ABOUT US

Jake's Journey Home's mission is simple: Connect. Respect. Assist.

We connect with unhoused persons—veterans or community members—through respect and coordination of services. Providing wraparound services, including inpatient care, day treatment, mental health support, therapy, medical assistance, job training, vocational skills, higher education opportunities, and meeting basic needs such as food, DMV assistance, social security support, and access to essential cards. Additionally, we offer peer support to facilitate a lifepath change. These services ensure that each person's tomorrow is better than today.

On September 1, 2019, my son Jake Shuman, a veteran and small business owner, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind loving friends and family, as well as a legacy of empathy, generosity, and humility.

Jake Shuman's larger-than-life personality, entrepreneurial spirit, and aggressive work ethic imparted a sense of "you are important to me."

Respect was at the very heart and essence of my son, who was always willing to share his time, resources, and opportunities with others.

Though he is now in a better place, our non-profit, Jake's Journey Home, is committed to continuing Jake Shuman's legacy of making tomorrow better than today for those in need.

I continue for Joey, who passed on August 1, 2021, just two weeks before he was to begin Jake’s Journey Home’s program. Joey endured a childhood trauma and was working toward hope and healing when a fentanyl poisoning took his life. Losing Joey was my second loss of a child, a loss that deepened my resolve to act.

Joey’s story is why we continue to reach people sooner, remove barriers to care, and meet individuals where they are. In his memory, I am committed to making sure compassion is paired with action, and that no one is left waiting for help when their life depends on it.

Left to Right: Sacramento County Supervisor, Rosario Rodriguez, Mika Klinsmann (Assistant to California Senator, Roger Niello), President & Co-Founder, Jeanne Shuman, and Co-Founder & Jake's Twin, Nicole.

Ribbon Cutting for Jake's Journey Home Community Assist Center on January 15, 2026.

With your support, Jake’s Journey Home achieved a major milestone in 2024 with the launch of our Mobile Day Center. This outreach resource allows us to connect directly with veterans and unhoused community members, providing access to mental health services, VA benefits, substance abuse support, job skills training, medical care, and life coaching.

The Mobile Day Center strengthens our ability to meet people where they are—building trust, expanding access to care, and creating pathways toward stability and self-sufficiency.

On January 15, 2026, Jake’s Journey Home achieved a major milestone with the establishment of our Community Assist Center—a sustainable solution for individuals at risk. The center provides essential wraparound services, including mental health support, inpatient care, job training, education opportunities, and assistance with basic needs.

Guided by our commitment to Connect, Respect, and Assist, the Community Assist Center serves as a welcoming space where individuals can access critical resources, rebuild stability, and take meaningful steps toward self-sufficiency and a brighter future.