Amber Sheikh

Amber Sheikh is a San Pedro resident, mother of two, community advocate, and owner of Sheikh/Impact, a nonprofit consulting firm. She has nearly two decades of experience working in and with organizations solving homelessness and income inequality.
’Tis the Season of Giving

The frenzy of gift-giving is very real.  At least I know it is for me, and I suspect it is for many of you. So, I want to take a beat and […]
Feeling Thankful

Like most of you, around this time of year, I start to ponder: Where did this year go?  As I approach the end of 2023, I find myself reflecting on how we’ve […]
The Tenacious Fighter

Shari Weaver is one of my (s)heroes, and I am in awe of her every day.  As the director of the coordinated entry system at Harbor Interfaith Services, her superpower is meeting […]
Strong Advocates

A daughter, a mother, a Navy veteran, and a Hello Kitty enthusiast, Bobbie Lynn is every woman — and her own woman. She has also been homeless off and on for the […]
‘There’s No Way to Not Lose’

This month, I’m catching up with an old friend, Shauna, and her sweet dog, Koa.  The last time we chatted, Shauna was finally settling into her apartment, only to be served with […]
Inside Safe: Moving at the Speed of Trust

This month, I’m going to chat with you about a recent community program I had the chance to experience firsthand in action and share with you what it felt like to see […]
Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Stories have power. I know this because so many of you have reached out to me over the past few months after reading the stories I’ve shared, wanting to see how you […]
The Angelic Troublemaker

Being the family member of a homeless individual is a devastating experience. This month, I share the story of Nathan and the family he left behind when he passed away in November […]
The Bike Whisperer Speaks

Interview has been edited for length and clarity. Have you heard of the “bike whisperer”? If not, let me introduce you. This month, I sat down with Manny – San Pedran, bike […]
Struggle for Services

Interview has been edited for length and clarity. Our stories continue this month with Garrett Dunbar, a former homeless services caseworker/staff member.  I first met Garrett five years ago while he was […]