NEWS: Boost to County’s Efforts to End Homelessness
San Mateo County, California sent this bulletin at 05/12/2023 12:15 PM PDT
May 12, 2023
For Immediate Release
Boost to County’s Efforts to End Homelessness
Redwood City — The County of San Mateo will receive federal funds to provide housing for 20 individuals or families that have among the highest need for shelter and services.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development selected the County and its partners for a competitive grant that totals $3.5 million over three years. The bulk of the funds – $2.47 million – will provide 20 new housing vouchers.
“This is great news because we know the solution to homelessness is first and foremost access to housing,” said Selina Toy Lee of the County’s Human Services Agency. “Once individuals and families have stable housing, then we can help them with the supports they need such as health care, counseling and other services.”
