The COVID Effect

Prior to the onslaught of the Covid pandemic, the Fresh Start program provided housing and case management for an average of fifteen unhoused (homeless) veteran men every 3 to 6 months. This means a minimum of thirty men each year were given an opportunity for a Fresh Start on life. Each year men are saved from a life of hopelessness and despair, and restored to a life of dignity, productivity, and responsibility.
Prior to the pandemic, the Metropolitan Fresh Start House operated at 93% capacity, meaning on average 15 of our 17 beds were occupied and there was often a waiting list for entry into the program. In 2019 this allowed us to provide hope for 116 veterans as well as jobs and incomes for a dozen staff employees to support their families and feel good about themselves knowing they contributed to the betterment of others.
However, the Covid pandemic has had a devastating impact on the Fresh Start House program. In 2020 our veteran clients went from sixteen in the first quarter to an average of 8 for the remainder of the year. This low census continued from 2021 to August 2022 causing us to deplete our savings, loose staff workers, and fall behind on our financial obligations.
This trend is unsustainable. And yet we remain hopeful that God will once again provide a way for the Metropolitan Fresh Start House to continue blessing lives of homeless veterans.

The Opportunity

With your help we can fill all 17-beds, restore our maximum income potential and rehire staff to provide more men a chance at a fresh start in life. Your donation will help to overcome the financial deficit brought on by the pandemic, and to bridge the gap in our budget during periods of low census.
It takes a minimum of twelve veteran clients monthly to meet our budget, and it takes just a few months of averaging less than 12 clients to put a strain on our budget.
Again, we have been averaging only 8-clients for nearly 18-months. Therefore, again, we need your help.
With enough consistent donations from caring people like you, we can bridge our budget deficit when we experience low census months. And we can replenish emergency reserves and restore pre-covid level programming. Meaning hiring back experienced and qualified staff to provide the counseling and support that has made the Fresh Start program successful for over 30 years.
Raising $12,000 monthly would give up to 20 men a year a Fresh Start and help us meet our budget during periods of low census.
These donations are urgent and necessary to sustain the Fresh Start program until we see better days. And we do see better days ahead.

Donate

The Metropolitan Fresh Start House needs the gift of your support in every way. Whether it’s your prayers, your volunteer service, or your financial support, we urgently request it. We specifically ask you to consider making an automatic monthly financial donation.
With enough consistent donations from caring people like you, we can bridge our budget deficit when we experience low census months. And we can replenish emergency reserves and restore pre-covid level programming. Meaning hiring back experienced and qualified staff to provide the counseling and supportive services that has led to the success of the Fresh Start program for over 30 years.
To do this we are asking you to make automatic monthly donations to support the Fresh Start program. A hundred people donating just $30 monthly (a few cups of Starbucks coffee) can remove a homeless Veteran from the streets and habitations unfit for humans, and provide a safe, secure, and caring place to call home in San Francisco. Your investment continues to reap returns as we work to restore each person’s health and prepare them to return to their communities.
These donations are urgent and necessary to sustain the Fresh Start program through these difficult times. Thanks to your generous support and by the grace of God, we will see better days ahead.
Note: Metropolitan Fresh Start House is a 501©3 public charitable organization, and all donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.
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