Category Archives: Housing/Homelessness

Samaritan House EPA Offers Hot Meals

Samaritan House’s East Palo Alto location offers hot meals every Friday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. For more information or to preregister for meals, call (650) 294-4312.

For Samaritan House financial resources visit here.

For Samaritan House transportation resources visit here.

California Rent Relief Program

Wait List Open for Project Based Senior 62+ Housing Complexes

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The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo (HACSM) is currently accepting online applications for eight of its Project-Based senior housing complexes through November 30, 2021. Interested parties may apply online on the HACSM application portal (www.mysmchousing.com) during the opening period. New applicants will need to create an account on the portal (RentCafe).  Applicants who already have an account with RentCafe may use the same account and log in information to apply online.  Refer to the flyer for information on properties and application process.

Nominate A “Housing Hero”

A lack of stable housing can make recovery from co-occurring substance use and mental health issues an endless struggle.   The San Mateo County Change Agent Housing Committee is accepting nominations for their 14th Annual Housing Heroes Award an individual, property owner/manager, or organization who has gone above and beyond to support one or more people with mental health and/or co-occurring challenges with finding or keeping housing. 

See the nomination form for more information on this award. Nominations are due by September 17 and the awards ceremony will take place on October 19th.

CAlifornia COVID-19 Rent Relief program launches

The CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program has been officially launched!  Eligibility information and applications can be found at HousingIsKey.com or by calling 833-430-2122.  Renters and landlords who have experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19, have past due rent or utilities, and have a household income that is not more than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), may be eligible to receive financial assistance.  

If you need assistance with the application, reach out to one of San Mateo County’s Core Service Agencies.

See the resources and fliers below for more information:

Housing Assistance Is Available

If you need housing assistance, explore our COVID-19 resource page to connect with organizations serving San Mateo County residents! https://cmo.smcgov.org/covid-19-resources

#MaskUpSMC

Si necesita apoyo de vivienda, ¡visite nuestra página de recursos COVID-19 para conectarse con organizaciones que prestan servicio a residentes del Condado de San Mateo! https://cmo.smcgov.org/covid-19-resources

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Virtual Provider Spotlight: 3 Housing organizations That May Help You Out

Nov 4 Presentation: Housing for BHRS Clients

Learn about BHRS housing for BHRS adult clients, presented by Mariana Rocha, BHRS Clinical Services Manager II which will be presented at the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Recovery Commission’s Older Adult Committee Meeting. The presenation will cover:

• Discuss housing supports for BHRS clients with varied levels of need
• Learn about future housing programs and countywide collaborations
• Identify areas of focus from the continuum of housing support.

When: Wednesday, November 4, 2020 / 11a.m. – 12p.m
Where: Virtual meeting – see the flier below

Small Property Owner Assistance Program

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