Goodbye, Colin
Dear friends, I have sad news. Last week we learned that Friendship Shelter’s beloved founder, Colin Henderson, passed away peacefully...
Thank You
Last summer, Friendship Shelter reached out to you with a big, audacious request. Unprecedented resources were coming to some of the most...
Helping Fellow Humans
Solving homelessness is a matter of helping humanity. Over the course of The Next 100 Campaign, we’ve strived to emphasize the humanity...
Community Connections
It takes a village to end homelessness. Over the course of this campaign, we’ve explored the complex work and different people involved...
Partnering With Landlords
The solution to homelessness is housing. Connecting with someone experiencing homelessness, understanding their individual situation and...
Giving Back
Since opening its doors in 1988, Friendship Shelter has been a beacon in Laguna Beach. We offer individualized care to those experiencing...
Housing Ends Homelessness
Here at Friendship Shelter, we know the only solution to homelessness is permanent housing, but this looks different for each person who...
Tony's Story
Every Friendship Shelter success story is unique, and Tony's story started with anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. We met Tony during the...
Why Friendship Shelter?
Day after day our team chooses Friendship Shelter, committing their time, energy, and hearts to our community. They come to work every...
Friendship Shelter’s February Update
2021 was a record year for Friendship Shelter! We'd like to take this opportunity to highlight just some of the incredible...
