Whitney Prather 4/3/24 Whitney Prather 4/3/24

In The News with Pastor Bains

Pastor Paul Bains, a renowned advocate for community transformation and violence prevention in East Palo Alto, has been featured in stories for the impactful work in connection to the Homicide Zero achievement the city celebrated in 2023.

Whitney Prather 4/3/24 Whitney Prather 4/3/24

Meet Christina Gibson, WeHOPE’s Shelter Manager

Meet Christina Gibson, the Shelter Manager at WeHOPE. She oversees a team of 10 and ensures that all staff members are well-trained and ready to make a difference in the lives of our clients. Christina has been part of WeHOPE for nearly 11 years, seizing every opportunity for personal and professional development.

Whitney Prather 2/20/24 Whitney Prather 2/20/24

From Survivor to Advocate: Monica's Journey with WeHOPE

Meet Monica, a former client who endured years in a toxic household before managing to escape. She found services that offered her a glimmer of hope. Now, she is healthy, employed, and securely housed.

Whitney Prather 1/4/24 Whitney Prather 1/4/24

WeHOPE Announces Natalie Walker as New Director of Development

WeHOPE is pleased to announce the appointment of Natalie Walker as the new Director of Development. In this role, Natalie will utilize her extensive experience and deep commitment to social change to drive WeHOPE's development efforts and create meaningful impact within the community.

Whitney Prather 12/15/23 Whitney Prather 12/15/23

From Homelessness to Hope: Alex Sandoval's Inspiring Journey

After feeling hopeless and broken, he was introduced to WeHOPE. The shelter provided Alex with a safe and supportive environment, and he describes WeHOPE as a divine place that became a turning point in his life.

Whitney Prather 10/10/23 Whitney Prather 10/10/23

WeHOPE Shines Light on World Homeless Day

WeHOPE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those experiencing homelessness, commemorates World Homeless Day on October 10, 2023.

Whitney Prather 9/27/23 Whitney Prather 9/27/23

WeHOPE Founder Pastor Paul Bains Receives San Francisco Foundation Leadership Award for Outstanding Community Contributions

Pastor Paul Bains has been awarded the prestigious San Francisco Foundation (SFF) Community Leadership Award for his outstanding contributions to the Bay Area community.

Whitney Prather 9/13/23 Whitney Prather 9/13/23

WeHOPE Hosts Picnic-style Event, ‘Grilling for Good’

We are excited to announce our upcoming event, Grilling for Good. Join us for a fun and casual afternoon of delicious food and drinks, and get to know more about the impact of WeHOPE.

Whitney Prather 7/26/23 Whitney Prather 7/26/23

Meet Clyde Virges, WeHOPE’s Lead Outreach Case Manager

We are excited to introduce you to Brother Clyde Virges, our Lead Outreach Case Manager at WeHOPE. Clyde is a dedicated member of our team who supports our unhoused community. Let’s get to know Clyde better and learn about his role at WeHOPE.

Whitney Prather 7/7/23 Whitney Prather 7/7/23

WeHOPE Celebrates 150,000 Showers for Bay Area Homeless and Opens New Office in Oakland

WeHOPE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people experiencing homelessness, is celebrating the opening of its new office in Oakland, as well as the 150,000th shower provided by Dignity on Wheels (DoW), a mobile service program offered to the area's unhoused population.