County of Santa Clara Awarded $25.7 Million to Build Temporary Housing for Families Experiencing Homelessness

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. — The County of Santa Clara has been awarded a $25.7 million grant for a collaborative project with nonprofit LifeMoves to construct 30 units of temporary housing in the city of Santa Clara that will accommodate up to 120 people experiencing homelessness.

The project, called the Santa Clara Family Community, will provide emergency interim housing for vulnerable families and is a key part of the region’s broader commitment to preventing and ending homelessness.

The grant for the project comes from Round 3 of the State of California’s Homekey program, which provides direct funding to local public entities, including cities and counties, for the development of various kinds of housing for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

“I am heartened by this investment to lift up families in the city of Santa Clara who are experiencing homelessness,” said Supervisor Susan Ellenberg, whose District 4 includes the city. “It affirms that our values as a State, County and City are aligned for the benefit of our shared communities, even during a time when resources are shrinking. This investment will ensure we can bring the Santa Clara Family Community to life and help struggling families obtain safe housing and comprehensive support services.”