to transform lives. We collaborate with various organizations to offer support services such as job training, life skills training, alcohol and substance use disorder treatment, community support services, educational programs, behavioral and mental health services, and case management to our residents. A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ON A MISSION TO CREATE A A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ON A MISSION TO CREATE A POSITIVE CHANGE. POSITIVE CHANGE. WE ARE TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING HOMES TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING HOMES TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING HOMES HOW? HOW?
Gilkie, the mastermind behind TLH! Ms. Gilkie established TLH in 2007, drawing on her personal experiences spanning over four decades. Today, TLH offers more than 125 beds and helps people access social services in Long Beach and LA County. Ms. Gilkie's dedication to serving marginalized segments of the homeless community has earned her numerous accolades, such as the Ken Schonlau Award for Volunteer of the Year and the Elizabeth Hartigan Award for Outstanding Contribution to Recovery. She is also on the board of the Los Angeles Sober Living Coalition, demonstrating her commitment to the recovery community in Long Beach. MEET THE TEAM MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING HOMES TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING HOMES TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING HOMES
a social justice warrior who fights for homeless and at-risk populations! As a housing specialist for TLH, he's the man with a plan when it comes to getting people off the streets. He's been serving on the Board of Directors for Housing Long Beach for 2 years and has been an active volunteer for Long Beach Advocates since 2012. Mr. Deramos is also a proud graduate of the Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center and is deeply interested in African culture and spiritual sciences. With his unique experiences, he's been a great mentor for youth, warning them about the dangers of gang involvement. And as someone who's been through the justice system himself, Marvin is a great source of counsel for individuals who are re-entering Long Beach after being incarcerated. DARIN PHILLIPS Web Designer/Artist/Tech Support/Videographer Meet Darin - a real-life superhero and jack of all trades at TLH! As a 5x cancer survivor, he's a true inspiration and a motivational speaker. But that's not all, he's also a content creator, graphic artist, and a tech wizard! He's the man behind all things technical and electronic at TLH, and designs and manages our website and video walkthroughs. And did we mention that he's a licensed commercial drone pilot? That's right, he handles all our aerial footage of our homes like a pro! Darin truly does it all at TLH. MEET THE TEAM
as a member of the TLH board and volunteers many hours a week as office assistant at the TLH main office. She has been a volunteer with TLH since its inception. With over 40 years of corporate IT experience, Althea provides knowledge and experience with back office operations and data management. Ms. McMurrian has many years of volunteering with organizations that assist low-income populations. DR. NASSEIF GARRAS Advisory Board Meet Nasseif Garras - the finance and real estate guru at TLH! With years of experience in financial and real estate management, he's the go-to guy for all things money. Mr. Garras is not just a financial wizard but also an orthopedic surgeon from Egypt where he served for 20 years. When he's not crunching numbers, he loves spending time with his fam and giving back to the community. And as if that's not impressive enough, he's also an Enrolled Agent, Real Estate Broker, and Loan Officer. TLH is lucky to have him! MEET THE TEAM
team member who has an incredible story to tell! She knows firsthand the struggles of drug addiction and homelessness, which is why she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to TLH. Pamela is a certified drug and alcohol counselor, mental health recovery specialist, and even an ordained minister - talk about multi-talented! Her warm and caring personality makes her a hit with everyone around her, and she's dedicated to helping others overcome their struggles and become the best versions of themselves. Her own experiences make her a valuable asset in managing the homes and supporting other TLH program members. MANISHA DHANAK Director of Operations Meet Manisha Dhanak - the Finance and Office Manager at TLH! She's the boss of all things money at TLH and helps the team with grant writing, special projects and program planning. With over 25 years of experience in owning her own business, running a music festival and working in non-profits, Manisha is a rockstar! She's super passionate about helping her community and the world, and values kindness, ethics, and compassion. Manisha has studied social work and business, has a certificate in project management, and is a pro at building businesses from the ground up (her model is still used for a national franchise!). MEET THE TEAM
financial struggles reintegrating into society post- incarceration homeless Providing shelter to people who have been displaced as a result of issues such as... TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING HOMES A path to a new life
day Bed occupancy of homes in California is almost at full capacity California has a large prison population TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING HOMES A path to a new life
BEACH CALIFORNIA According to the latest data available from the 2020 Point-in-Time Count there were an estimated 1,064 people experiencing homelessness in Long Beach on a given night. This represents a 9% increase from the previous year's count. 1,064 PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS 9% INCREASE OF HOMELESSNESS IN 2020. TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING HOMES A path to a new life
OCCUPANCY OF HOMES IN CALIFORNIA As of July 2022, the statewide occupancy rate for licensed adult residential facilities was 87.9% Occupied 87.9% Unoccupied 12.1% Source: California Department of Social Services Licensed Residential Care Facilities Occupancy Rate
