Home Match Marin

If you're interested in Home Match, look (or listen) no further than this episode of KWMR - West Marin Community Radio, featuring our own Luke Barnesmoore! Huge thanks to KWMR for having him on.

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We had a lovely time with the whole Front Porch Communities & Services team earlier this week -- thank you to the Coalition of Agencies Serving the Elderly Case for putting on a great holiday party!

We are always flattered when someone takes time out of their day to share their thoughts and thanks with us. Receiving a testimonial from a happy home sharer is a surefire way to make our holidays brighter!

On this , help your community members find the right place for them. Ask us how to donate to our program or our parent company, Front Porch. Your contribution helps us maintain our high level of participant interaction, mediation, and custom Matching process!

We are flying high from our recent good news -- just like this hang glider over the Marin Hills!

In the past month, our team has made SIX new Matches, stabilizing housing for 13 people! We have participants from all over the spectrum, from 24 years old to 91 years young.

Our available options ranged from $500/month to $1550. There truly can be a Match for everyone, and we want to help you find your best Home Match! If you or someone you know is looking for affordable housing, or has extra room in their home and is looking for supplemental income, send us a message or give us a call today.

Congratulations to our sister program Front Porch Social Call on their recent award!

Congrats to the Social Call team for winning a Bronze McKnight's Senior Living Tech Award! We created a new system to make more meaningful matches between volunteers and participants. Wherever you may live in the U.S., whatever your conversational style is, however you view the world; this tool makes it easier to find your match. So proud of the team!

Check out this article from our sister program Social Call! Friendships are vital, and we're always happy to see the friendships that blossom out of our Matches.

Friendships Reflect Our Worth — Coalition to End Social Isolation & Loneliness As Maya Angelou so aptly stated, “A friend may be waiting behind a stranger’s face.” We all start as unfamiliar others before finding ourselves on a unique path to friendship. Each path to friendship is a one of a kind experience, with specific scaffolding forming the bonds beneath the friends...

Congratulations to the Ruth's Table team on their newest exhibition opening! The Home Match team joined the celebration -- we loved seeing all the creative ways mixed media can be used. Make sure you catch the "Agents of Change" quilt exhibition if you're in San Francisco! More details on their website: https://www.ruthstable.org/agents-of-change

We had a lovely time representing the whole Home Match team last Friday at the Live Strong Expo! Thank you to The Concord Senior Center for hosting such an important event to keep seniors healthy and active. We're looking forward to the next one!

We had a great time tabling with CLAM at the 2022 Inverness Fair this past weekend! It was a beautiful sunny day in West Marin filled with good food, excellent music, and some great community. We love meeting other hard-working community organizations, and of course the community themselves! We're looking forward to the next event -- keep your eyes on our page to see where we'll be next.

The affordable housing crisis, not to mention the pandemic, has affected everyone. The strong opening line to this article says it all: "More than 33% of Americans 65 years of age and older do not have money saved for retirement."

Read on to see how some Baby Boomers are combating these issues, and how home sharing can help!

Seniors seek 'Boom-mates' amid affordable housing crisis - WABE Amid the affordable housing crisis, more than 33% of Americans 65 years of age and older do not have money saved for retirement. Rent and mortgage prices have skyrocketed since […]

We had a great time at the Thursday Night Farmers Market in Downtown San Rafael last week! We love seeing community in action, and can't wait to talk to more of you about Home Match -- check out the Farmers Market every Thursday night from 6-9pm through September.

Home sharing is more vital than ever before as we continue to experience record high inflation and housing costs. Check out this video from PBS NewsHour for more information about the need for home sharing:

Inflation and high housing costs spur more baby boomers to find roommates Amid high inflation and rising housing costs, some seniors are turning to home-sharing. Economics correspondent Paul Solman has the story about a growing number of baby boomers who are becoming "boommates."

Our own Sarah Silva was part of the National Shared Housing Resource Center's recent webinar on Supportive Services to Home Providers. Check out the whole webinar below and learn about all the ways Home Match can benefit you!

Supportive Services to Home Providers Panel by the National Shared Housing Resource Center Check out more about HBS and visit www.uofmhealth.org/hbs Follow HBS on social media:www.facebook.com/HousingBureauforSeniors To learn more about CHS, visit:...

We are proud to introduce our newest team member, Program Manager Lucie Ashley!

