A Home For the Homeless

River Haven: a brilliant and unorthodox solution to California’s homeless crisis. 23 tiny homes in a dry riverbed - with solar panels, a shower pod, and a couple of communal sinks.

But the key to River Haven’s success isn’t porta potties or phone charging stations. It’s John, the case worker who does whatever necessary to make River Haven thrive.

He’s a social worker, referee, advocate, and handyman. And an ex-felon.

Today John has a fiancée, several pets, three jobs, and a master’s degree in clinical psychology. How did he do it? His mother never stopped believing in him and eventually helped him turn things around.

Now John is doing the same for the residents of River Haven. For the people living there, it’s more than just transitional housing – it’s home. They have pets, cultivate gardens, and celebrate the holidays together.

At River Haven, if you’re not around, you’ll be missed.

And that makes all the difference.

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