.Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced $175 million for new permanent supportive housing units. Of that, $65 million will go to CoCs in states with fewer than 2.5 million people. Up to 20% of the funding can be used for supportive services. Learn more about the CoCBuilds NOFO ⬇️

Jonathan Russell, County Health Housing & Homelessness Dir., talked with Senior Advocates for Hope & Justice. Anne asked about subsidies in low-income #housing. Keith asked about #SupremeCourt criminalization of #homelessness. Sheila asked about trauma at temporary housing sites.

Housing solves homelessness, not sweeps.

Our work paid off last fiscal year, leading 21 Seniors to temporary #housing and 34 Seniors to permanency, feeding thousands of meals, and providing valuable community programming.

NEW: The Alliance’s Homelessness Research Institute has released the State of Homelessness: 2024 Edition. View the interactive report here: buff.ly/3y4LZrD

“Mayors can make a huge difference,” said AMO. “You cannot pursue criminalization as your primary way of pursuing homelessness and also drive the numbers down." apnews.com/article/san-fr…

Connecting unsheltered people with permanent housing and wraparound services immediately, rather than arresting them for sleeping outside? Very demure, very mindful.

Senior Leaders Keith, Jesse, Renee & Sandra joined Advocacy Manager Courtney Welch & Organizer Ruby Rodriguez at @EBHO_Housing's Faith & Justice Day of Action. Courtney & Ruby inspired faith leaders and affordable housing providers to vote, act, and lead on #HousingJustice.

Thank you to Sutter Health Plan for having us at their Oakland Pride resource pavilion and for supporting housing as an important factor in the health outcomes of elders. Our partnership is so critical for Seniors of all identities. #SutterProud Pictured: our staff and family.

NEW: HUD announced more than $6 million to kickstart plans to revitalize communities across America through 🏚️ redeveloping severely distressed housing 👪 improving outcomes for residents and families 🛒 building new neighborhood amenities hud.gov/press/press_re…

Read all about St. Mary's Center Seniors, new preschool murals, new transitional housing, 50th Anniversary Fund works in progress plus Sr. Marilyn's vision for hashtag #TheNext50 in our Room to Grow newsletter. stmaryscenter.org/24-newsletter/

Sharing data from California Budget & Policy Center that shows the reality we see coming true for Seniors experiencing poverty. Read the report: tinyurl.com/senior23poverty

Important info for homeless service providers. PSA: Our center is an official county Voting Center!

Maria's journey from homelessness to hope began with a phone call to St. Mary's Center (Now on Bluesky). Now, she has her own affordable home and a community supporting her every step of the way. This is her story ⬇️

Today, HUD announced $3 million to shelter victims displaced by Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina and people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We also announced a new streamlined waiver process to provide more flexibility for disaster response and recovery grants.

Prop 5 makes it easier for communities to address local needs like housing and safety. St. Mary's Council of Elders and Board of Directors endorse Yes on Prop 5 -- and we walk the walk!

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