In 2015, the Luna family began supporting Share Ourselves through the Adopt A Family program, bringing holiday joy to others. Years later, their son Dominic found himself on the receiving end of that same care during a difficult chapter of homelessness and addiction. Though his journey ended tragically, the family’s experience is a powerful reminder of the dignity, compassion, and hope that community support can provide….

As a parent, Jennifer began looking for meaningful opportunities to introduce her children to the value of giving back. She wanted them to experience what it means to be part of something bigger than themselves—to see compassion and service in action. Remembering how rewarding her own volunteer experiences had been, she started searching for family-friendly ways to serve the community and soon found her way back to Share Ourselves….

Growing up in a small town with limited access to care shaped Bryan Reed’s commitment to pediatrics and community health. “If we take care of the family, they can take care of the child,” he says. At Share Our Selves, he sees that philosophy come to life every day—through coordinated care, housing support, therapy services, and a team that refuses to let families fall through the cracks. Thanks to donor support, families facing homelessness, language barriers, and complex medical needs are not only receiving care—they’re thriving….

Sarah Carlson patient story

Sarah is no stranger to change. The only constant in her life has been change. As the daughter of an Air Force service member, she spent much of her childhood on the move. She never stayed in one place for too long and never had the chance to feel settled. Eventually, her grandparents invited Sarah, her mother, and her brother to come live with them in Orange County. The transition was not easy, but after a period of uncertainty, they moved in and began caring for her aging grandparents. …