Who we are
I-Help Monterey Bay
We are the Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP), operated by Outreach Unlimited, a nonprofit serving the Monterey Bay area. For over 32 years, we’ve partnered with over 60 local faith communities and organizations to provide support to individuals experiencing homelessness. Our goal is to offer a safe space and the resources needed for personal growth and lasting change.
About Us
Our program is run by a dedicated volunteer board of directors and a small part-time staff, all working together to support those in need. Each night, we provide a safe, temporary place to sleep for individuals who are experiencing homelessness, serving a total of 8,013 bed nights in 2023 alone. Participants sleep on mats in shared spaces, where they also receive person-to-person support and resources to help them move forward in their lives.
Meet The Team
I-Help Board 2024
Karen Araujo, Lee Hulquist Rosemarie Axton, Ruth Ann Flowers, Marissa Kobylenski, Tom Chapman, Jan Mason. Not pictured: Anthony Finnegan, Chris Panetta, and Matt Ryan.