In September, Our Executive Director, Carrie Grover, was featured on the Grow Healthy. Help People. podcast, produced by Accordus. In this in-depth conversation, Carrie shared the story behind her journey from volunteer to nonprofit leader, and how TCCC continues to meet the growing needs of Tracy’s unhoused community through compassion, creativity, and connection.
Carrie spoke about the real, human side of TCCC’s work, including moments that remind her why it matters. “There was a young kid who showed up on our [TCCC] office and my staff helped him… the next morning I was on Facebook and somebody had posted a picture of a missing person and it was that kid… We ended up getting him a bus ticket, got him back home to Oregon where he was from… we helped reunite a missing family, which was really exciting.”
She also highlighted that the heart of the organization is the staff and volunteers who bring empathy and lived experience to every outreach effort. With programs like mobile showers, laundry services, case management, and street outreach, TCCC provides hands-on, life-changing assistance across San Joaquin County. “Four of my staff were previously unhoused themselves,” Carrie shared. “Not only are we providing resources for people, but then I’m able to employ people and keep them employed and therefore housed after—and their experience is just invaluable in working with our clients.”
Carrie also discussed the challenges of leading a growing organization, from funding uncertainties to finding permanent space for TCCC’s expanding services. Yet, her optimism and belief in the Tracy community are unwavering. “We do great work and I’m really privileged to be a part of it,” she said.
You can listen to Carrie’s full interview on the Grow Healthy. Help People. podcast, or view it below, where she offers a genuine look into what it takes to create lasting change.
Back in September, we were honored to welcome representatives from Leprino Foods for a check presentation and meet-and-greet with our staff and outreach team. This marks the second year that Leprino’s Community Foundation has generously supported our mission to serve Tracy’s unhoused and at-risk residents.
Last year, Leprino funded the purchase of the truck that pulls our mobile laundry trailer, an essential part of providing free laundry services throughout the community. This year, their donation helped fund a portion of our Outreach Van, which transports clients to medical appointments, shelters, and family reunifications, and allows staff to deliver food, hygiene kits, and other necessities directly to people in need.
During the visit, Leprino employees had the chance to tour the outreach van and learn more about how their contribution helps us reach people where they are. We’re deeply grateful for Leprino’s continued partnership and their commitment to improving lives right here in Tracy.
Thank you, Leprino Foods, for standing with TCCC and helping us bring care, compassion, and connection to our community.
San Joaquin County’s nonprofits are the backbone of our community. A new report, A Day Without Nonprofits from the Bay Area Council Economic Institute and United Way of San Joaquin County, shows just how devastating it would be if these organizations disappeared. Nonprofits contribute nearly $1 billion to the local economy, employ over 20,000 people, and provide essential services that government agencies alone cannot meet.
At Tracy Community Connections Center (TCCC), we see this impact firsthand. Every shower, case management session, and outreach effort demonstrates why nonprofits matter. Without organizations like TCCC, thousands in Tracy would lose access to food, housing support, healthcare connections, and hope. We encourage you to read the full report here
to understand why investing in nonprofits isn’t optional but essential to the health and future of San Joaquin County.
Our Executive Director, Carrie Grover, recently appeared on the ‘Unified Purpose’ podcast in the episode titled “Whole Person Care: Empowering Homeless Individuals & Sustainable Change.” Listen to the episode here.
Carrie shares how TCCC’s relationship-first model goes beyond addressing immediate needs, focusing on building long-term trust with clients to tackle the root causes of homelessness. Listeners will hear about TCCC’s innovative mobile services including showers, laundry, food, and case management which restore dignity and support mental well-being for unhoused individuals.
The episode also highlights our collaborative approach to systemic solutions. By partnering with hospitals, behavioral health providers, food banks, and more, TCCC ensures comprehensive support while avoiding duplication of services through a centralized Homeless Management Information System. Carrie discusses the organization’s work in eviction prevention, family reunification, and other long-term strategies, offering an inspiring look at how Whole Person Care empowers individuals and strengthens communities.
Tracy Community Connections Center (TCCC) is proud to share that our Executive Director, Carrie Grover, was recently invited to the California State Assembly to be recognized as a leader in homeless services. Carrie attended the Assembly during the introduction of HR 44 (Ward), a resolution honoring the invaluable work of homeless service providers across California in recognition of Homelessness Awareness Month, November 2025.
The resolution highlights the extraordinary dedication of providers who work tirelessly to help individuals and families end their episodes of homelessness. It notes that California has more than 187,000 people experiencing homelessness, and that providers deliver critical services including outreach, street medicine, food assistance, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing. It also recognizes the challenges providers face, from affordable housing shortages and low wages to emotional trauma and staffing difficulties, as well as their innovative responses during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic through programs like Project Roomkey and Homekey.
We are grateful for the recognition, and the emphasis that it places on the work of homeless service providers like ourselves in a collective effort requiring compassion, resilience, and collaboration. This honor reflects the dedication of every staff member, volunteer, and partner who helps our community’s most vulnerable neighbors find stability and hope. The Assembly’s acknowledgment underscores the essential role of these services and the urgent need to support the people who deliver them.
At TCCC, we remain committed to connecting those experiencing homelessness with resources, guidance, and immediate relief. This recognition serves as both an honor and a renewed call to action to continue advocating for housing solutions and the well-being of our unhoused neighbors.
