Shaun Haines first became homeless at 19 and has since dedicated his life to supporting those who are unlucky to find themselves in the same boat.His approach? While he’s a man of considerable dedication, he knows this issue isn’t a one-person job. He allies up with other dogged folks committed to ending homelessness, harnessing their empathy superpowers to create real change.Haines is the founder of San Francisco Impact Partners, a nonprofit that works to give everyone access to essentials like shelter, shower, laundry, meals, internet, and a place to safely store their belongings. Haines pays particular attention bringing these resources to the LGBTQ homeless folks, a community that often face exceptional difficulties.Through partnerships with other businesses and organizations, they aim to fill the gaps that current resources aren’t meeting.
“As our founder I know that in addition to housing shelter and jobs – certain resources such as access to personal storage, personal hygiene facilities as well as power and internet are fundamental,” Haines told New Sincerity.
“Having experienced poverty and homelessness myself I know that those are the basic facilities that enabled me to persevere, maintain and overcome. Today, these are often overlooked necessities.”
Recently, Haines teamed up with faith-based organizations, The Gubbio Project and Sacred Space SF, and hosted a ‘care package pop-up’ in a local church, handed out basic necessities and a resource information guide. The event was a hit.If there’s a lesson learned from Haines when it comes to creating lasting change, it’s that you should find a friend who is willing to pick up the torch and work with you. Haines doesn’t thrive despite faith, ethnicity, and background, his cause thrives because of the diversity.Care package pop-up day. Photo: SF Impact Partners
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