For 25 years, SHELTER, Inc. has been working to realize a vision: A Home For Everyone. Every day, one family at a time, SHELTER, Inc. helps people find and keep homes. 

SHELTER, Inc. helped over 5,500 men, women and children in Contra Costa County last year; almost half of them were children. Our mission—to end and prevent homelessness by promoting self-sufficiency among low-income residents of Contra Costa County. Since 1986, SHELTER, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, has been meeting the housing needs of low-income families, whether facing eviction, struggling to get off the streets or in need of affordable housing. SHELTER, Inc. is highly successful— over 85% of those served maintain their housing and stay off the streets.

When you support SHELTER, Inc., you can be assured that your gift will make a difference in Contra Costa County—keeping families from becoming homeless, helping homeless families get off the streets and providing housing to low-income residents.

Friends who are supporting SHELTER, Inc.--

• Biker-extraordinaire, Stefan Moiceanu successfully accomplished his second Ride for SHELTER,  accomplishing a personal challenge to ride four doubles (200 miles per double) as part of the Calfiornia Triple Crown. Check out his fundraising page and you'll find out more about this passionate cyclist. In 2011, Stefan raised $3,995 for SHELTER, Inc.
• SHELTER, Inc. friends--Ben Barber, Phil Estes, Jon Hawkins (Board member) and Mark Nelson joined by the Smith Family this year--hosted the second annual Horseshoes 4 SHELTER and raised over $21,000. If rumors are true, the third annual promises to be beter than ever. Sorry, by invitation only.
• Seven-year-old Kristi Conner, a young runner from Lafayette, took on the Lafayette Reservoir to raise awareness and support for SHELTER, Inc. Kristi's goal was to raise $1,000 but her three-mile run raised $3,000!
• Our 2011 Hike for SHELTER team successfully completed miles of training and hours of fundraising, with just 25 hikers raising over $140,000 to support SHELTER, Inc. and the families we help. Led by the joint forces of SHELTER, Inc. and Conquer the Canyon®, the hikers enjoyed a chilly yet beautiful day hiking in the Grand Canyon on April 30, 2011. Thanks to the dedicated hikers, leaders, volunteers and 1,400 donors who made Hike for SHELTER a success.
• 2012 Hike for SHELTER plans are underway for fall 2012. Keep tuned for details!
  

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You can make a difference. Help us change lives, one family at a time.