in Chicago, a social enterprise that helps address the root causes of poverty and homelessness through housing, mental health care, and employment training.
Castro’s solution was simple – to get the items to A Safe Haven quickly, she just went out and bought the toiletries herself. Sitting in her living room surrounded by shopping bags full of shampoo and toothpaste, she says inspiration struck. The pandemic sparked an idea for local woman Maria Castro. She found a way to get everyday necessities — plus a touch of inspiration — to women in need. “I immediately embraced it and loved it! The women that are here at A Safe Haven are here for so many different reasons, some because of job loss, some due to domestic violence, some coming out of prison, even some women that are military veterans are here,” said Vazquez-Rowland.