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Ukrainian Family Finds Joy and Connection at Special Concert

Recently, longtime volunteer Wendy Liepman had the opportunity to accompany one of the Ukrainian families to a special performance by Ukrainian musician Maryna Krut. Anna, Vadym, and their daughter Krystyna arrived late last summer and have been hard at work adjusting to life here on the Central Coast.  We want to take a moment to… Read more »

Inspiring Journey: Nour & Rawan Makhoul Share Their Story

On January 16th the Diversity Coalition will be featuring former SLO for Home clients Nour and Rawan Makhoul as they share their inspiring journey from Syria to their new lives right here in San Luis Obispo. Register now to attend this free event and don’t miss the opportunity to hear from these amazing young women. Nour and Rawan, along… Read more »

Give Back This Tuesday: Support Refugees with SLO for Home

This Giving Tuesday your help will save lives. SLO for Home hopes to welcome a new family in January. Your donations go directly towards placing families from war torn countries into safe, comfortable apartments where they have a stable base to rebuild their lives from. We can’t provide this level of wrap around support without your continued… Read more »

New Beginnings: The Journey of the Qais Family to SLO

The newest SLOforHome supported family traveled the globe and waited 10 years for permanent resettlement with the UNHCR but they are happy to finally have a home here on the Central Coast. Qais, Najia and their children Ali Reza, Ali Akbar, and Maria arrived in San Luis Obispo in September eager to rebuild their lives. … Read more »

SLO4Home Summer Soirée Raises $50K to Support Refugee Families

SLO4Home’s summer soirée was a success, raising more than $50,000! Several of the families we serve donated delicious desserts for the auction showcasing favorite recipes from home helping to raise over $5000. It was especially wonderful to see the children from several SLO4Home families enjoying themselves.  Thanks to the generosity of our donors 35 refugees… Read more »

Building a New Life: Arsen, Olena, and Family’s Journey to Resettlement with SLO4Home

We are pleased to introduce you to the newest SLO4Home supported family, Arsen, Olena, their four year old son Aaron, and Arsen’s mother Olha. Despite only arriving in late April, they have made quick progress settling in northern San Luis Obispo county with the help of stellar volunteer Chris Mossing and a group of supporters… Read more »