Posts by Elisa Bozmarova
Mayor Schaaf taps Oakland homeless commission members amid spike in unhoused residents
“Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf appointed nine people, including nonprofit workers, community leaders, formerly homeless people and a doctor, to a new advisory commission on homelessness as the city’s crisis deepens.” Read the full SF Chronicle article.
Read MoreSoMa supportive housing project on former federal property breaks ground
“In addition to housing and the Homeless Services Center, the development will also be equipped with a 6,000 square-foot commercial kitchen space for Episcopal Community Services’ Conquering Homelessness through Employment in Food Services, or CHEFS program. The 12-week program helps formerly homeless residents gain experience through hands-on training and paid internships at local restaurants.” Read…
Read MoreS.F. hotel, Oakland college dorm to be converted to housing for homeless people
“A residential hotel in San Francisco and an unused college dormitory in Oakland will be turned into long-term housing for homeless people under a state program designed to keep people off the streets during and after the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.” Read the full San Francisco Chronicle article.
Read MoreCity hopes to convert Granada Hotel to supportive housing
“The City would commit up to $23 million over five years for operational subsidies as part of the required local match, delivered to Episcopal Community Services.” Read the full story in the SF Examiner.
Read MoreECS Stands with San Francisco in Demanding Justice for George Floyd
“We express our deep condolences to the loved ones of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, David McAtee, and Tony McDade. We mourn with their families and friends, and the loved ones of countless others who have been killed by the police. We condemn the violence perpetrated against communities of color at the hands of the state, and…
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