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

Finding Home Live Panel Part One:

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.

Finding Home Live Panel Part Two:

Understanding Intimate Partner Violence & Homelessness -The UCSF Benioff Homelessness & Housing Initiative’s Toward Safety: "Understanding Intimate Partner Violence and Homelessness" statewide report - Intimate partner violence (IPV) significantly increases homelessness risk, especially for marginalized groups. Survivors face barriers like high housing costs and limited shelter access. Solutions include enhancing outreach, promoting equity, and increasing affordable housing. For comprehensive strategies and insights, read the full report to better support IPV survivors and prevent homelessness.

Understanding Older Adult Homelessness - The University of California, San Francisco’s study "Toward Dignity: Understanding Older Adult Homelessness" - Older adults experiencing homelessness face severe health challenges, high housing costs, and discrimination. Solutions include increasing affordable housing, enhancing prevention strategies, and expanding tailored services. Addressing these issues requires systemic change and targeted interventions. For a comprehensive understanding and actionable insights, read the full report to help drive meaningful change.

Guaranteed Income & Unhoused Folks - “Foundations for Social Change's New Leaf Project Report” -The New Leaf Project addresses homelessness through $7,500 direct cash transfers, leading to faster housing stability, increased savings, improved food security, and reduced spending on temptation goods. It also results in significant shelter cost savings. Discover how empowering choice and control can transform lives and save resources by reading the full report. Listen back to our powerful and informative interview with the Foundatoins for Social Change team.

Understanding Our Unhoused Youth - “The 2024 City of San Francisco's Point-in-Time Count” highlights that homeless youth in San Francisco face significant challenges, including LGBTQ+ discrimination, inadequate foster care transition support, and health issues. Solutions involve targeted services for LGBTQ+ youth, enhanced foster care programs, and comprehensive healthcare access. To understand these issues and solutions in depth, read the full report.

San Francisco’s Housing Conservatorship Program - “San Francisco's Housing Conservatorship Program”, created to support those with severe mental illness and substance abuse. The San Francisco Housing Conservatorship Program faces challenges like racial disparities, strict documentation, and limited impact, with only three individuals conserved. Solutions include improving data collection, enhancing crisis response, and addressing racial equity. For a comprehensive understanding and actionable insights, read the full report to explore how these issues are being tackled.

The City of San Francisco’s A Place for All law - The "A Place for All" report by the San Francisco Department of Homelessness outlines a three-year plan to eliminate unsheltered homelessness, focusing on prevention, shelter, and permanent housing. Key challenges include securing $992 million in funding, expanding administrative capacity, and overcoming land and community barriers. To gain a deeper understanding of the City of San Francisco’s A Place for All law and its impact on addressing homelessness, we invite you to examine the full report.

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