgot you had one in your wallet, or found one in birthday card you had stashed in a drawer. Maybe you remembered it, but could never think of what to use it for, or perhaps gourmet hot dogs just aren’t your thing. According to Market Watch, $1 BILLION...

Fifteen Facts about Foster Care

Shelter has 3 Foster Care programs Traditional Home-of-Relative Emergency Foster Care programs try to reunite families whenever it’s in the child’s best interest to do so, otherwise long-term care and adoption is sought The only age limit to be a Foster Parent is...

You Saved the Day!!

A HUGE thank you to all who contributed to our backpack drive! For weeks it’s been an incredible sight at our office seeing you drop off backpack after backpack, each one brand new and filled with all the supplies required to start the school year. We know it not only...

Shelter Welcomes New Executive Director

We are excited to welcome Carina H. Santa Maria MSW, LCSW as our new Executive Director. Carina is a visionary leader who brings demonstrated experience in both non-profit and education, bringing her experience and passion to Shelter’s mission.  Carina was previously...