Added Homelessness Resources
Focus on securing Oakland’s fair share of money from Alameda County to address our homeless crisis
What We Accomplished
• Established Office of Homelessness Solutions to prevent homelessness, connect people to services, and help people find permanent housing
• Worked with community and Board of Supervisors to ensure 80% of Alameda County’s Measure W funds are dedicated to reducing homelessness
• Secured state Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention funding for affordable housing projects
• Joined Alameda County Conference of Mayors homelessness working group
• Partnered with Governor’s Office, California Highway Patrol, Caltrans, Alameda County, and city leaders for progress on homelessness solutions and trash removal
What's Coming
• Hiring Office of Homelessness Solutions leadership team
• Leveraging all available resources for proven solutions for homelessness and housing
• Ensuring the Home Together 2030 Plan, which will guide countywide resources for homelessness, is deeply informed by what works for Oaklanders
• Strengthening partnerships across County and City homelessness and housing teams