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2,128 Homeless Individuals In 24 Counties Will Receive Daily Shelter
Through California Department of Housing
And Community Development Program
Homes for the Homeless Awards
Proposition 46: Homes for the Homeless
At "Carol’s Place," a transitional housing shelter in Sacramento, on June 21, 2005, HCD Director Lucetta Dunn announced the award of $34.5 million to provide shelter for homeless individuals and families.
Dunn stated, "The funding announced today will pay for the construction of emergency shelters and transitional housing for the homeless. Projects receiving funding are as diverse as a YWCA Job Corps Program in Los Angeles serving approximately 400 men and women daily to a youth shelter in San Francisco. These awards are consistent with Governor Schwarzenegger’s Initiative to address homelessness."
Implementing the Governor’s initiative, the Department of Housing and Community Development has expedited the award of homeless funds provided by Proposition 46–approved by California’s voters in 2002–which includes the Emergency Housing and Assistance Program – Capital Development funds. This program makes forgivable, deferred interest loans for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of emergency shelters, transitional housing facilities or safe havens for homeless families and individuals.
In two years, $98.7 million has been provided through this Program for shelter facilities to assist 9,055 homeless individuals and families throughout California. Dunn further stated, "Homelessness is a pervasive problem requiring long-term commitments by all of us to long-term solutions. Prop 46 funding has helped us help many, but partnerships with our cities, non-profits, faith-based organizations and community leaders must continue if we are to succeed in providing decent shelter for all in desperate need."
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"The Transitional Living and Community Support Carol’s Place Program provides short-term transitional housing with supportive services for persons with psychiatric disabilities who are also homeless. The 2005 Emergency Housing and Assistance Program – Capital Development award will be utilized to cover the cost of a complete renovation of the facility."
Paul Powell, Ed.S., C.R.C.
Associate Director
Transitional Living and Community Support, Inc.
Sacramento, California
"Walden House would like to salute the Department of Housing and Community Development Homeless Capital Development Program for its support to continue to provide funding of capital development activities to ensure there will be continued support and shelter to homeless individuals and families. We thank you for the funding for our 890 Hayes Facility so that we can continue to be compliant with safety regulations and continue to provide shelter and supportive services to our target population for several years to come. Our clients thank you. And the community thanks you."
Johnson Hor, Esq, MSCIS
Contract Compliance Specialist
Walden House Inc.
San Francisco, California