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April 07, 2026

Why are we so quick to give up on them? In all honesty, we thought they were a longshot too. The first time we met them, they were unkept and pulling a baby carrier with a cat inside. They had high expectations for themselves, but admittedly, we did not. She was in the process of testing to get into the army. We didn’t think she could pass the physical test. He wanted to get a job. He didn’t look like anybody would want to hire him.

Well, shame on us. While we hesitantly gave them a chance, they exceeded our expectations.

Today they own a home and have a beautiful, four-year-old little boy. She successfully served her time in the military and they are both working. We often see their posts of the little boy fishing at the lake with his dad.

This family’s story reinforces two lessons: 1) do not be so quick to judge and 2) do not be so quick to give up on someone who’s struggling. When someone stumbles, there is great power in walking beside them to help them get up. They need someone to believe in them when they have lost hope.

We may not walk into this journey with high expectation but always with high hopes. We’re often rewarded with beautiful results. They draw strength and encouragement from us as we walk with them. Soon they gain momentum and learn to walk on their own. It’s all about providing hope, and a hand.

The Big Day of Giving is your opportunity to join us in this exciting adventure of stabilizing the unhoused and helping them towards a life of hope.

Big Day of Giving is Thursday, May 7.  As a supporter of Elk Grove HART, you will soon be receiving email messages with more details and a link to a donation site for you to donate online.  We can also accept personal checks in advance of the online donation window if you prefer to donate that way.  Checks should be mailed to our P.O. Box 1343, Elk Grove 95759 to arrive no later than May 5.