Hear from men, women, and children whose lives are impacted by CityTeam. People walk through our doors overcome by struggles like homelessness, hunger, poverty, and addiction, but inside they find compassion, help, and hope… TATIANNA’S TESTIMONY Tatianna is just one of the women who has rebuilt her life, thanks to you and CityTeam @ Work. She came to us following ten years of addiction and homelessness. She knew that, with her history, work might be hard to find. “I didn’t know how to do anything for[…] WATCH NOW > LOVE CASTS OUT FEAR At age 30, Alisha was pregnant, trapped in an abusive marriage, and addicted to drugs and alcohol. Worse, she became homeless and had no choice but to sleep alone in a broken-down car. Penniless, afraid, and summoning her last ounce of courage […] WATCH NOW > THE IMPACT OF A HYGIENE KIT Food, shelter, and personal hygiene are so easy to take for granted every day. Austin, a current resident in the CityTeam Renew program, shares how the gift of a hygiene kit greatly impacted his life back when he was homeless. WATCH NOW > A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE Bernadette struggled with addiction for more than 20 years. Drugs had taken over her life, damaged her relationships with family, and stolen her desire to live. She spent countless days high and countless nights in sleeplessness […] WATCH NOW > WALKING ON A NEW PATH Chris used to spend his day in aimless walking. But today, thanks to you, he has found his purpose. Lost in addiction. Sleeping outside in the freezing cold. Walking the streets aimlessly, with no hope. No one to help him[…] WATCH NOW > LIVING AND LEARNING TOGETHER Before coming to CityTeam and pursuing recovery, Daniel turned to alcohol to escape. Living a life without hope, he had no will to live. Today, Daniel is living a full and sober life[…] WATCH NOW > A FAMILY FINDS HOPE Some people might have called Joey a “functioning addict,” if there is such a thing. For most of his adult life, he was able to hold a job, pay his bills, and be active in his tight-knit family. Looking back, […] WATCH NOW > FIGHTING FOR HIS FAMILY “My whole life changed the day I walked in this door. The people I was surrounded by, I could just tell–they were ready to help me before I was ready to help myself. And they didn’t even know me.”- Kurtis […] WATCH NOW > A MOTHER’S LIFE RESTORED With the help of CityTeam Renew, Rebecca has overcome addiction and found new purpose. Her children have seen her hungry, homeless, and in handcuffs, but now they see she’s been transformed into a mother who will never give up. WATCH NOW > WELCOME HOME CityTeam doesn’t just support the individual, we support the whole family. Daniel and Chelsie have been through ups and downs together with their two children. With the help of CityTeam they now have a space to live and be a […] WATCH NOW > OLDER POSTS > Changed Lives San Jose San Francisco Oakland Portland Chester Questions? Contact us at 1.888.248.9832 or info@cityteam.org Select your city: San Jose Chester San Francisco Oakland Portland This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. CityTeam is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. EIN: 94-1501265 Copyright © 2021 CityTeam • All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. ABOUT US ▼ OUR CITIES ▼ STORIES GET INVOLVED ▼ WAYS TO GIVE ▼