Celebrating Brian Trigueros: 2024 Unsung Hero
We are thrilled to announce that Brian Trigueros, our Housing Navigator Supervisor, has been named one of United to End Homelessness’s 2024 Unsung Hero of the Year! Brian's dedication and hard work have made a profound impact on families experiencing homelessness, and we are incredibly proud of his achievements.
Brian’s commitment to helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness find housing is truly admirable. He works tirelessly behind the scenes, making a significant impact on the most vulnerable members of our community. Brian goes above and beyond when providing guidance to individuals and families in need of support, and his dedication deserves to be celebrated.
The Unsung Hero of the Year Award recognizes individuals at partner organizations of United to End Homelessness who have gone above and beyond, working tirelessly to end homelessness for the people in their care. From case managers and nonprofit leaders to volunteers, each person plays a unique role in creating a new vision for solving homelessness in Orange County, and Brian was recognized among several other change-makers in the community.
Brian has been with Encompass Housing for the past year, serving as the Housing Navigation Supervisor. Reflecting on what led him to this line of work, Brian shares, "I was motivated to join this line of work by my desire to make a positive impact in the community." His commitment to making a difference is evident in everything he does.
Being part of the Encompass Housing team has been an invaluable experience for Brian. He appreciates the strong sense of collaboration within the team and believes that teamwork is key to achieving our goals and objectives and has been instrumental in helping families find stability and security.
One of the most rewarding aspects of Brian's job is seeing the positive impact on families' lives. "It is so rewarding to see the positive impact we have on families, even if it's just one at a time," he says. One particular heartwarming experience stands out. A family he helped secure housing for expressed their gratitude to him, sharing that they could finally enjoy a meal together for the first time in over five years. "Knowing that I had a hand in making that possible made me feel proud of the work we do at Encompass Housing," says Brian.
Brian emphasizes the importance of housing stability, especially in today's world. "Everyone deserves a safe, warm, and stress-free place to call home. We must work together as a community to ensure that everyone has access to safe and stable housing," he urges. His words remind us of the critical role housing plays in the well-being of individuals and families, and that together, we can truly support and empower our community members.
Congratulations, Brian! Your hard work and dedication inspire us every day, and we are proud to have you leading our Housing Team.