California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced $53 million in new housing grants intended to create more residential options for low-income older adults and those with disabilities, including people at risk of homelessness.
“California is making significant housing investments to support some of our most vulnerable residents … to live with safety and dignity in their communities,” Newsom said in an Oct. 12 statement.
The California Department of Social Services will administer the grants that will fund 402 new beds or units through 14 projects across the state, including $10.4 million in Los Angeles County, $11.6 million in San Bernardino County, and $9.1 million in San Diego County.
Los Angeles County projects in Azusa and Whittier will add a total of 124 beds, while National City in the San Diego area will convert a motel to create 68 beds for social security and cash assistance participants. A project in Redlands, San Bernardino County, will rehabilitate an existing residential care facility, adding 52 beds….