Beverly Bootstraps News | Community Updates & Impact Stories

A Time of Transition – Sue Gabriel Steps Down as Executive Director

Dear Friends: With immense gratitude for her years of dedicated service to Beverly Bootstraps, I share the news that Sue Gabriel has decided to step down as Executive Director of Beverly Bootstraps, effective March 28, 2025. While she will be deeply missed, we also...

Elderly neighbor can’t afford to stay in their home

Two years ago, Mindy’s* loving partner of 30 years passed away. Now, at 68, she faces the overwhelming stress of impending homelessness. They had built a life together in what they envisioned as their forever home and made plans to ensure Mindy would be cared for after his death. However, those plans fell apart when his family sold the house without her knowledge and forced her to leave. After spending decades in a home that was supposed to be hers, Mindy is fighting to keep a roof over her head.

Community E-Newsletter – January 2025

Last month’s Winter Wishes Holiday Gifts was nothing short of magical. Because of you, our donors, volunteers, friends, and supporters, 822 children and 380 families experienced the kind of magic that stays with them forever. You didn’t just give gifts, you brought cheer and created unforgettable moments, putting smiles on children’s faces and giving parents the priceless gift of seeing their kids’ eyes light up with joy.

Community E-Newsletter – December 2024

The December 2024 newsletter with the latest news and updates from Beverly Bootstraps!

At a crossroads. By Sue Gabriel

At a crossroads. By Sue Gabriel More than three decades ago, Beverly Bootstraps was founded as a response to a gap in the community. A few people did not have enough to eat and some needed help to stay housed. It was a relatively small gap in the community, but a...