Resources Directory

Together, We Can Make a Difference:

Here are Studies, Resources and Programs that you can use to get engaged in helping our unhoused neighbors

Compass Family Services - Family Homelessness Study - The documents highlight U.S. nonprofits' financial struggles, severe family homelessness impacts, and racial and economic disparities. They emphasize the affordable housing shortage, especially in San Francisco, and call for systemic changes, comprehensive support, and increased resources. Discrepancies in defining family homelessness lead to underreporting and inadequate responses.

UCSF's Benioff Homelessness & Housing Initiative's Findings from the California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness - The UCSF report reveals 78% of California's homeless are unsheltered, often outdoors or in vehicles. People of color are overrepresented, facing prolonged homelessness, health risks, and complex needs. It urges systemic changes: more affordable housing, better shelter use, integrated health services, and addressing structural racism to aid vulnerable groups.

San Francisco 2024 Homelessness Point-In-Time Count & Report -The 2024 San Francisco Point-in-Time Count reports 8,323 homeless individuals, a 7% increase from 2022. Key challenges include high housing costs, economic inequality, and health issues. Despite efforts to reduce homelessness, over 20,000 seek services annually. Vulnerable groups include LGBTQ+ youth and those with foster care backgrounds.

US Dept of Housing & Urban Development’s 2023 Homelessness Assessment Report to Congress - Key findings include the increase in chronic homelessness, particularly in major cities, the national inventory of beds for homeless individuals, and the demographic characteristics of families and unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness. The report highlights the ongoing challenges and variations in homelessness rates across urban, suburban, and rural areas, emphasizing the need for continued policy efforts and resource allocation.

City of San Francisco's Home By the Bay An Equity-Driven Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness in San Francisco 2023-2028- The "Home by the Bay" plan aims to reduce homelessness in San Francisco by 2028 through increased affordable housing, racial equity, and prevention services. It targets a 50% reduction in unsheltered homelessness, supports 30,000 individuals into permanent housing, and emphasizes community engagement and systemic reform with over $607 million in funding.

Califorina Interagency Council on Homelessness Action Plan updated 2023 - California's plan to address homelessness includes expanding affordable housing, enhancing behavioral health support, and improving rental assistance. Initiatives focus on data integration, community engagement, and equitable access to services. Programs like Homekey and CalAIM aim to prevent homelessness, support vulnerable populations, and ensure collaboration among state and local agencies.

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