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VIDEO: Federal Grant to Help House Families and Youth in Foster Care at Risk of Homelessness

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The County receives a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fund 49 new housing vouchers for families and youth in foster care and at risk of homelessness. 

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VIDEO: A Safe Place to Sleep

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It’s been a little over a year since the Safe Parking site opened below the State Route 67 overpass on North Magnolia Ave in East County. The program has served 104 people onsite, 30% of them being seniors.

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VIDEO: Safe Parking is Angel’s Answer to a Prayer

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Last summer, the County’s Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities led an effort to transform a freeway underpass into a safe space for people experiencing homelessness and living in their cars. For people like Angel Gomez and his girl Luna, the Safe Parking lot has been life changing.

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County Awards $29 Million for Affordable, Supportive Housing Units

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More than $29 million in affordable housing funds and 121 project-based vouchers have been awarded to nine developments by the County of San Diego’s Housing and Community Development Services. 

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Annual Point in Time Count Draws Hundreds of Volunteers

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Nearly 1,500 volunteers walked the streets of San Diego County early this morning looking to engage with people experiencing homelessness as part of the region’s Point in Time Count.

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VIDEO: County Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing in Oceanside

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A new affordable housing project broke ground today in Oceanside. When finished, Greenbrier Village will become home to low-income people, including those experiencing or at-risk of homelessness.