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This program connects community members seeking housing with older adults who have extra space in their homes. Each match is personalized with the process overseen by program staff—at no cost to participants. Home Match benefits everyone. It decreases isolation, provides housing security, and above all, builds community.

If you have a room to spare in your home, consider opening your doors to provide an affordable option for someone facing today’s challenging housing market. Home Match is also an opportunity for you to earn additional income and gain more security, and the extra perk is the social connection you’ll both make.

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Commonality. Companionship. Community.

Watch homemates discuss how Home Match brought them together, in a friendship that could not have happened any other way.

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Home Match can help you find an affordable home in a supportive community—but the added
benefit is it enables older adults to age in place, in the home they love. Creating connection has a lot of upside!

Home Match reshapes today’s housing dynamics. By connecting people with a spare room or Accessible Dwelling Unit (ADU) to those looking for a space to live, we help both parties find the ideal fit. Shared spaces evolve into lively communities and the cost of living is more reasonable for all involved. This is the way to stay.

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Home-sharing isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition, and our support staff goes to great lengths to make the perfect match every time. We think we’ve got it down to a science, but don’t take our word for it—here are some special people whose stories will inspire you.

The SF Chronicle: Bay Area housing crisis: S.F. plays roommate matchmaker to prevent homelessness

Oaklandside: A win-win? Free service links up older homeowners with lower-income renters

Marin Living Magazine: This Nonprofit is Helping People in Marin Find Homes

Senior Director, Home Match

With a wealth of experience in marketing, entrepreneurship and business development, Chris Moore excels at identifying market opportunities and creating effective solutions that enhance organizational growth. Chris received his BA from Duke University and after some time in the Ad Tech sector at companies like Google, LinkedIn, and Criteo he founded an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADUs) project management company in 2017. The goal being to add more units to help with the housing crisis in the Bay Area. As Senior Director of Home Match, Chris gets to combine his passions for housing accessibility, marketing, business development and the community. He thrives on collaboration, working with teams to turn innovative ideas into successful projects. Outside of his professional endeavors, Chris enjoys cooking, the arts, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Director of Strategy

Luke completed his BA in International Relations at San Francisco State University and his MA in Human Geography at the University of British Columbia where he also taught as a Sessional Lecturer and advanced to candidacy in the Human Geography PhD program conducting research on the history of cities and critical pedagogy. Luke’s participatory research into health and wellbeing in urban communities led him to transition from his university career into non-profit community work with organizations in Vancouver, BC, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Luke brings a deep understanding of the history of cities and urban planning to bear in developing creative solutions for contemporary urban issues like housing shortages and environmental degradation. Outside of work Luke carries on his passion for philosophy and poetry in conversation with the liminal spaces between natural and urban landscapes.

Director of Operations

Lucie received a BA in International Relations from San Francisco State University and a Master of International Forestry with a focus on community forest management from the University of British Columbia. She has 14 years of experience working for non-profits in diverse environments, and a passion for engaging with the public via varied mediums. Though Lucie’s studies and career have been diverse, they have all been grounded in service to and strengthening of communities. In her down time Lucie enjoys walking in the woods, spending quality time with friends, and exploring philosophy across disciplines.

Languages: English, German

Program Director, Home Match Marin

Joseph Shumake completed his BA in Interdisciplinary Studies at California Institute of Integral Studies where he focused on the connection between art and psychological and social health. Joseph has spent the past 15 years working in community services in a variety of fields including teaching, facilitating trauma informed victim impact groups for incarcerated individuals, working as a case manager for unhoused youth and later managing a Transitional Living Program for TAY (Transitional Age Youth) youth in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to his work in community services, Joseph has maintained a steadfast commitment to his creative practice, song writing, through the years. He recently moved to Santa Rosa with his wife and newborn. He likes to spend his free time making music, building and riding custom motorcycles, and enjoying the outdoors.

Associate Director, Alameda

Originally from Oakland, Rachel lived in Los Angeles working in the music industry, from being a personal artist manager, to record label owner, to VP at Disney, launching their pop label Hollywood Records. After 25 years, she felt a new calling in life: working with seniors. First, she was a Program Director at Rebuilding Together Oakland, then for St. Vincent DePaul, and on to Director of Acting Living and Transportation at Lake Park Senior Community. Finally, she has landed at Home Match! She recently moved to San Leandro, and likes spending her time on long walks with her dogs, and considers herself a voracious reader and experiential cook.

Associate Director, Contra Costa

Logan completed her BA in Psychology from San Francisco State University and her MBA in Organizational Leadership from University of California-Davis. She has over 10 years of experience working with diverse populations through social work and non-profits. Logan finds motivation and drive through the ability to help individuals in the county she grew up in—Contra Costa County. In her free time Logan enjoys spending time with her two dogs and her family as well as doing anything creative from crafts to singing.

Languages: English, Spanish

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