SACRAMENTO, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ — California recently announced $75.5 million in voter-approved Proposition 1 funding will create 200 permanent supportive new homes across Oakland, Santa Clara, and Ventura for Californians experiencing or at risk of homelessness and living with behavioral health challenges. Prop 1, which was championed by Governor Newsom and approved by voters in 2023, is transforming California’s mental health systems with a $6.4 billion Behavioral Health Bond for housing, services, and treatment for veterans and people experiencing homelessness.
The Prop 1 funding announced today will be awarded through the Homekey+ program. To date, Homekey+ has awarded $178.4 million to support 10 projects creating 518 affordable homes with supportive services throughout California. Of these homes, 88 units are reserved for veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness with behavioral health challenges. These efforts reflect an unprecedented level of focus and resources being allocated by any governor to address housing stability and associated challenges.
“California is outperforming the nation in reversing the homelessness crisis by executing a strategic, all-in approach that will produce positive results now and in the future. Thanks to the voters, we now have greater resources to continue to meet the moment, connecting more people at risk of or experiencing homelessness with the housing, treatment, and supportive services they need,” said Governor Gavin Newsom.
The following awards were announced by the state:…