$439K Grant Helps Hundreds Access Housing and Support Services

The Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) funding is a $650 million state block grant program specifically designed to address immediate homelessness challenges. Authorized by AB101, which was signed into law in 2019, HHAP aims to support regional coordination and enhance local capacity.

The Tri-Valley was awarded $439,426 for FY23-24 to support rental assistance, shelter resources and wrap-around, supportive services. The City of Livermore contracted with CityServe of the Tri-Valley, Housing Consortium of the Easy Bay, Open Heart Kitchen, and Tri-Valley Haven to provide services to our unhoused population.

From October 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024, the above agencies delivered a range of services and commemorated the following success stories:

• 7 households were provided rental assistance
• 65 individuals received shelter and/or supportive services at Tri-Valley Haven’s Shiloh House
• 37 individuals were placed in permanent housing
• 48 individuals utilized Open Heart Refuge shelter beds
• 614 individuals accessed supportive services at the Vineyard Resource Center

Vineyard Housing and Resource Center:

• Provided a place for seniors living in their cars into the building to receive services vital to their physical, mental, and emotional health. 
• Staff assisted a woman fleeing domestic violence find a place of safety and the successful reunification with her children and a room at Tri-Valley Haven’s domestic violence shelter.

CityServe of the Tri-Valley:

• Provided rental assistance services to a couple who was homeless for thirteen years struggling with multiple health issues were able to get connected to permanent affordable housing and move into their apartment. 
• Two different female seniors ended up homeless living in their cars due to their limited income on social security. By collaborating with local programs, we were able to refer these individuals to housing programs that were affordable for them. They are both now living in their apartments and grateful for the opportunity to become housed.

Tri-Valley Haven:

• Staff assisted a woman facing extreme physical violence and stalking from her ex-partner, leading her to seek emergency shelter. After escaping her abusive home and reuniting with her two young children, Tri-Valley Haven provided refuge in their Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter. During her stay, her children felt safe, stable and being able to return to school. She received supportive services and case management to establish a self-sufficiency plan and transition into long-term housing.
• A mother and her three young children were fleeing domestic violence from the father of her children. She wanted to provide a safe place for herself and her children. She entered Tri-Valley Haven’s emergency domestic violence shelter. While at TVH, she received counseling, case management and life skill education including parenting assistance. The client was able to use her time with Tri-Valley Haven to find a new job with full time hours and locate affordable childcare for her children. Due to having a full-time job the client was able to save and move into her own apartment with her three daughters. Tri Valley Haven assisted her with the security deposit and first month’s rent. In addition, TVH helped this client get two new car seats for her one-year-old twins, as well as gift cards for gas.