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180 Together Celebrates A Decade of Collaboration
At least 1,150 people housed through historic housing program since launch in 2012 It started as a Countywide initiative to house 180 people
California’s Homelessness Crisis Explained
Curious about all things homelessness in California? CalMatters has compiled a comprehensive look at all facets of the issue.
Housing First: Principles into Practice – Animated Overview
Million Dollar Murray
A New Yorker story by Malcolm Gladwell about a man who was homeless in Reno who over the course of 10 years of expensive “non-solutions,” such as jail and hospitals…
Campus Tour with Gary Tow
COVID 19 Preparedness
The health of our community — our clients, residents, staff, volunteers, and the community at large — is of the utmost importance to Housing Matters.
Permanent Supportive Housing — Proposed Development
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2022 Homeless Point-in-Time Count
Santa Cruz County’s Housing for Health Partnership releases its full report, and shares plans to conduct the count on a more frequent basis. The
180 Together Celebrates A Decade of Collaboration
At least 1,150 people housed through historic housing program since launch in 2012 It started as a Countywide initiative to house 180 people
Data shows fewer vets experiencing homelessness in Santa Cruz County
Motel shelter closings highlight need for greater housing capacity
Housing as healthcare: A prescription for change
The Importance of Landlords
Dignity Health Awards $1M to Housing Matters to Build Permanent Supportive Housing
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