Stories
Celebrating 4 years of The United Effort Organization on July 1, 2024!
“We need to help people find safe housing and public assistance!” said Wei and Claire, then-volunteers at local non-profit Hope’s Corner. Amid the pandemic, they...
Mikey Garden’s Journey: From Trauma to Triumph
Mikey Garden’s story is one of perseverance and growth beyond extreme childhood trauma. With the support of The United Effort Organization, Mikey is now housed,...
Collaboration and Persistence Win!
“For this article, please call me Roberta. I’m 74 years old and was born and raised here in Santa Clara County. I’m not using my...
The United Effort Finds Services Others May Not Look For!
Nord’s story with the United Effort began in April 2024, when Nord visited Hope’s Corner for the first time to get a meal with his...
Three Angels are Helping my Dreams Come True!
“December 2023 is when my faith was restored. Three angels appeared - Charlie and Wei from The United Effort Organization, and Todd, from Agape Silicon...
The United Effort Organization helped save my life!
Hi, I’m going to call myself Randy for this story. I’m 60 years old and currently unhoused. I truly believe that the United Effort helped...
A Veteran Focused on the Future
“Until I found the volunteers at The United Effort Organization, everyone else had told me that I didn’t qualify for affordable housing. At the United...
High Schooler: “A wonderful, truly gratifying experience”
“Hi! My name is Andrew and I am currently a freshman in college, all the way across the country in Maine (I can’t even believe...
Scott's Story
“Hi, I’m Scott. I’ve worked full-time at Stanford Medicine as a bus operator for over 11 years. It’s a great job, and I really enjoy...
Paying it Forward by Volunteering with the United Effort
Hi - my name is James Reed. I’m 56 years old and live in Santa Clara, California. I’m sharing my story so I can...
Local Resident Protects a United Effort Client’s Piano!
After losing her rental cottage, a United Effort client needed help finding shelter not only for herself but also for her most prized possession and...
Frank’s Story
"Eight years ago I was feeling very lost. I turned to alcohol, which numbed me but did not help. I was homeless, sleeping wherever I...
Car Donation Helps with Commuting and Housing Search!
Hi, I’ll call myself Katie. I have been unhoused for about four and a half years. I currently work part-time at a local law firm,...