Lucie speaks English and German, and sports a BA in International Relations from San Francisco State University, as well as a Master of International Forestry with a focus on community forest management from the University of British Columbia. She has 14 years of experience working with non-profits in diverse environments, and a passion for engaging with the public! Though Lucie's studies and career have been diverse, everything she does has been grounded in service to and strengthening of communities.

In her down time, Lucie enjoys walking in the woods, spending quality time with friends, and exploring philosophy across disciplines. We can't wait to get started on finding more Matches!

We are super excited to share our latest Match from Forest Knolls! Solome (right) is a semi-retired doula who was looking for a roommate to bring down the cost of her rental. She enjoys spending time meditating, in nature, and with her family.

We found Abby (left), an NPS employee out in Point Reyes who was looking for an affordable housing option close to work. They were all smiles when we brought them together -- we think this Match is going to be quite the peaceful one, especially now that both feel more secure financially.

If you or someone you know has extra room in their home and is looking for some extra cash, or is looking for an affordable place to live, send us a message today!

We really cherish getting mail like this! One of our Home Match participants sent this note to us recently. We do our best to make sure each person's needs are met and that Matches are harmonious and mutually beneficial -- we're there every step of the way!

If you or someone you know has extra room in their home or are looking for affordable housing, send us a message today!

Have you heard the news? Beginning July 16, 2022, 988 will be the new three-digit dialing code connecting people to the existing National Su***de Prevention Lifeline, where compassionate, accessible care and support is available for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress—whether that is thoughts of su***de, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

More info below:

988 Partner Toolkit SAMHSA recognizes the need for governments, states, territories, tribes, crisis centers, and partners to speak with one voice to ensure there is a clear understanding about what 988 is and how it will work. We encourage you to use these communication outreach materials and build upon them with your....

In case you want a little more detail than our Available Rooms Flyer provides, we have our rooms on offer shared on Craigslist as well! Click on the links below to check out photos and more details about our rooms from Sausalito, San Rafael, and more!

Room 1: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/roo/d/sausalito-private-floor-in-2br-condo/7494840422.html

Room 2: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/roo/d/san-rafael-bedroom-in-4bed-3bath-home/7494844489.html

Room 3: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/roo/d/san-rafael-bedroom-office-and-private/7494842468.html

Room 4: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/roo/d/forest-knolls-private-bed-and-bath-in/7494850458.html

We had a great time at the brand-new Market Day location at the Marin City Senior Center! Home Match Marin Program Director Luke Barnesmoore is pictured here with one of the Market Day volunteers, Jackie. The Market couldn't run without people like her! It's great to see more Market Day events come back after having to pivot during the pandemic -- head on over to their page to check out all the locations they have running, and find yourself some affordable produce!

We are thrilled to share another Match from Fairfax! Our Home Provider, Gina (right), was living alone in her 3-bedroom house, and was hoping to find someone looking to share a spiritual path of meditation and self-reflection.

Our Home Seeker, Sequoia (left), has been living a monastic lifestyle for the past decade, and part of reintegrating herself into society while working at Spirit Rock Meditation Center was Home Match! Gina has been going to Spirit Rock for years, and was so excited to be able to provide housing for one of their employees. Sequoia is excited to be able to live near work -- we loved seeing them hit it off so quickly! Move-in day was all smiles.

If you or someone you know is looking for affordable housing in Marin County, or has extra room in their home, send us a message today!

This article highlights why home sharing is more important than ever. "Today, more than 3 million older adults live in households that... [leave] them one unplanned medical or car repair bill away from eviction." We don't want anyone to have to choose between rent and food. If you or someone you know is looking for an affordable room in Marin County, send us a message or give us a call today!

Lack of Cheap Homes Drives Homelessness Surge ‘Today, more than 3 million older adults live in households that are severely rental cost burdened.’

Have you seen our Available Rooms Catalog recently? We have you covered in all of Marin County, from Novato to Sausalito! Take a look at a sampling of what we have on offer below.

Home Match Marin County Available Rooms Catalog Looking for an affordable shared home in the community you love? Welcome to Home Match, the nonprofit home-sharing service. Our personalized process helps find just the right match for you! Interested to sign up? Please note you must currently live, work, or study in Marin County and ...

We had a great time last weekend during all the festivities at the City of Mill Valley's Memorial Day Parade! The pancake breakfast filled us up with some delicious food and wonderful conversation. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to talk about home sharing. We look forward to continuing the conversation at the next event -- or right here! If you have questions about home sharing, or want to start a Home Match application, leave us a comment or send us a message today.

