Our mission is to empower families to self-sufficiency. We hope McHenry House Tracy Family Shelter is the last shelter of temporary housing program that the families we serve will need. We offer counseling, guidance, referrals of employment and housing.
Learn MoreSince 1987, the McHenry House Tracy Family Shelter has responded to the needs of families in crisis from Tracy and regions surrounding the City. Over 6,439 children have passed through the doors of McHenry House Tracy Family Shelter. Currently we operate in Tracy, California and are able to provide housing and support for up to 7 families.
We provide a path to self-sufficiency through the teaching of basic life skills, counseling, support, direction, housing, medical care, treatment for addictions and employment guidance. Our services are provided regardless of race, age, creed, religion, national origin, disability or marital status.
McHenry House Tracy Family Shelter is a 501(c)(3) corporation recognized by the Internal Revenue Service and qualified to grant receipts for tax-deductible donations. McHenry House is governed by a board of directors and is audited annually.
Through our program, we offer a broad mix of activities, special events, resources and targeted services that are available days, evenings, weekends and holidays. These include food and clothing, referrals to medical and mental health, birthday, holidays and cultural celebrations. The children of McHenry House Tracy Family Shelter have experienced a multitude of traumas, including the absence of a parent and always the loss of a home. Our program is designed to keep the family together and to cope with the problems that affect them.
Family Crisis Intervention
Client Services
Personal Welfare
Financial Services
Child Welfare
Communication Skills
*We offer services to single fathers, mothers and two parent families. There is no age limit on male children living with parents.
Built in 1910 and renovated in 1974 as a single family home, The McHenry House for the Homeless has a long history. Originally, it was built with six bedrooms, each containing it's own washbasin and one bathroom. The house had two parlors, a dining room, a kitchen, a sun porch, front and back porch and a balcony.
In 1915, the home was purchased by Major Rice and his wife. Under the ownership of the couple, the home served as a rooming house for the railroad people of Tracy. In 1918 the Rice family moved the structure to a larger lot facing the street.
They then constructed "Douglas Arms" apartments with eight units on the other half of the lot. Along with these units, the Rice family also owned ten garages and a small house situated to the south of the apartments.
In 1974 the property was sold to Burton and Barbara Fizpatrick. The Fizpatricks lived in this Victorian house for 14 years, then they sold it to the non-profit and it became the McHenry House Tracy Family Shelter.
McHenry House Tracy Family Shelter needs your support. Therefore we plan several community events each year, giving the community of Tracy several opportunities to contribute and serve. Thank you for supporting the McHenry House!
The Magic of Cosmo - A Journey of Mystic Wonders
June 15, 2024 6:00PM at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts
Evening of Sharing - Dinner, Auction & Community
March 16, 2024 @ 5:00PM at the Brown's Hanger
Kids in a Box Evening at McHenry House Tracy Family Shelter
September 20, 2024 @ 5PM - 9PM
McHenry House Tracy Family Shelter is operated by an all-volunteer Board of Directors and a staff of 6 dedicated individuals. The citizens and businesses of Tracy, United Way, San Joaquin County and government and private grants support it. The 2nd Time Around Thrift Store, located at 619 Central Avenue, provides low cost goods to those in need, and a steady source of funding to the McHenry House Tracy Family Shelter.
Armenia Pereira
Director / Case Manager
Aurelia Aranda
Program Assistant
Eva Ochoa
Night Supervisor
Jesenia Cabrera
Night Supervisor
Yolanda Sedam
Night Supervisor
Nellie Mancuso
Kitchen Supervisor
Cilicia Rodriguez
Evening Supervisor/ Office Assistant
Vincent Marchini
President
Marlene Hepner
Vice President
Chris Potts
Treasurer
Olivia Vieira
Secretary
Christine Cardoza
Board Member
David Rainey
Board Member
Harold K. Reich
Board Member
Donna Baker
Board Member
Julie Galeazzi
Board Member
619 Central Ave, Tracy, CA 95376. To Volunteer at this store, please call 209-510-6417.
Martha Banales
Store Clerk
There are many ways in which you can help, and nobody is too young or too old. The homeless have many needs, and they can only be solved if we work together. Here are some of the ways you can help and make a difference in someone's life:
Become A Volunteer
We are not accepting any volunteers at the shelter, but hoping to start in a near future. Email us to be put on the waiting list.
Sponsor A Fundraiser
Join our team and participate in planning and coordinating events to raise funds to support our programs and services. If you enjoy event planning, this is for you!
Donations of clothing, shoes and small household items are accepted at the McHenry House office, located at 739 A Street, between 8am - 12pm, Monday to Friday. New or nearly new donations for the shelter are always appreciated.
Currently we are in need of Sheets (Twin, Double, Queen), Blankets (Twin, Double, Queen), Towels (Bath and Kitchen), Kitchen Supplies (Flatware, Dishes, Pots, Pans, Glasses, Utensils), brown paper bags for lunches, zip-lock sandwich bags, paper towels and fresh fruits and fresh vegetables.
We are no longer able to accept Bedroom furniture (mattresses, box springs, etc), Household furniture (sofas, dressers, etc), Children's furniture (high chairs, car seats, walkers, etc), Toys and Electronics (televisions, microwaves, etc).
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