Governor Gavin Newsom is taking action to help homeless families in California. He has awarded $130.6 million to nine communities across the state to create new housing for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This money will be used to build 533 new permanent homes for nearly 4,900 Californians.
The money is being provided through a program called Homekey. This program was started in 2020 to help people who were homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since then, it has grown into one of the most successful programs in the state for creating housing for people in need. Homekey has already given out $3.6 billion, helping to create nearly 16,000 homes for over 172,000 households in California.
The new homes will be built in various parts of California, including Merced, Richmond, San Francisco, and Sebastopol. They will also be built in the counties of Orange, Riverside, and San Mateo.
These homes are not just for individuals; they are also meant for families, young people, and others who need help. Some of the housing will be focused on helping veterans and people with health challenges.
Governor Newsom believes that everyone deserves a place to call home. Since he became governor, he has invested over $40 billion to create affordable housing and more than $27 billion to address homelessness.
The governor has also taken steps to make sure local governments use state money to fix unsafe and unhealthy homeless camps.
The Homekey program will continue to help people across California. By buying and fixing up buildings like hotels and apartments, the state can quickly create homes for people who need them. Governor Newsom is committed to making sure that every Californian has a safe place to live.
