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REASONS TO SUPPORT

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SAFER FOR EVERYONE

The entire community will benefit from getting people off the streets and into shelter with built in support services

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THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT

The facility is not a threat to children, and families can have conversations about respect & diversity

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GOOD LOCATION

The proposed location is convenient, cost efficient, and offers dignity to residents

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NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT

Examples show limited impact on neighborhoods around supportive housing

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LOW BARRIER IS BETTER

Evidence suggests low-barrier programs help those most in need. Integrated support systems make the biggest impact.

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INTERIM HOUSING WORKS

Interim housing is shown to be a valuable piece of a larger strategy to get people into homes and end homelessness 

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IMPROVED HEALTH

Programs like these are proven to improve the health of their residents, especially through integrated provided services

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MENTAL ILLNESS IS OK

Mental illness effects a large amount of our community, and is not something to fear

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REGULAR PEOPLE

Unhoused people are people without a house. A homeless person with a home, is just your neighbor

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EFFICIENT USE OF MONEY

State HomeKey grants are currently available. Projects like this save tax payer money.

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BUILDING COMMUNITY

Community should support each other, and our unhoused neighbors are already here

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PRIVACY & DIGNITY

So often, unhoused people are faced with stigma and being treated inhumanely. This style of housing provides dignity and pricacy

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ADRESSING SYSTEMIC FAILURE

Every facility is an important step in addressing the systematic failures that lead to homelessness

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SOCIAL & RACIAL JUSTICE

Housing is a social and racial justice issue. By centering justice in our work we can begin to address systemic issues in our society

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INCREASING NEED

Santa Clara County has seen a measurable rise in its unhoused population. Our city and County are in desperate need of help

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NOT A DONE DEAL

This project is not yet approved or finalized. We have a chance to influence the outcome in ways that will best support our community 

For more information or to get involved with our efforts, you can reach Santa Clara Housing Advocates at SCHousingAdvocates@gmail.com

SCHA is not a legally recognized organization such as a 501c3, 501c4, or government entity. We are a group of residents advocating for what we care about.

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