The Concord City Council on Oct. 22 approved the allocation of $5 million to six local organizations for the implementation of the strategies contained in the Homeless Strategic Plan that the Council adopted in February 2024.
Beginning in November, the City will distribute $5 million of one-time, non-recurring funding to the following organizations. These organizations will offer a combination of temporary housing and comprehensive support services to help individuals transition out of homelessness.
Additionally, they will deliver field-based services to people in their current sheltering locations, addressing essential needs such as medical care, substance abuse treatment, food and hygiene, and workforce development. The ultimate goal of implementing the strategies listed below is to support individuals with successfully exiting homelessness and achieving permanent housing.
Caminar, Rapid Rehousing: $1,580,000
GROW Concord, Mobile Resource Unit: $1,705,000
Hope Solutions, Permanent Motel Supportive Housing: $760,000
NAMI Contra Costa, Mobile Resource Unit: $200,000
Northern California Family Center, Scattered Site Interim Housing: $25,000
Veterans Accession House, Scattered Site Interim Housing: $730,000.
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