brithotaling5Apr 152 minDorothy Day House is a family that helps families. “I didn’t know what to do – I couldn’t have my mom out on the street,” Travis said, “That’s when God brought us both to Dorothy Day...
brithotaling5Mar 152 minFood for the soul: Food Services at Dorothy DayDorothy Day's Food Service is undoubtedly our most well-known service. This year, we have reached more unhoused community members than...
brithotaling5Mar 151 minMay We Introduce You?Many of our volunteers are familiar with Tami Stewart, our Kitchen Assistant, and Volunteer Representative. After working for another...
brithotaling5Feb 222 minMay We Introduce You?If you have dropped off a donation or volunteered during our breakfast line, you have no doubt run into Leonard, one of our longest...
brithotaling5Feb 221 minHave you heard about our new Safe Parking and Respite Program (SPARK)?Dorothy Day House’s Safe Parking and Respite Kickstart program is a new program we are running in tandem with our partners at the City of...
brithotaling5Jan 241 minMay We Introduce You?Daniel Garcia joined Dorothy Day House in 2021 as a monitor at our Horizon Transitional Village during its’ first six months of...
brithotaling5Jan 241 minCatching up with the Berkeley Emergency Storm ShelterMen and women who endure chronic homelessness have a mental illness, substance abuse, and physical challenges. Their safety is incredibly...
brithotaling5Jan 142 minThe challenge of our time, by Mayor Jesse ArreguínOne of the great challenges of our time is addressing the humanitarian crisis of homelessness. While homelessness has existed for decades...
brithotaling5Dec 14, 20212 minFor our unhoused neighbors, there is no 'back to normal.'Dear Community Members, Supporters, and Friends, As we begin to emerge from the coronavirus crisis, we mustn’t forget those living...
brithotaling5Nov 30, 20212 minDorothy Day House's work is a family effort. Over the past couple of years, homelessness has exploded across the Bay Area – as a direct result of rising rent, stagnating wages, and a...
brithotaling5Nov 23, 20211 minBrittany L Hotaling has been awarded the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) DesignationTo learn more about CFRE International and the CFRE Credential, please visit CFRE.org
brithotaling5Nov 14, 20216 minFor Summer and Scott Meyer, we are all in this together. How did you both get involved with Dorothy Day House? Scott: I like the idea of contributing to a charity close to home - where you could...
brithotaling5Oct 26, 20213 minFor Dan Rademacher, Dorothy Day isn't just ready to serve - we're happy to serve.How did you get involved with Dorothy Day House? I was working for a local magazine, Bay Nature, and that was important and good work,...
brithotaling5Oct 21, 20213 minFor Mark Newsom, Dorothy Day House is a family that provides a path back to a better life.How did you get involved with Dorothy Day House? I have been volunteering in support of the homeless in the East Bay since I retired from...
brithotaling5Oct 15, 20216 minFor Jay Kelekian, Dorothy Day's philosophy is apparent in daily services at DDH.How did you initially become involved with Dorothy Day House? What made you decide to join the Board? Well, I had read about and knew...
brithotaling5Oct 9, 20214 minFor Lance Gorée, the key to Dorothy Day's success is personalized service.What brought you to Dorothy Day House? Why did you join the Board? I used to work at the Downtown Berkeley Association, before I worked...
brithotaling5Oct 2, 20215 minFor LeRoy Blea, Dorothy Day House's kindness is tangible.Leroy Blea, a Board Member and volunteer with Dorothy Day House for six years, has been a constant friendly face each week for the...
brithotaling5Sep 14, 20211 minMay We Introduce You?Patrick Neilley is the Food Service Manager at Dorothy Day House. Joining us in December 2020, Patrick has been working in the restaurant...
brithotaling5Aug 19, 20212 minDorothy Day House kicks off our 29th year by thanking our volunteersWith so much going on in the world, it can be easy to feel helpless. In these uncertain times, sometimes the best thing to do is to focus...
brithotaling5Aug 19, 20211 minMay We Introduce You?Jessicah Schoenfeldt is our Berkeley Community Resource Center's Program Coordinator. She joined the team in 2019 after a conversation...