Homeless Chihuahua & Her Hooman Need Your Help

Pastor Kennedy of First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood &  Meg Comerford are organizing a fund raiser for a homeless woman, Marlene,  and her companion, Coco “the wonder Chihuahua”.


 A few months ago, Marlene was a total stranger whose path crossed with a holy man and a dog loving parishioner. Marlene had been sleeping on the steps of the church.   She was once a successful office manager until personal tragedy (loss of her soul mate) knocked her to her knees, and a covid job loss assisted by kicking her to the curb.

 We are trying to reconstruct her life.  She is presently living in a leaky tent, washing store windows and sweeping up trash to feed “her Er sinai Coco”.  Her immediate  needs include housing, counseling, a new job and dental work.

Marlene is a hard worker with a strong belief in God and is now part of the estimated 3 million homeless. 

First, and foremost we are asking for your prayers, a short note of encouragement and of possible, a donation.

“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.”


About First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood
First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood has a clear vision, to see people transformed by the love of Jesus in Hollywood and beyond. In that work, we welcome everyone to join us – from those who are already following Jesus to those who are simply spiritually curious. Wherever people come from, whatever your color or ethnicity, whether you live in a million dollar home or have no home at all, and no matter who you choose to love, at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, we believe everyone has a place in God’s family.