Our third Match comes from the City of Mill Valley! Our Home Provider has been living in her 2-bedroom apartment for many years, and was struggling to afford her rent. She was worried about having to empty her spare bedroom of nick-knacks and furniture, so she was looking for someone who was traveling light and seeking a more short-term rental.

Our Home Seeker is a young woman from Georgia who is coming to Mill Valley for a summer internship at a local landscape design firm! We're happy we were able to give her a space close by her internship while providing a safety net for a long-time Mill Valley resident.

If you or someone you know has extra room in their home or apartment, or are looking for affordable housing in Mill Valley or the surrounding areas, send us a message today!

Our second Match comes from a pair of empty nesters in Fairfax! Their daughter just moved out of their home, so they hoped to support the community while creating some long-term financial stability.

We found a young man who is a student at the College of Marin and works at a local hardware store. He was looking for an affordable housing solution while completing his associates degree.

Our student gets to live near work and school at an affordable rate, and our home providers get the comfort of long-term financial well-being! If you or anyone you know has extra room in their home, or are looking for affordable housing, send us a message today.

We are very excited to share some of our new Matches! Our first pair's Home Provider is a veteran of the program. She has been living in her home in San Rafael since she was a child, and now has a full house again with her third spare room occupied, allowing her the finances she needs to stay in her childhood home!

Our Home Seeker is a young man from Italy who just moved to Marin for a job at a solar firm. He's an avid bicyclist and now gets to live in Marin without a car!

If you or someone you know has extra room in their home, or is looking for an affordable place to live, send us a message today.

Home Match Marin would like to give a shout-out to the Rotary Club of Sausalito for hosting Director Luke Barnesmoore recently, and for all the work they do in the Sausalito community!

¿Preguntas sobre el COVID-19? ¡Nunca ha sido tan fácil obtener respuestas! ¡Vea el nuevo "Chatbot" del Departamento de Salud Pública de California, que tiene toda la información que necesita saber tanto en inglés como en español! Haga clic en el enlace de abajo para obtener más información.

Questions about COVID-19? It's never been easier to get answers! Check out the California Department of Public Health's new "Chatbot," which has all the information you need to know in both English and Spanish! Click on the link below to find out more.

California Department of Public Health CDPH partnered with WhatsApp to launch Spanish- and English-language chatbots that will provide accurate information on COVID-19 and vaccines

Have you seen our Available Rooms Catalog recently? Click the link below to see if your new home is waiting for you. If you have any questions, send us a message any time!

Home Match Marin County Available Rooms Catalog Looking for an affordable shared home in the community you love? Welcome to Home Match, the nonprofit home-sharing service. Our personalized process helps find just the right match for you! Interested to sign up? Please note you must currently live, work, or study in Marin County and ...

Make sure you stay up to date with all we have on offer! You never know when the perfect spot could open up. Check out our Available Rooms Catalog below!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ADuKcny5_WnCFom0BcREvyZV7aXqhqsEQqp-Tc1VVoQ/edit?usp=sharing

Home Match Marin County Available Rooms Catalog Looking for an affordable shared home in the community you love? Welcome to Home Match, the nonprofit home-sharing service. Our personalized process helps find just the right match for you! Interested to sign up? Please note you must currently live, work, or study in Marin County and ...

From Golden Girls to the new S*x and the City show, home sharing has been around for a long time! Check out this wonderful article from the San Francisco Chronicle about our old partners at HIP Housing and Home Match.

Secure some extra income or find the affordable housing you need -- send us a message or give us a call today!

https://digital.olivesoftware.com/olive/odn/sanfranciscochronicle/shared/ShowArticle.aspx?doc=HSFC%2F2022%2F03%2F27&entity=Ar13602&sk=204D096E&mode=text #=undefined

Older adults ask peers, friends to be roommates - San Francisco Chronicle, 3/27/2022 Charles Barbarino, left, and Bob Riley became roommates through HIP Housing. The program matches households that have extra space with individuals seeking places to live.

Do you have questions about home sharing? Are you curious about the Home Match process? We have you covered!

Home Match's home sharing model was originally developed to support older adults who seek to remain independent in their housing situation. Though we've expanded over time to support a more diverse community in creating and maintaining healthy and compatible matches, we remain focused on fulfilling that mission!

