Brenda Cardenas: Animal Care Attendant

Brenda was with the Corps for about a year and a half. During her time here, she experience a lot of personal and professional growth. Hear more about Brenda's journey in the video below.

With a long commute from Gilroy and no car, she decided moving into our Tiny Home program would provide the stability she needed to stay focused and build independence. With support from staff and supervisors, Brenda stepped outside her comfort zone and became more confident in her abilities

"I've always loved working with animals, being around animals. That's something I've always wanted to do."

Brenda is now working as an Animal Care Attendant for the City of San José. In this position, she will be responsible for feeding, cleaning, and caring for animals.

We're proud of Brenda's journey and thrilled to see her step into a career that aligns with her passion!

Brenda at her new job. "I do something different every day. Today I was working with cats. I'm enjoying it so much!"