As frustration continues to mount over sprawling homeless camps in nearly every corner of the Bay Area, the state is stepping in with millions of dollars to move people from city sidewalks, parks and floodplains across the region and into shelter and housing.
Seven local cities and counties are set to receive a share of roughly $48 million to move potentially a thousand people out of encampments and into shelter or housing. The awards are part of a $131 million statewide effort Gov. Gavin Newsom launched in 2022 to get more homeless people indoors.
“We’re supporting local communities’ efforts to get people out of encampments and connected with care and housing across the state,” Newsom said in a statement. “It’s important and urgent work that requires everyone to do their part.”
These Bay Area cities and counties will receive funding:
– Antioch: $6.8 million
-Berkeley: $5.4 million
-Petaluma: $8.1 million
-Richmond: $9.3 million
-San Jose: $4.8 million
-San Francisco: $7.9 million
-Contra Costa: $5.7 million
