Heike Hyson, Santa Barbara Partnership for Veterans and Homeless
An Example of how Empathy and Trust can Transform Lives
“We do not change the world all at once, but each day, one person at a time.” Heike Hyson, an AmeriCorps California member focusing on homeless outreach helped secure housing for a woman who had been on the streets for six years. A third-term member, Heike shared the impact of her service experience working with Santa Barbara County Partnership for Veterans and Homeless.