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City of Fillmore Applies for 1.4 Million Grant to Combat Homelessness with Strategic Partnerships
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, June 20th, 2024
June 14, 2024 – The City of Fillmore, in collaboration with SPIRIT of Santa Paula, Ventura County Continuum of Care, Peoples Self Help Housing, Many Mansions, and CalTrans, is excited to announce an application for $1.4 million in funding through the Encampment Resolution Funding Program (ERF-3-R). This initiative is sponsored by the California Interagency Council on Homelessness. This vital funding will bolster a comprehensive effort to provide both immediate and long-term housing solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness in Fillmore and Ventura County. • SPIRIT of Santa Paula: Shelter and interim housing These partnerships will address the pressing needs of our community’s most vulnerable populations by offering secure and stable housing environments. The blend of emergency shelter and permanent housing units is designed to transition individuals from temporary to permanent housing, ensuring a sustainable resolution to homelessness. “We are dedicated to addressing the homelessness crisis in our community through holistic and compassionate methods,” said David W. Rowlands, City Manager, City of Fillmore. “Our collaboration with committed partners and the support from the Encampment Resolution Funding Program will profoundly impact the lives of many individuals and families.” The Encampment Resolution Funding Program is a critical resource, enabling communities to develop effective strategies to resolve encampments and create pathways to permanent housing. With this funding, we aim to improve the quality of life for individuals experiencing homelessness and contribute to the broader efforts to end homelessness in California. Community Contact: |
