NEWS & UPDATES
A New Study Paints a Different Picture of Homelessness in California
Researchers found that homeless people in California were often living in poverty within the state, until they suddenly lost their…
The biggest survey of homeless Californians in decades shows why so many are on the streets
Losing income is the No. 1 reason Californians end up homeless – and the vast majority of them say a…
San Jose City Council Adopts Budget Preserving Key Measure E Funding for Affordable Housing
Yesterday, the City of San Jose concluded its months-long budget process by adopting a new fiscal year budget that preserves…
San Jose’s housing plan projected to be more costly
Quick-build temporary shelters are faster and cheaper for San Jose than investing in permanent affordable housing—that’s been Mayor Matt Mahan’s…
Action Alert: Help Keep Affordable Housing Moving in San Jose
Thanks to advocates like you, we’re seeing the conversation around the San Jose budget beginning to shift! And next week, the…
Interim housing in San Jose might be cheap at first, but long-term costs could quickly surge
Budget director says shouldering the costs will be ‘a challenge’ going forward. Mayor says price is worth getting hundreds off…
We’ve invested $54 million in deeply affordable housing. Why?
Our current housing crisis and the resulting levels of homelessness are evidence of a housing market that’s failed to produce…
An in depth look at Santa Clara County’s homelessness reduction efforts
As we’ve been reporting, Santa Clara County and the city of San Jose have released the results of the 2023…
Local Strategies for Housing First
In March 2023, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) held its annual Housing Policy Forum, “Onward to Housing Justice.”…