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$10,000 worth of essential goods from Wings Homeless Advocacy stolen Friday

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Wings Homeless Advocacy announced Tuesday that they had a break-in occur in the evening on January 31 that cost the volunteer-driven nonprofit group $10,000 worth of loss.

They said that the stolen items were taken from the company's storage facility and were intended for the company's Welcome Home Program that provides mattresses, bedding and other household items to people newly housed.

"Since our program is wholly funded by individual donations, this loss has significantly impacted our ability to serve the community," wrote the company in a press release.

Wings Homeless Advocacy group is now seeking the community's help in recovering items as well as hoping to spread awareness.

“For many people, moving into permanent housing is just the first step. Without necessities like a bed or kitchen essentials, it’s challenging to feel at home,” said Caroline Mann, Executive Director of Wings Homeless Advocacy. “This theft is heartbreaking, but we are determined to continue helping our community.”

The company says that they have helped over 1,000 individuals and families stabilize after homelessness since 2010, and that a large part of the assistance provided to people included essential supplies.

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