Antywon is a Pasadena native, someone well-known and deeply rooted in his community. When the Post Overdose Response Team (PORT) reached out to Friends In Deed’s Housing Department, they did so with care and urgency. They knew Antywon well. They knew his journey had been long and difficult. And they knew he needed support navigating […]
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For many women who walk through the doors of The Women’s Room, Rosie is the first person they meet. As Program Attendant, Rosie is the steady, welcoming presence at check-in: greeting guests, helping them complete intake forms, and introducing them to the space downstairs where they can access laundry, showers, and a quiet place to
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When Alex first found The Women’s Room, it wasn’t through a referral or a personal connection; it was a Google search. She was an occupational therapy graduate student looking for a site for her capstone project, drawn by a clear intention: she wanted to work directly with women, in a community setting, and with a
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