9/24/24 Thanks to the efforts of Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz), Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas), and Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D-Santa Cruz), the City of Santa Cruz is set to receive $2 million to support homelessness response efforts within the City.
8/28/24 By Matt Huffaker, City Manager: "The City of Santa Cruz is not changing its homeless policies in the wake of the Supreme Court’s Grants Pass decision and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order to clear homeless encampments."
4/19/24 This announcement comes as part of a broader initiative led by Governor Newsom, allocating nearly $200 million statewide to support efforts aimed at transitioning individuals out of encampments and into stable housing.
4/18/24 Every Tuesday at 1:00 PM, members from the Downtown Streets Team gather on the Riverwalk between Soquel Avenue and Laurel Street for habitat restoration work along the San Lorenzo River Levee.
by Larry Imwalle, Homelessness Response Manager: "The unhoused crisis in Santa Cruz often feels insurmountable. Good news: We are making progress. Let me explain why shelters are the first step to long-term help."
2/28/24 Join us for a Zoom presentation and discussion about the City's three-year Homelessness Response Action Plan, Shelter and Safe Parking programs, and ongoing outreach efforts.
by Matt Huffaker, City Manager: "As a community, we must commit to resourcing this ongoing endeavor. Consistent, ample funding is the linchpin that will transition individuals to homes, thereby enhancing the quality of life for everyone. This is about ..." safeguarding human dignity, promoting prosperity, and preserving our environment — values central to the Santa Cruz we all cherish."
