FAQ

SCHA is a group of neighbors, volunteering our time because we believe in this cause. We have no affiliation to any other organization or government entity. No one is paying us for work. We live nearby, we pay taxes, and we would be proud to have this facility in our neighborhood.

Funds are expected to come from a combination of a HomeKey grant, Sobrato Philanthropies, the County, and the City. HomeKey is a State program from the state which funds projects addressing homelessness. This is the last round to apply.

The county and city  hosted 4 community meetings to inform and hear from the neighborhood. Public comments at the April 25 City Council meeting lasted for 7 hours. We can keep advocating for this project until the City Council and County Board of Supervisors vote.

This issue is not on the ballet. Our voices are heard through our representative democracy and our public comments. City Council will vote on May 2. Shortly after County Board of Supervisors will meet to vote on whether or not to lease the land to city for this project.

This is unlike outdated congregant nightly shelters. Interim housing programs are intended to be an entry point into the county system with the goal of obtaining permanent housing. Residents can stay for several months while receiving supportive services.

Supportive housing means that residents will receive services while in the program. Based on what we have heard from the county and LifeMoves, we are expecting 24/7 staff, healthcare access, counselling, life skills classes, case management, and more. 

The proposal changed from 100% adults, to a mix of adults and families, to now 100% families, due to opposition concerns. All people deserve housing and human rights, and some are not more worthy than others. 

This land is owned by the county and has been identified as under-utilized. For nine months of the year, the lot is completely vacant. For the other three, it serves as a pumpkin patch and Christmas tree farm. There are other places in the county for those activities.

The county has proposed a plan for outreach to target unhoused people living nearby in the creeks and on the streets. People will register and join a list, which prioritizes those at highest risk, while giving an early preference to city-affiliated unhoused people. 

LifeMoves has not yet finalized exactly what rules will be implemented. Harsher rules often turn people away from participating. Some facilities have curfews, sobriety tests, and mandatory group activities. All residents will require to follow the law inside and outside of the facility.

Due to residents having access to private space, showers, and clean clothes, visible homelessness will go down. Because children are included, there cannot be any people with sexual offenses housed in the building. LifeMoves will have 24/7 staff and security.

Unofficial petitions do not have a required number of signatures. They show support for the statement at the top of the page. Only decision makers will determine the weight of petitions when voting on the proposal.

SCHA is receiving expressions of support from many local organizations and clubs. You can see the current list here.

You can show your support by emailing decision makers, filling out our contact form, and joining our Discord. And most of all, attend the May 2 City Council meeting to show your support.