REASONS TO SUPPORT
SAFER FOR EVERYONE
The entire community will benefit from getting people off the streets and into shelter with built in support services
THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT
The facility is not a threat to children, and families can have conversations about respect & diversity
GOOD LOCATION
The proposed location is convenient, cost efficient, and offers dignity to residents
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NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT
Examples show limited impact on neighborhoods around supportive housing
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LOW BARRIER IS BETTER
Evidence suggests low-barrier programs help those most in need. Integrated support systems make the biggest impact.
INTERIM HOUSING WORKS
Interim housing is shown to be a valuable piece of a larger strategy to get people into homes and end homelessness
IMPROVED HEALTH
Programs like these are proven to improve the health of their residents, especially through integrated provided services
MENTAL ILLNESS IS OK
Mental illness effects a large amount of our community, and is not something to fear
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REGULAR PEOPLE
Unhoused people are people without a house. A homeless person with a home, is just your neighbor
EFFICIENT USE OF MONEY
State HomeKey grants are currently available. Projects like this save tax payer money.
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BUILDING COMMUNITY
Community should support each other, and our unhoused neighbors are already here
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PRIVACY & DIGNITY
So often, unhoused people are faced with stigma and being treated inhumanely. This style of housing provides dignity and pricacy
ADRESSING SYSTEMIC FAILURE
Every facility is an important step in addressing the systematic failures that lead to homelessness
SOCIAL & RACIAL JUSTICE
Housing is a social and racial justice issue. By centering justice in our work we can begin to address systemic issues in our society
INCREASING NEED
Santa Clara County has seen a measurable rise in its unhoused population. Our city and County are in desperate need of help
NOT A DONE DEAL
This project is not yet approved or finalized. We have a chance to influence the outcome in ways that will best support our community