Thanks to the generous and swift support of our community, Housing Matters has been able to respond quickly and definitively to the coronavirus pandemic.
Here’s a recap of some of the actions we were able to take in the first month of the crisis.
A benefit for Housing Matters, in lieu of the April 16 live event.
We’re here with a heaping spoonful of all the fixins for a fun night at home. Turn up the beats, learn some new kitchen skills, and try out a new recipe or three.
The non-profit’s crisis response is paving the way for long-term growth, with the support of the community
Housing Matters announced last week the launch of their new COVID-19 Response Fund. They are asking the Santa Cruz County community to support the non-profit as it responds to the coronavirus pandemic and its effects on the local homeless population. The new fund has a goal of raising $250,000; $220,000 has already been raised, as of April 1.
Updated March 18, 2020
The health of our community — our clients, residents, staff, volunteers, and the community at large — is of the utmost importance to Housing Matters. As such, we are taking preventative measures in response to the coronavirus pandemic, and we are working on detailed plans to do everything we can to support the safety and wellbeing of our entire community.
We know that part of supporting our community means keeping you updated on our response to the pandemic and how the shelter in place mandate is affecting our operations.
As you likely expect, we have made the difficult decision to officially cancel this year’s Soupline event. Ticket options If you purchased tickets to Soupline, you have a couple of options: Request a refund. We are happy to give you a full refund. Simply send an email to cblom@housingmatterssc.org, and we’ll get it processed right […]
Things are looking up for Carol, who’s staying at the Rebele Family Shelter with her daughter.
Carol is facing her uncertainties and getting settled into life at Rebele Family Shelter. She’s ready to share another update with you.
Remember Carol? The mother from Capitola who recently found herself sleeping in her car? She has an update for us! Spoiler alert: it’s good stuff.
Over the next few weeks, you’ll receive four journal entries from Carol and her daughter, June, as they navigate their lives after becoming newly homeless. Carol & June are fictional characters whose story is informed by real stories we hear from people we serve every day.
After 33 years of service as Homeless Services Center, now we are proud to serve this community with the name Housing Matters.
Housing is how we’ll resolve homelessness together. Housing is the focus of the conversations we have with our clients. Housing is the conversation we seek with you, with our civic leaders, and with the broader community. Housing matters to everyone in Santa Cruz County.
Whether you are a beloved supporter of this organization, or just learning about us for the first time, you may have a few questions. Please enjoy the Q&A about our name change >