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Success Stories Resident Patrick smiling in his kitchen

November 27, 2024

Residents Thankful and Hopeful in Their New Home (Video)

Patrick had lost all hope. He was experiencing homelessness, and he was not sure if his life could continue. Then Patrick moved into his new home at The Neighborhood Village.

“I keep thinking I am dreaming, but I am not. This is my…

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November 26, 2024

New Tools and Funding Available for Local Communities To Build More Supportive Housing, Faster

Sacramento, CA —

Continuing the state’s commitment to creating more housing and providing support faster, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that local communities now have access to new streamlining tools to expedite the development of new supportive housing…

Press Release Lake and forest scene with feather graphic and text: California has awarded the first-ever Tribal Homekey grants of $71 million to help 10 Tribes build 172 affordable homes.

Lake and forest scene with feather graphic and text: California has awarded the first-ever Tribal Homekey grants of $71 million to help 10 Tribes build 172 affordable homes.

November 22, 2024

California Native American Communities Receive $91 Million For Affordable Housing And Homeless Interventions

What you need to know: Native American communities throughout California will receive more than $91 million in state funding to help create more affordable housing and address homelessness through the state’s Tribal Homekey…

Success Stories

November 19, 2024

A New "Beacon" of Hope For People Experiencing Homelessness In LA

The City of Los Angeles recently celebrated the grand opening of Beacon Landing, a new permanent supportive housing community in the San Pedro neighborhood. The property is one of five supportive housing projects sparked by the City of Los…

Press Release graphic image of people dressed in various occupation uniforms. Text reads With text Recovery & Resilience – Federal grants totaling $40.7 million will help five communities hard hit by 2018 California wildfires reach full and sustainable economic recovery. Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recover Workforce Development

graphic image of people dressed in various occupation uniforms. Text reads With text Recovery & Resilience – Federal grants totaling $40.7 million will help five communities hard hit by 2018 California wildfires reach full and sustainable economic recovery. Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recover Workforce Development

November 15, 2024

California and HUD Fund Workforce Training Programs for Five Counties Building Back from 2018 Wildfires

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) today announced five federal 2018 Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery Workforce Development (CDBG-DR-WD) program awards totaling nearly $40.7 million to aid in…

Affordable Housing ribbon cutting ceremony

November 5, 2024

Industrial Site Revitalized into New Affordable Housing in Milpitas

New affordable housing is now open in Santa Clara County! The community of Milpitas recently celebrated the grand opening of Sango Court apartments, providing 102 affordable homes for low-income individuals, families, seniors, and veterans. Half…

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November 4, 2024

Governor Newsom Sues Norwalk For Unlawful Homeless Shelter Ban

Los Angeles, CA —

Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit against the city of Norwalk to compel the city to overturn…

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November 1, 2024

Governor Newsom Reaches Agreement With La Habra Heights On Violations Of State Housing Law

Sacramento, CA —

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the state has entered into a stipulated judgment with the City of La Habra Heights, putting the city on an expedited timeline to submit a compliant housing element to the Department of Housing and Community…

Press Release HCD, in partnership with CDCR, aims to combat homelessness and recidivism through a $16 million Reentry Housing Pilot Project.

October 31, 2024

California launches new program to improve public safety by reducing homelessness and recidivism

Sacramento, CA —

Governor Newsom today launched a first-of-its-kind program to improve public safety — with new federally funded investments to create long-term supportive housing and comprehensive wrap-around services for individuals exiting incarceration. The…