Irene and Hannah were surprised to discover a mutual connection when they moved in together. Hannah met Irene’s late husband at UC Berkeley years ago, not knowing that she would end up living in the house he and Irene built. For Irene, finding someone to help around the house was a key reason she joined Home Match. Household tasks like loading the dishwasher were getting harder to manage on her own.
Meanwhile, Hannah had been looking for affordable housing with no luck: “The alternatives were getting very depressing.” Discovering Home Match was a gift, she says: “I’m lucky it fell into place at exactly the right time.”
Now Hannah manages the kitchen of their shared home, in exchange for lower costs. “Hannah cleans whether I want her to or not,” jokes Irene. The service exchange also gives them a chance to get to know each other. “She needs more help than just a roommate and we do that too, and that brings us closer,” says Hannah.

Two music-lovers were matched and now make the perfect duet. Carmencita is a retired concert pianist and piano teacher, and Glen sings in his local church choir. At the signing of their match agreement, the two even held an impromptu concert – Carmencita accompanied Glen as he sang a few songs for the lucky Home Match staff.
Their match has been in perfect harmony ever since: “When he [Glen] is at a grocery store, he sends a text to ask what I need,” Carmencita says. “Thanks to Home Match, I found a good house companion and friend.” Glen shares her sentiment: “Thank you, Home Match, for matching me with someone who is kind and considerate. … This is a miracle that I found someone so similar to my personality.”