POPULATION IN CALIFORNIA As of March 2023, a total of 95,861 inmates are in custody at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This includes 80,300 inmates in state prisons and 15,561 inmates in contracted county jails. 95,861 TOTAL INMATES IN CUSTODY 80,300 INMATES IN STATE PRISONS 15,561 INMATES IN CONTRACTED COUNTY JAILS Source: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
AFTER PRISON In California, over 40,000 individuals leave prison each year. Less than 15% are picked up by friends and family. Most are provided only $200, and have to use this money to pay for clothing, the bus ticket home, housing, and other essentials. In the first weeks following release from prison, an individual’s risk of death is one dozen times that of the general population. 40,000+ INDIVIDUALS LEAVE PRISON EACH YEAR < 15% ARE PICKED UP BY FRIENDS AND FAMILY 75% 15% ASSISTANCE GIVEN $200 DEATH RISK 12X
and substance use disorder treatment community support services educational programs behavioral and mental health services case management Our goal is to enhance the quality of life for our residents and reduce Long Beach's homeless population by providing a stable home environment. That's why we collaborate with various organizations to offer support services such as: people were homeless in 2022. Long Beach's homeless population spiked 62% from 2020 to 2022. —Press Telegram 3,296 TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING HOMES A path to a new life
PROVIDE Life Skills Programs Community and Family Reunification Services Employment and Educational Services, and Referrals Individual, Family, and Group Counseling
comfortable, quality living spaces conducive to abstinence, recovery and personal growth. Because we believe no matter the circumstance, everyone deserves a safe place to call home. TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING HOMES A path to a new life
contribution can make a Your contribution can make a significant impact on the lives of significant impact on the lives of vulnerable populations, and we urge vulnerable populations, and we urge you to consider investing in this you to consider investing in this critical cause. critical cause.
in homes, you can help provide much-needed shelter and support for individuals much-needed shelter and support for individuals experiencing homelessness. You also help them experiencing homelessness. You also help them have a safe environment that will have a safe environment that will empower them empower them to rebuild their lives, gain access to healthcare, to rebuild their lives, gain access to healthcare, education, and a chance for employment. education, and a chance for employment. Together we can also help Together we can also help improve the occupancy improve the occupancy rate of homes, rate of homes, ensuring that more individuals ensuring that more individuals have access to safe and secure housing. have access to safe and secure housing. TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING HOMES A path to a new life
family and togetherness in the recovery process. We create a clean, safe, wholesome and loving environment with structure through accountability and responsibility. TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING HOMES A path to a new life
comfort and security of personal & private space, and most importantly, a Family environment. WE HOUSE OUR MEMBERS IN HOMES WITH ALL THE WE HOUSE OUR MEMBERS IN HOMES WITH ALL THE AMENITIES THAT TYPICALLY COME WITH LIVING IN A HOUSE AMENITIES THAT TYPICALLY COME WITH LIVING IN A HOUSE AT TLH TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING HOMES A path to a new life
the Heart of Long beach, California, right near the “Pike” and Public Transit. It is a beautiful 2-Story Historic 90 year old Victorian home that has been well taken care of. It is a men's home with plenty of space for over a dozen residents. The home is a safe and secured location with surveillance cameras and gated front and rear entrances. Completely furnished Provides Free -Wi-Fi. utilities, telephone (local and long distance) Has an on site washer / dryer Is close to Public Transportation & Shopping areas Our home is clean, safe and comfy. With outdoor patio areas, lounge chairs, a TV room. a dining area, and so much more… You're sure to live happy, healthy, safe, and secure, while at the Daisy House. Daisy House: TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING HOMES A path to a new life
beautiful 1-Story modern home with plenty of space for over a dozen members. The home is a Safe and Secured Location with surveillance cameras. Completely furnished Provides Free -Wi-Fi. utilities, telephone (local and long distance) Has an on site washer / dryer Is close to Public Transportation & Shopping areas Our home is clean, safe and comfortable. With outdoor patio areas. lounge chairs, a TV room, a dining area. and so much more... You're sure to be happy. healthy, safe, and secure while at the Pepperwood House. Pepperwood House is: THE PEPPERWOOD HOUSE THE PEPPERWOOD HOUSE TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING HOMES A path to a new life
main house is a beautiful 2 story modern home, and the second is a single story. Both come with all the common amenity's anybody could ever need or desire, and even some things you've never experienced before (like a Bluetooth controlled shower speaker system, Touch sensitive faucets, and many other 'Smart-Home' devices throughout). Very spacious and Airy, with a beautiful view of the city from a position of elevation, as it is located on Signal Hill. The home is Well Furnished, has a Washer & Dryer, A Large KItchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Multiple Bathrooms. A Patio Deck, as well as a Backyard space with large beautiful shade-providIng trees. (for a peaceful therapeutic setting to enjoy a nice book while outdoors with a gentle breeze and sunshine) The home is gated. as well as being located close to public transit and Food & Shopping centers only a Block away. THE CHERRY HOUSE THE CHERRY HOUSE TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING HOMES A path to a new life
Thank You! Let's bring about meaningful Let's bring about meaningful change in the world by change in the world by contributing to a cause that has contributing to a cause that has the power to positively impact the power to positively impact the lives of many. the lives of many. C O M P A N Y . C O M
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