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Our Mission

To inspire hope and empower homeless single moms and their children toward financial stability and independence.

GILEAD HOUSE LOCATIONS

SEVENTH STREET CENTER

Located in Novato, California, Seventh Street Center is a residential home that houses up to six families. Each family receives a private bedroom, bathroom, and closet. The main living areas in the house are shared including the kitchen, playroom, living room, dining room, and laundry facilities. Families live at Seventh Street Center for up to 12 months and must actively participate in the Gilead Way program.

LEAFWOOD CENTER

Families are eligible to live at Leafwood Center after successfully achieving their goals at Seventh Street Center and based on the recommendation of their support team. Families can reside at Leafwood Center for up to 12 months. Families continue to receive case support and participate in educational classes.

THE PROGRAM

The GILEAD HOUSE PROGRAM consists of three practical pillars designed to empower women to reach their full potential.

1. HOUSING - By providing a safe place to live, families are able to heal from trauma, learn in a supportive environment, and make the necessary changes to become economically self-sufficient.

2. LIFE SKILLS - The education received through Life Skills training is empowering. These classes provide the impetus for change and growth.

3. MENTORING - Mentor volunteers are critical to the program. They provide guidance and encourage accountability as the resident pursues the goals necessary to enable her to transition to independent living.

Volunteer

Moving Families to independent living is only made possible because of the generosity of people who believe in empowering families. Volunteers are necessary for the following programs: Life Skills Education, Childcare, Project Serve, Mentorship and Prayer Team. Learn More

Life Skills Education

Life Skills Teachers support the mothers by providing educational classes that help them reach their goal toward independence. TUESDAY EVENINGS

Mentor a Mom

A mentor is matched with a resident mom to provide support and guidance, while encouraging accountability as the resident transitions to independent living. EIGHTEEN (18) MONTH COMMITMENT / 1-3 HOURS PER WEEK.

Project: Serve

Assist with the upkeep of the Gilead House facility. Duties vary, but include cleaning, home repairs, painting, facility updates, and various yard projects as needed. ONE DAY PER MONTH

Childcare

Childcare volunteers provide supervision of the Gilead House children during Life Skills. Great for high school students looking to complete community service hours. TUESDAY EVENINGS

NEWS

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"I’m a better person now. I’m actually stable for the first time since I had my children. I was in survival mode, but now I feel like I have a future."

"When I came to Gilead House I didn’t have a lot of strength, didn’t have faith in myself. I was scared. I knew Gilead House was my last hope and I was willing to give it my all."

"Before Gilead House, I didn’t believe that I could have a good job. I decided to dig in my heals in and take it seriously. Now I'm moving forward and can see the light at the end of the tunnel."