Homeless at 16, Boden began volunteering in a San Francisco drop in shelter. He served 16 years as Exec. Director of San Francisco s Coalition on Homelessness. He founded the Community Housing Partnership, and was president and board member for 10 years. Currently he is the Executive and Organizing Director for Western Regional Advocacy Project, in San Francisco. He writes articles and opinion pieces, travels to give speeches and training seminars, receiving community awards and recognitions from city, county, and state officials for his involvement and advocacy with the homeless community.