San Mateo County’s 10-year HOPE plan featured by USICH
July 18, 2008 – 3:26 pmThe United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) recently featured San Mateo County’s 10-year plan to end homelessness. The plan, called Housing Our People Effectively (HOPE), calls for creation of thousands of homes for people who are homeless or at-risk of homelessnesss. The article details a recent visit by the director of USICH to San Mateo County, where HOPE plan leaders were meeting to recalibrate the plan after two years. The intent of the HOPE plan was always to be a living document, not a plan in a binder on a shelf, hence the recalibration was in keeping with that intent.
3 Responses to “San Mateo County’s 10-year HOPE plan featured by USICH”
san mateo council the 10 year plan for the homeless, Lets start with some rent control in san mateo,hmmmmmm maybe it can stop some homelessness. the rent increases are getting out of control.[what rights do san mateo renters have] none none none we need rent control.in ssf,san bruno,all the citys of san mateo. I’m affarid I’ll be homeless, we just got an increase of 275.00 thats a lot. and I can get another next month and so on. so you tell me what protection to I have. My fear is if you don’t do something there will be lots of homeless in san mateo county.please take a stand for the renters we need help. the law should be maybe a 3% increase a year,just make it fare and affordable for renters. I’ve been renting for 20 years in south san francisco and all this time I thought I had rights.but there are none. its time for change. people are having it really hard rihgt now not just homeowners but renters to.who is helping the renters. hopefully you guys can do something or I will. thank you yvonne
By yvonne on Oct 17, 2008
I call for rent control in san mateo county.the renters of san mateo county are having it hard as well, landlords can do whatever they want increase as much as they want anytime they want, we have no protection and no one seems to care. what can we do about it
By yvonne on Oct 17, 2008
maybe they should all adopt the rules for entry that Maple Street has… which for one is passing a background check. Yes they will pry into the homeless candidates background looking for various things that would disqualify them from staying at shelter with no regard for attitude and status of past stays at shelter. Must be nice to receive monies and grants from anyone willing to donate yet pick and choose who is worthy to come into thier shelter. Typical of the way San Mateo Co. has treated those that have crossed the lines of lawfulness in thier county. Anyone with a bit of experience knows that without funds to hire an attorney in San Mateo Co. you are subject to be represented by a Public Defender who will in most cases do the least they can get away with and are very experienced in how to avoid documentation to thier ineptness. Well apparently because of my past I will have to relocate or spend the winter on the streets of Redwood City in the blistering cold. With no regard to my advanced age and change of attitude and lifestyle in order to conform to a rightful way of living. Maple Street enjoy your donations and grants from the wealthiest people and businesses on the planet and if your concience should start to bother you just have another cup of holiday cheer and a turkey sandwich. I find that a perfect combination when guilt tries to infect my heart. Merry Christmas all…
By atwitsend on Dec 7, 2008