“San Bernardino County has seen minimum changes in the homeless population in the past years. However there has been a reduction of a 1% of the homeless population since the 2016 count. Being reported a 1,866 homeless count in the county. 1,179 of these homeless being unsheltered”, #sb_homeless
San Bernardino, CA — Governor Gavin Newsom announced $11.82 million in new state funding dedicated to tackling homelessness in San Bernardino, part of a broader $827 million statewide effort to provide resources for those experiencing homelessness. The funding, distributed through California’s Homeless Housing and Assistance Prevention (HHAP) program, aims to bolster local efforts to create permanent housing solutions and essential support services.
San Bernardino officials plan to utilize the funds for a range of targeted initiatives, including the construction of permanent housing, rental and move-in assistance, and case management services. The HHAP funding also requires regions to incorporate racial equity and the perspectives of people with lived experience of homelessness into their planning and implementation, making these initiatives more inclusive and tailored to the community’s needs.
“Addressing homelessness requires strong, coordinated efforts that bring real, long-term change to our streets,” said Governor Newsom. “These funds give San Bernardino the support it needs to move people into stable, safe housing and offer them resources for a fresh start.”
The funds come with heightened accountability measures. The San Bernardino region will provide monthly fiscal reports and quarterly program updates, which will be accessible on the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) website. This transparency ensures that each dollar is effectively spent toward reducing homelessness and tracking outcomes.
Local leaders view the funding as a pivotal opportunity to address the county’s unique challenges. The HHAP funds complement other state programs, including California’s $1 billion Encampment Resolution Fund, which assists communities in managing and clearing encampments while connecting individuals to housing and support services.
For San Bernardino, the new funding promises to drive significant advancements in reducing homelessness, offering a comprehensive approach that balances immediate relief with long-term housing and stability.
Don’t trust it! Watch and see the homeless will be illegal immigrants. Not American citizens who truly deserves it.