SR City Connections: Homelessness Point-in-Time Count | Caritas Homes Grand Opening | General Plan Update Open Houses | Mutual Aid | Creek Week Activities | And More
The City of Santa Rosa sent this bulletin at 08/24/2023 05:30 PM PDT
Point-in-Time Count Shows 30% Fewer Residents Experiencing Homelessness in Santa Rosa
Results from the 2023 Point-in-Time Count show the City of Santa Rosa, in coordination with the Sonoma Continuum of Care, is successfully addressing homelessness. During this year’s count conducted in January, 22% fewer residents were identified as experiencing homelessness countywide, and 30% fewer were counted within Santa Rosa. “While there is still plenty of work to be done to ensure all Santa Rosans are housed, these results are promising and encouraging to see,” said Megan Basinger, Director of the Housing and Community Services Department. LEARN MORE
Caritas Homes Opens Downtown, Providing Affordable Housing for Chronically Homeless Residents
Today, the City of Santa Rosa and its Housing Authority joined Burbank Housing and Catholic Charities in celebrating the opening of Caritas Homes Phase 1 – a new 64-unit affordable housing complex in the City’s downtown. The Housing Authority committed nearly $9 million in Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery funds to the project and 30 Section-8, Project-Based Vouchers for chronically homeless households. The vouchers will ensure the units remain affordable to residents for decades. Robust onsite services such as mental health services, case management, care coordination, substance use treatment services, and permanent supportive housing services will also be offered. LEARN MORE
What to Read
Join Mayor Rogers and Councilmember Alvarez for a Town Hall on Sept. 7
Come hang out on the lower lawn at Howarth Park this Friday night for another Movies in the Park featuring the Super Mario Bros. Movie! SEE SCHEDULE
Are you heading Downtown or toward Fulton this weekend? Look out for traffic impacts from the Santa Rosa Marathon. READ MORE
Don’t miss Coffee with a Cop next Thursday, Aug. 31, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Starbucks at 2780 Stony Point Rd., Bellevue Commons. LEARN MORE
Did You Know?
Explore, Enjoy, and Learn About Our Creeks During Creek Week 2023
Celebrate Creek Week, Sept. 16-23! During Creek Week 2023, we invite you to celebrate, nurture, and explore our local creeks in new ways. Sign up for one or more of our in-person events or participate virtually by completing activities online. Registration for in-person events is required.
Beginners Nature Journaling in the Laguna De Santa Rosa (9/16)
Guided Nature Walk at Flat Rock Park (9/17)
Tour of Santa Rosa’s Downtown Underground (9/19 and 9/21)
Tour de Creek Trail Bike Ride (9/22)
Creek to Coast Cleanup on the Prince Memorial Greenway (9/23)
Take advantage of these fantastic Creek Week activities! REGISTER TODAY
