Together everyone contributing to Boris' campaign raised almost $7,000! HandUp dispersed these donations to those fundraising for employment needs. Together you supported a total of 34 people who are experiencing homelessness. Your contributions helped them reach their goals of employment by covering items like transportation to clothing. Here are a few messages from our members to you, the supporters who made a difference in their lives:

Craig redeemed donations to help cover his basic needs like food, clothing and toiletries while he was searching for a new job - and he’s now working again as a Network Service Tech! Read Craig’s full story here

I want to thank everyone for helping! I've started working, and I am just getting my life back together. It's been a rough road but the donations I receive have really helped out a lot; they are motivational. The act itself does more for my spirits than the actual funds! - Craig

These donations helped to cover Andre’s transportation costs while interviewing for jobs, and he just started his new job with the SF Giants maintenance department! Read Andre’s full story here

To the donors willing to help me get my life together, it’s truly a gift from GOD, and I mean that in the greatest sense, thank you for your compassion. -Andre

Travis is currently living in a shelter in Detroit, interviewing for new jobs to rebuild his life. He is fundraising to cover fees to regain his driver’s license to help secure a stable job. These donations helped him get that much closer to his goals. Read Travis’ full story here

This will help so much! I am so thankful for your generous donation. I can't believe people I don't even know care enough to help me. This is giving me so much hope and it feels great. -Travis

Over a year ago Julianne brought her newborn girl "home" to a homeless shelter. After support from the HandUp community, Julianne and her family are now housed and she's securing a brighter future through her studies. Read Julianne's story here

A donation arrived today just at the right time. Tomorrow I will be registering for my summer semester at College. I was going to have to put it off due to lack of funds. But now, I can do it on time! Thank you so much for your donation. When things like this happen I know I am on the right path. With support from people like you I am going to make it through school! I will get my degree. Thank you so much. -Julianne

You can continue to follow Craig, Travis, Julianne, and Andre’s stories by clicking ‘follow’ on their profile photos. Thank you for helping others reach their goals to move themselves out of poverty.