Articles that explore compassionate strategies to address homelessness in the San Francisco Bay Area:
San Francisco's Department of Building Inspection (DBI) Proposes Eliminating Funding for Key Tenant Support Programs - Due to a citywide budget shortfall, DBI is considering cutting funding for programs like the Code Enforcement Outreach Program (CEOP) and the SRO Collaborative, which support vulnerable tenants through multilingual outreach, housing counseling, and disaster preparedness services. apnews.com+4sfchronicle.com+4sfchronicle.com+4
Mayor Lurie's Proposal to Restructure Homelessness Funding - SF Mayor Daniel Lurie proposes changes to how the city allocates funds from a 2018 tax on its wealthiest companies, aiming for greater flexibility in addressing mental health, drug addiction, and homelessness. axios.com+6sfchronicle.com+6sfchronicle.com+6axios.com+2sfchronicle.com+2nbcbayarea.com+2
DignityMoves Advocates for Interim Housing Solutions - Article discusses the potential of interim housing as a cost-effective and humane solution to unsheltered homelessness in California. dignitymoves.org
UCSF Study Investigates Causes and Impacts of Homelessness - A comprehensive study by UCSF highlights that many Californians experience homelessness due to unaffordable housing, emphasizing the need for policy changes.ucsf.edu
Coalition on Homelessness: Organizing for Permanent Solutions - The Coalition on Homelessness works to create permanent solutions to homelessness while protecting the human rights of those forced to remain on the streets. cohsf.org
Episcopal Community Services (ECS) Provides Holistic Support - ECS offers essential services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in San Francisco, addressing multiple causes leading to homelessness.sf.gov+4ecs-sf.org+4bayareacs.org+4
Catholic Charities' Homelessness Prevention Program - This program aims to ensure vulnerable people have a home by providing eviction prevention support, rental assistance, and referrals to community agencies.catholiccharitiessf.org
Bay Area Council Economic Institute's Report on Homelessness - Analysis of the Bay Area's homelessness crisis, examining shelter mandates, government intervention, and policy changes. sfchronicle.com+4bayareaeconomy.org+4cohsf.org+4
Tipping Point Community's Investment in Housing Solutions - Tipping Point partners with Bay Area organizations to ensure everyone has a safe place to call home, focusing on homelessness prevention and improved transparency. tippingpoint.org+1sff.org+1
Guide: How to Help Homeless People in the Bay Area - Interactive guide listing volunteer and charity groups across the Bay Area that support homeless individuals, offering various ways to contribute.projects.sfchronicle.com