Gemma N.

“I was living in Perris for three years prior to coming here to Martha’s Village. While living there, I was left homeless due to my husband’s deportation to Mexico. I was left alone at home with my three children; still working, but unable to pay for my rent.”
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Nick A.

One day, while staying at Martha's Village & Kitchen for the fourth time, he became depressed over the thought of his unfulfilled dreams. A song came on the radio that said “It’s where you need to be right now. It’s just where I want you to be.”
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Karen F.

In 2009 when both Karen and her husband, Gerardo, lost their jobs, they didn’t know how they would be able to survive. And what would happen to their three small children?
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Mark F.

Mark F. lived the good life - a bachelor living on his boat in Marina Del Rey, soaking up the sun, partying hardy. His only goal was to maintain the darkest tan he could. After years of living the single life, he decided to settle down with a beautiful young girl. It looked as though Mark was on the right track. What he couldn’t see was the strong hold that alcohol and drugs had on his life and the skin cancer that was slowly growing on his body..."
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Ricardo V.

“I was taught the value of being present both physically and mentally not only for myself but also for the sake of my children. Life is still a struggle but one I feel I can manage now, thanks to Martha’s Village..."
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Eugena F.

“I was pregnant when my husband, Erik, and I hesitantly came to Martha's Village & Kitchen in 2007. We never thought we would be in a position to have to ask for this kind of help, but when Erik lost his job, we couldn’t afford our apartment..."
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Jackie B.

“When I decided to free myself from a drug-filled world, I knew I would need some help. Being a single mom with four children, it was hard to seek help because I didn’t want to be judged or lose my self-respect..."
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Alfred C.

Alfred loves to cook. He’s always felt at home in the kitchen but he decided to take a detour from cooking to explore drugs, which lasted for many years. Eventually he had to spend a year in prison before he realized the big role his love for cooking would play in his life.
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