Every day, EHC LifeBuilders provides housing, hope, and opportunity to homeless men, women, and children. Each of these people has a different story about the obstacles they face in finding a stable place to call home. We invite you to share in their stories of hope and opportunity.

Margaret Diaz

For Margaret Diaz, the road to stability and permanent housing has been a long and complicated one. For over 10 years, Margaret was trapped in an abusive relationship. When she finally escaped with her two children, Margaret left in a wheelchair, a victim of a particularly violent and final attack. Two years passed in a haze of homelessness and despair. Learn how Margaret went from couch surfing with friends to a Section 8 voucher and permanent housing.

Alyssa Perry

All her life, Alyssa Perry tried very hard to make a better life for herself. As an emancipated foster youth, she had beaten the odds by graduating from high school and attending college. Although she was a full time student, she was working two jobs to supplement her financial aide. Alyssa was struggling and had, “no idea how to take the next step.” Find out how she discovered the path to self-sufficiency.

Delores Mendoza

When the rent for her apartment rose beyond Delores Mendoza’s means, she was forced to leave her home. With no place to go, Dolores spent the better part of a year homeless, struggling on a daily basis just to find a place to stay for the evening. Learn how she found her own studio apartment and many more services.

Jesse Jiminez

Less than twelve weeks ago, Jesse Jimenez was homeless and without any hope of things getting better. Every night he would sleep in Welch Park in San Jose on a cold hard bench. Discover how he got back on his feet and found his own apartment.

The Costas Family

Veronica and Fernando immigrated with four children for a better life, but found themselves living in a mold-infested home. Learn how they achieved their dream of homeownership.

Carl Jackson

A work injury led Carl to depression, the loss of his marriage, increasingly poor health, and, eventually, homelessness. Learn how he went from having just five years to live to planning for his future.