Caminar Connections: February 2026

Thank You for Being The "Heart" of Our Mission

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we want to send some love back to you. Thank you for supporting Caminar's mission. Because of you, Caminar is empowered to uphold the highest standards of care, compassion, and accountability as we serve individuals and families throughout the Bay Area and Northern California.

Thank you for being an essential part of our mission to create healthier, more supported communities.

Caminar to Lead the Concord Mobile Dignity Center: A $1.6 Million Investment in Health, Stability, and Hope

At Caminar, we believe that every person deserves dignity, safety, and the opportunity to thrive. We are honored to share that the City of Concord has awarded our organization a $1.6 million grant to launch the Concord Mobile Dignity Center (CMDC), a two-year collaborative project designed to meet the critical needs of unhoused individuals and families in the City of Concord.

Beginning Thursday, February 12, Caminar and a network of nonprofit partners will deliver a wide range of compassionate, life-affirming services each week. Over the course of two years, the CMDC is expected to serve 300 residents experiencing homelessness in the City of Concord, creating pathways toward health, stability, and hope.

The Concord Mobile Dignity Center on their first dry run.

Meeting People Where They Are

The CMDC is rooted in a mobile resource unit strategy, bringing multiple service providers together at one accessible location. Participants will have access to:

Housing navigation and case management
Nutritious meals and food support
Clothing and hygiene supplies
Free showers and basic sanitation
Medical care
Mental health support

Most importantly, there will be no preconditions for receiving services. Employment, income, or sobriety will never be requirements to participate. Every individual and family will be welcomed with dignity and respect.

Solano Way Auto Support Proves Life Changing

Solano Way Auto has been supporting Caminar's mission since the inception of our City of Concord Rapid Rehousing program. As integral members of the community, Solano Way Auto helped refer our first two clients and has assisted us in maintaining contact with them, a difficult task with folks who are chronically unhoused. We are delighted to share that Solano Way Auto's support was invaluable, and the clients they referred to us are now housed.

This family-owned auto shop didn't stop there, as Solano Auto Way facilitated an undergarment drive for our newest program, the Concord Mobile Dignity Center. Undergarments are a common necessity for our unhoused community, and their generous act will undoubtedly be appreciated.

Institutional Giving Update: El Camino Healthcare District Renews Support of Critical Programs

Our partners at El Camino Healthcare District have supported Caminar for decades and have recently renewed their support of our LGBTQ Speakers Bureau and Positive Solutions. The LGBTQ Speakers Bureau panels share their personal stories of growing up LGBTQ in Silicon Valley and answer questions for 900+ audience members each year. Positive Solutions provides domestic violence prevention and intimate partner violence prevention across the region. Thank you to El Camino Healthcare District for your support of these critical programs!

The Caminar's Teen and Family Wellness Center - Palo Alto: Our Doors Are Open!

We are excited to announce that the Caminar Teen and Family Wellness Center – Palo Alto is open for business. The Wellness Center is designed to support the emotional well-being of teens aged 12-17 and their families. We offer evidence-based, whole-person therapy tailored to each teen’s unique needs—whether they’re navigating stress, sadness, identity, family dynamics, or everyday challenges. Our services include:

One-on-one therapy (in-person or live online telehealth)
Family therapy to strengthen communication and connection
Flexible scheduling—after school or evenings
Private-pay services at competitive rates for timely, high-quality care

You can still be eligible for our complimentary wellness assessment ($275
value) and 50% off a first therapy session ($100 value) —spots are limited, so sign up fast!

More information is available on our website, Caminar.org/TeenWellness, by calling the center directly at (650) 543-5403, or emailing TeenWellnessPaloAlto@Caminar.org.

Your 2026 Caminar Gift Comes with a Tax Benefit

Did you know that 2026 brings a historic change to how your donations are recognized by the IRS? For the first time, you don’t need to itemize your taxes to see a benefit from your generosity.

Under the new One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), even if you take the standard deduction, your gifts to Caminar this year can reduce your taxable income. You can now claim charitable deductions even if you do not itemize deductions.

Click here to see the breakdown.

Impact!

We are pleased to share our Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Impact Report. Thank you for joining Caminar’s mission to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care. You are helping to build thriving lives and supportive, uplifting communities!

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