Support grows for mother of teen killed in Santana High shooting [Video]

The shooting death of her son Randy forced Mari Gordon Rayborn to the streets where she has lived for the past nine years.

SAN DIEGO — Mari Gordon-Rayborn’s life fell apart after her 17 year old son Randy was murdered in the 2001 Santana High School shooting.

For nearly a decade, Gordon-Rayborn has been homeless, struggling through grief and loss.

Following a months-long search through the streets of El Cajon, CBS 8 found Gordon-Rayborn living in her small white sedan.

After our interview with her aired, community members reached out to CBS 8 asking how they could help Gordon-Rayborn find a home and medical care. Now, there’s a way.

CBS 8 partnered with Home Start San Diego, a non-profit dedicated to preventing child abuse, and also helps people experiencing homlessness in San Diego find a safe and secure place to live.