City could soon get $7.7 million to help its growing homeless population

The Sacramento City Council will vote Thursday on whether to declare an emergency shelter crisis, potentially unlocking millions of dollars in state funding as the city struggles to find shelter for its more than 1,000 homeless people.

A state law, signed in June, gives Sacramento and 10 other California cities the option to declare a shelter crisis to gain access to a portion of $553 million in state funds.

If the council approves the declaration, the city would receive about $7.7 million. The city would use the money to fund at least one new 200-bed triage shelter, extend shelter hours, and provide other services, a city staff report said.

Sacramento County, which last month declared a shelter crisis, will receive about $12.7 million, which will also be administered by Sacramento Steps Forward. The money will be used for 40 additional beds at scattered-site shelters, a program in lieu of jail for homeless people charged with low-level misdemeanors, and other initiatives.

MORE

Stay connected with SSF!

Get news and updates from Sacramento Steps Forward in your inbox.


By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Sacramento Steps Forward, 2150 River Plaza Drive, Suite 385, Sacramento, CA, 95833, US, http://www.sacstepsforward.org. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.

Holiday Office Closure Notice

Sacramento Steps Forward will be closed from: 

December 25, 2024 – January 1, 2025

 

We will monitor voicemail and email during this time and respond to urgent matters.

 

Contact Us:

Email: info@sacstepsforward.org

Phone: (916) 577-9770

 

For PSAP support, please visit our CAS Provider Portal.

 

 

Thank you for your support and collaboration. We wish you a peaceful and healthy holiday season!

X