H.I.S. HOUSE
HOMELESS INTERVENTION SHELTER
Fall 2016
Homeless Intervention Shelter Newsletter
A Resident’s Story
My name is Lauren. I came to H.I.S. House without a job, car or housing. I
am a single mom with two young girls. The world is a very scary place when you
are on your own, especially if you’re responsible for the care of others (children).
During my time at H.I.S. House, I took advantage of all they offered. It can
“One small crack does
not mean that you were
seem hard at times but it was well worth it! Within six months, I became
broken, it means that
employed full-time, got my driver’s license, and was given a car. Every staff
you were put to the test
member here cares more than I ever thought anyone would. This place has been
and you didn’t fall
truly AMAZING for me and my family. I don’t know what it’s like to win the
apart.”
lottery, but after completing this program, I BELIEVE I DID! THANK YOU
- Linda Poindexter
H.I.S. HOUSE FOR ALL YOU DO!
Loren & Ruth with
Lauren and her girls
Donor Spotlight
Loren & Ruth Rhynard bought a new car and didn’t know what to do with
their old car. They took great care of the car and wanted it to go to someone
who needed it. After learning that H.I.S. House would help them donate it to a
family at the shelter, they called and were connected with Lauren.
The Rhynard’s gave Lauren her first car! It used to take her 2 hours to get
In This Issue

A Resident’s Story

Donor Spotlight

Carrie’s Corner

Dates to Remember

Community Support

Shelter Needs List
to work by bus, now she can get to work in 15 minutes. The gift of the car
allowed her to spend more quality time with her family, got her to work
on-time, and enabled her success.
Thank you Loren and Ruth. Your donation changed Lauren’s life.
Save the Date
October 12, 2016
Quinceanera at the
Muckenthaler in Fullerton
Carrie’s Corner
BACK TO SCHOOL BBQ
November 19, 2016
The HIS House Annual Back to School Barbeque was so much fun this year!
We gave away over 50 back packs to children of our residents and graduates.
Thank you to Joanna Velasco, Kristin Coates and Calvary Chapel who
helped collect and organize the donations we received.
December 3, 2016
Thank you to everyone who donated supplies and backpacks. The kids were
ready and excited for their first day of school.
Polished Girlz Ball
Piano Benefit Concert
Featuring Stephanie Trick
& Paulo Alderighi
December 12, 2016
Christmas Open House
We received so many donations that we were able to donate 10 backpacks
each to Melrose Elementary School in Placentia and Price Elementary School
in Anaheim.
Placentia Girl Scout Troops designed, built and led games and activities for
the kids to play. There were 10 different booths that included ping-pong toss,
lollipop tree, and even face painting. The Girl Scouts brought bears they
made at Build-a-Bear especially for the kids at HIS House.
HIS House
Board of Directors
Jo-Anne Martin
Chair
Jeanette Contreras
Carol Downey
Denise Giambalvo
Melanie, Victor and Mia with
their new backpacks.
Face (or arm) Painting
was a HUGE hit with the
kids!
Barbara Goff
Marion Hetherington
Ken Kleckner
Robert Knudsen
Heidi Ling
Cynthia Marshall
Scott Nelson
Carrie Buck
Executive Director
Placentia Girl Scout Troops brought games and activities for the kids
Our Program
HIS House provides
transitional shelter to
families and individuals
who are homeless, but
have the motivation and
capacity, with
assistance, to regain
self-sufficiency.
The Girl Scouts presented Build
a Bear they made especially for
the kids!
Alisha’s daughter
Addison loves her
new Frozen backpack
MUSIC AND ART THERAPY FOR KIDS
Two times a week, children at HIS House participate in ceramics and ukulele
classes. The Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton received a grant from
the Johnny Carson Foundation to provide these classes at our house. Through
these classes the kids are able to express themselves and find healthy coping
strategies. Thank you to the Carson Foundation and the Muckenthaler for
supporting our children with these important programs.
POLISHED GIRLZ BALL
Every other weekend for the past 3 years, the Polished Girlz come to HIS House.
Polished Girlz was started to bring sparkle to the lives of children by bringing
the trendiest nail art parties to them. This year, Founder Alanna Wall and the
Polished Girlz are coming HIS House for their 2nd Annual Ball. In November,
the residents will be treated to an evening out, complete with a red carpet, DJ,
and even celebrities. Each child will receive a fancy gown or shirt and bow tie to
wear that night. Watch for the pictures in the next newsletter!
Thank you to our community for supporting H.I.S. House.
Sincerely,
Carrie Buck
Executive Director
HIS House offers a
home-like environment
where residents can
sleep in a private room,
prepare meals, do
laundry, read and do
homework, receive mail,
all while looking for
employment.
HIS House residents
stay up to 4 months
while they develop a
source of permanent
income and save money
for housing.
HIS House provides
residents with an on-site
computer lab to assist
with their job & housing
search. A career
developer is available to
assist residents with
their job search.
HIS House provides
case management
meetings, employment
guidance, childcare,
counseling, and weekly
classes in parenting,
finance, and life skills.
If you are in need of
housing please call HIS
House at 714-993-5774
www.HISHouseOC.org
HIS House Board Member, Doug Domene
takes a break from grilling hamburgers to
play games.
Contact Us
HIS House
P.O. Box 1293
Placentia, CA 92870
714-993-5774
www.HISHouseOC.org
If you are in need of shelter
please call HIS House to
check availability.
Call 211 for additional
resources in California
Volunteer Opportunities
Shelter Wish List
After School Tutoring
Child Care Help
Grant Research and Writing
Reception Desk Help
Charity’s Closet Volunteer
Volunteer Coordinator
Events and Projects
Fundraising Follow-Up
Diapers/Wipes
Household Supplies
Hygiene Products
Sanitary Products
Pillows and Towels
Twin Blankets and Sheets
Gift Cards for Clothes & Shoes
Gas Cards
Gently Used Bicycles
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S.POSTAGE PAID
FULLERTON, CA
PERMIT NO. 214
P.O. Box 1293
Placentia, CA 92871
714-993-5774
www.HISHouseOC.org
Do you have things lying around that you
don’t need anymore but, you can’t throw
them away?
You can help HIS House by donating your
gently used items to our thrift store. Our
store is 100% staffed by volunteers which
means every donation goes directly to help
our residents.
H.I.S. HOUSE
HOMELESS INTERVENTION SHELTER
Charity’s Closet
134 Bradford Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714)993-4687
Donations of household items and clothing
are accepted 7 days a week. Monday to
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm & Sunday 12 - 4 pm
Please call ahead about small furniture
pieces.
Assisting people experiencing homelessness
regain self-sufficiency since 1989