Gilead House provides a respite in the chaotic lives of the moms and children who come there to work towards realizing life changing goals. In many cases, Gilead House is the only safe and nurturing environment they have ever known. The staff assists the moms in assessing their needs, then in identifying and outlining realistic goals which will help move their families along the path towards independence. We at Gilead House believe that unconditional love is the most powerful tool we use in helping these families create a stronger, more sustainable future.
Our program is rounded out by a legion of volunteers who provide Life Skills classes, child care, house maintenance, tutoring, prayer, grant writing, events and mentoring. To become a member of the Gilead House family is to be fed by the uplifting blessings that selfless giving brings. One cannot actively participate in the positive transformation of deserving lives without being transformed as well.
Gilead House is currently recruiting an Executive Director to lead our program into a new era. Click here to learn more
Can You Help?
We need someone to move/haul some beds away depending on who moves in, to haul some trash away, a referral for a good tree cutting business, a japanese style room divider (to give some privacy to the family living in the master bedroom that houses the shared master bathroom), a subscription to local newspaper(s) to keep us all informed, an outdoor thermometer, an ear scope (for checking ears for possible ear infections), an electronic body temperature thermometer, and a video camera for use the house for special events and to capture the growing families.
If you help us with any of these needs, please contact our Family Advocate, Michele Rouse at 415.686.6905 or email her at family@gileadhouse.org.
Building Our Future
Our current leased facility allows us to serve only three families at a time and we must frequently turn away applicants. With over 2,000 homeless or at-risk children in Marin County, the need is great. The new facility will double the number of families served, plus provide needed space for education and training. A unit for the resident house manager will enable us to provide consistent on-premise staffing. An appreciating asset rather than a rental expence will demonstrate fiscal stability and strengthen our position for years to come.