COVID-19 Response
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, it became clear that the most severe impacts would fall upon the poorest and most vulnerable residents in our community. This includes those who are currently experiencing homelessness, as well as those living paycheck-to-paycheck who are often just one financial jolt away from being pushed into homelessness.
So, at Destination: Home, we focused on doing everything we could to support these vulnerable households during the crisis. Learn more about our COVID-19 financial & rental assistance programs, the coordinated effort to assist our homeless neighbors during the pandemic, and the many generous funders who supported our COVID-19 response.
You can also view News related to our COVID-19 efforts further below!
News & Updates
Changing Our Systems to Prevent Homelessness
More people than ever are at risk of homelessness nationwide. A record-breaking 22.5 million renter households are rent-burdened and just one unexpected…
Meeting the Growing Need for Homelessness Prevention
In July, we celebrated the 5th anniversary of our countywide Homelessness Prevention System, a unique partnership designed to prevent homelessness before…
Recording: Homelessness Prevention System – Community Briefing
This past July marked the 5th anniversary of the Homelessness Prevention System (HPS) – a unique partnership between public agencies,…
Apple partnerships are helping build new homes and new starts in communities across California
At the recently opened Veterans Square housing complex in Pittsburg, California, a new community is blossoming. It’s not uncommon to…
Video: Destination: Home and partners provide emergency assistance during the pandemic
During the pandemic, Destination: Home has coordinated efforts with Cisco and Silicon Valley Community Foundation to distribute funds to organizations like Latinas Contra…
Out of the Pandemic, A Better Approach to Homelessness
How two communities have transformed their homelessness response and prevention strategies
Preventing Homelessness in Our Community
$42 million has gone to 15,530 families throughout the pandemic Our latest phase of rent relief launched in May, and…
Apple spends $1 billion of $2.5 billion effort to fight California housing crisis
Apple has spent $1 billion of its $2.5 billion pledge to improve housing access in California, with money going to assist first-time…
It’s Official: California Extends Eviction Protections
State also moves closer to approving $12 billion in new funding to address homelessness Earlier this week, Governor Newsom signed AB…