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Dwellings: Searching for Solutions to Homelessness
Episode 36 of the Dwellings Podcast by the San José Housing Department features Destination: Home CEO Jennifer Loving, who offers…
How Santa Clara County, California, prevented over 33,000 at-risk residents from becoming homeless
A unique partnership between local leaders and nonprofit partners is improving lives and saving taxpayers money As the Director of…
New Affordable Housing Developments in San José Offer Dignity and Safety to Residents
Cathy Avilez lost her home and then her job after falling victim to identity fraud. After several years of homelessness,…
A Collaborative Approach to Stop Homelessness Before It Starts
For many families, having a home isn’t just about having a safe place to sleep. A stable home provides stability, builds community, and…
County Board of Supervisors Approves Nearly $29 Million in Funding for Five New Affordable Housing Projects
Measure A is on track to fund more than 5,800 units of affordable housing, surpassing the initial goal of 4,800….
A Look Behind Cisco Crisis Response
In 2018, Cisco committed US$50 million in grant funding over five years-the largest corporate donation of its kind at the…
Building a Homelessness Prevention System: A Toolkit for Launching, Operating, and Managing an Evidence-Based Program
The United States is experiencing a homelessness crisis unlike anything the country has seen before. A 2024 national census counted 770,000 people…
New homelessness prevention toolkit empowers communities with proven, cost-effective way to keep families housed
A new homelessness prevention toolkit is now available to help cities and counties across the country take a proactive approach…
2024 Lived Experience Leadership Conference: Giving Those Most Impacted a Seat at the Table
The atmosphere was electric—a series of packed rooms buzzing with conversations that shifted between hope and determination, sentiments uniquely framed…