When Karla’s husband passed away after a sudden illness, her world was upended. What followed was a period of deep uncertainty—seven children, one car, and a life completely upended.

At Jewish Family Service’s Safe Parking Program—Rose Canyon Lot, the family found something more than a place to stay. They found safety. Stability. A way to move forward.

This is the story of resilience, of a mother rebuilding, and of a family finding their way home. First shared at the 2026 Heart & Soul Gala.