2,029 words, 11 minutes read time. As we celebrate GFW’s anniversary, we thought we would take some time to address a common myth surrounding our guests here at GFW. The women we serve every day are all very unique and they all defy the most common stereotypes out there. Celebrate GFW’s anniversary with us by dispelling this persistent myth and seeing the truth behind each guest’s story.
1,484 words, 8 minutes read time. Happy New Year! A new year means new challenges, new opportunities, and new numbers. At the end of January 2026, the bi-annual Homeless Census or “Point-in-Time Count” will be performed, so let’s take a look at what it is, why it’s so important, and why we’ll be talking about it for years to come.
1,208 words, 6 minutes read time. This year has been full of twists and turns, ups and downs, and challenges and successes. To close out 2025, lets take a look at some of GFW’s accomplishments and the new landscape we find ourselves in as we enter 2026.
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Regular guests, volunteers, and visitors at GFW may have noticed an increase in our program activities centered around art. If you find yourself asking, “Why offer these art classes when they should be doing XYZ?” then this is the post for you. Let’s talk about the benefits of artistic expression, the differences that Art Therapy can make, and the impact it is having on GFW’s guests.
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This letter was penned on July 25, 2025, as a response to the Executive Order titled Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets. Featured in Monterey County NOW Newsletter.
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The term “Silver Tsunami” is a metaphor for the increasing number of older adults reaching retirement age. First used in the 2010s, it usually refers to the potential challenges that could be faced by employers, healthcare providers, and the housing markets as record numbers of people begin retiring, needing increasingly complex healthcare, and downsizing their homes. It is now, unfortunately, also an apt metaphor for the changing landscape of those experiencing homelessness.