California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Oct. 4 that the state is awarding $130.7 million to 18 local governments to remove homeless encampments, provide shelter, and offer supportive services and care to impacted individuals.
“We’re supporting local communities’ efforts to get people out of encampments and connected with care and housing across the state,” Newsom said in a press release. “It’s important and urgent work that requires everyone to do their part. The state has committed more than $27 billion to help local governments tackle the homelessness crisis—and we want to see $27 billion worth of results.”
Money can be used to provide permanent or interim housing, vouchers, navigation and rehousing services, or to pay security deposits and moving expenses for permanent housing, among other solutions….