While the Board of Supervisors approved the application for State of California Project Homekey funding at the October 19 meeting, additional support and advocacy action will be needed. Please share with your network of supporters, and activate whenever possible at these two subsequent (and key) action opportunities:
Wednesday, October 27 at 6pm: Community Meeting
Positive public comment at this meeting will be essential to provide feedback to elected leaders, and also to show support to other neighbors in attendance. Save the date and stay tuned for meeting details. Find the link to join here.
Tuesday, November 2 at 10am: Board of Supervisors Meeting and Vote
Positive public comment will be essential as supervisors vote to move this permanent affordable housing development forward. Safe the date and stay tuned for meeting details. Here is the Board portal where you will be able to find the agenda and meeting access information: http://sccgov.iqm2.com/citizens/default.aspx?frame=no
The Housing Needs of Undocumented Residents
JOIN US VIRTUALLY ON FRIDAY, JULY 25TH 12PM
Undocumented immigrants face unique and often invisible barriers to housing—exclusion from federal programs, fear of retaliation, and discriminatory screening practices.
Join us for a timely conversation on how we can break down these barriers and advance housing solutions that include everyone—regardless of immigration status.
We’ll explore:
– Why undocumented immigrants are excluded from key housing programs
– How fear and discrimination drive housing instability
– Local policies and community-based models creating real change