Home Providers join our program for a range of often interrelated reasons: financial support with rent or property taxes, feeling safer at home knowing that someone will be around in case of a slip or fall resulting in the need for medical support, or company -- with limited mobility, some older adults are at a much greater risk of social isolation and the accompanying health issues. Or, they simply have extra space in their homes or the available space for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), and want to support their community by providing affordable housing!

Home Seekers join our program for similar reasons, but one of the biggest draws for our program is the desire to live closer to work. Many Seekers have cut their commutes from 2-3 hours in cars to short 10-15 minute walks!

For more information about our program, including the finer details of how it works, as well as eligibility requirements and office contact information, can be found on our website! Visit us at https://covia.org/programs/home-match/

Home Match - Front Porch Home Match connects people with extra room in their homes with individuals looking for an affordable living option. Home providers gain extra security while helping people live in their community at a reduced cost.

We are thrilled to announce our new Home Match Program Director for Marin County and the City of Mill Valley, Luke Barnesmoore!

Luke completed his BA in International Relations at San Francisco State University, and his MA in Human Geography at the University of British Columbia. His participatory research into health and well-being in urban communities led him to transition from his university career into non-profit community work with organizations in Vancouver, BC and eventually into the San Francisco Bay Area.

Luke brings a deep understanding of the history of cities and urban planning to bear in developing creative solutions for contemporary urban issues like housing shortages and environmental degradation.

In his free time, Luke carries on his passion for philosophy and poetry in conversation with the liminal spaces between natural and urban landscapes.

We hope you'll join us in giving Luke a warm welcome to the team!

Marin has a lot to offer, including affordable housing! Check out our Available Rooms Flyer below to see if your new home is waiting for you.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ADuKcny5_WnCFom0BcREvyZV7aXqhqsEQqp-Tc1VVoQ/edit?usp=sharing

Home Match Marin County Available Rooms Catalog Looking for an affordable shared home in the community you love? Welcome to Home Match, the nonprofit home-sharing service. Our personalized process helps find just the right match for you! Interested to sign up? Please note you must currently live, work, or study in Marin County and ...

We are excited to share another Match in Novato!

Our home provider (right) was looking to share her newly renovated condo in Novato, as well as her love of hiking!
Our home seeker was searching for housing closer to where she works, and is a self-described "well traveled foodie who loves to hike."

We're looking forward to hearing about all the great trails they discover together! If you or someone you know is looking for extra income, or in need of affordable housing in Marin County, send us a message today!

We have our first "hat trick" Match! Our 71-year-old seeker has been with us for over two years, and just entered into her third Match. Our newest home provider was looking for supplemental income. They're both excited to explore restaurants, museums, and local theater together!

COVID-19 at-home test kits are almost here! The USPS will be shipping 4 free kits per household starting at the end of this month. Sign up for yours at the website below:

https://special.usps.com/testkits

COVID Home Tests | USPS COVID Home Tests | USPS

Join our sister programs Covia Well Connected and Covia Well Connected Español for their fifth annual Creative Aging Symposium! Cultivate creative roots -- in your surroundings, a phase of life, or within your spiritual compass -- and unlock resiliency, problem solve, transform, and reinvent.

Join us in English and Spanish for virtual discussion, experiences, and ideas to nourish and grow roots of interconnection. Learn more at http://creativeagingsymposium.org/

La pertenencia social y espiritual es la raíz de la que florecemos revitalizados y transformados. Únete al simposio, en inglés o español, donde a través de pláticas y dinámicas inspiradoras virtuales cultivaremos el fruto de nuestra interconexión. ¡Cultivemos Juntos! Mas info: envejecimientocreativo.org.

Creative Aging Symposium - Covia The Creative Aging Symposium celebrates how creativity shapes our sense of self and guides us to more purposeful living.

Happy New Year, Home Matchers! If you're looking for an affordable place to live to start the year off right, look no further than our Available Rooms Catalog. If you see anything you like or if you have any questions, send us a message or give us a call today!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ADuKcny5_WnCFom0BcREvyZV7aXqhqsEQqp-Tc1VVoQ/edit?usp=sharing

Home Match Marin County Available Rooms Catalog Looking for an affordable shared home in the community you love? Welcome to Home Match, the nonprofit home-sharing service. Our personalized process helps find just the right match for you! Interested to sign up? Please note you must currently live, work, or study in Marin County and ...