House of Rachel
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| Population Served: |
Women over the age of 50 |
| Builder Captain: |
ColRich Communities |
| Service Provider: |
Catholic Charities, Diocese of San Diego |
| Beds: |
5 |
| In-Kind Value: |
$138,000 |
| Total Project Value: |
$138,000 |
| Groundbreaking: |
September 20, 2002 |
| Dedication: |
December 12, 2002 |
About House of Rachel
House of Rachel provides a safe, sober and supportive home for women 50 years of
age and older who are in an economic and personal transition. The home provides
an environment that promotes community living for women who are seeking
training, employment and permanent housing. Builder Captain ColRich Communities
fully renovated the five bedroom shelter, creating a warm and supportive home
for older homeless women to work toward self-sufficiency.
Since 1936, the role of Catholic Charities has been to provide social welfare
programs, to be a witness to the scriptural values of mercy and justice, and to
advocate for the poor and vulnerable within the diocese.
Sandra, a client at House of Rachel stated, "When I came to the House of Rachel
I was desperate, scared, confused and depressed. I was given a home - a real
home, the most beautiful home I've ever lived in and I'm 54 years old. I had a
bed, a kitchen right out of Better Homes and Gardens. I was given food and
support that no one has ever given me. It's always been me taking care of other
people. I didn't know that there was actually a place that would take care of me
when I needed help. It is hard to say how much gratitude I have and how much
better I feel about myself when I don't have to say I'm homeless."
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