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8/9/23, 4:12 PM Homeless Intervention and Crisis Stabilization Program https://www.zoomgrants.com/rapp2.asp?rfpid=3776&propid=380155 3/8 5. Describe any challenges or delays encountered with the project/program, as well as any changes to your program/project design, operations, and/or staffing. Report 1 No obstacles related to design, staffing or operations. There was a slight delay with the emergency winter relief funds from the county, so we had to utilize our general funds to cover the gap leading to a significant decrease in temporary cash flow. Report 2 There was no change to the design, staffing or operations of this program. 6. Describe any trends or emerging needs you are observing in your program/project, as well as new opportunities your organization is pursuing. Report 1 Most of the challenges that are being faced by our team and clients have to do with a need for a higher level of mental health or addiction care and treatment options in the Tri-Valley. The County mental health and addiction programs are saturated and we need services readily available so that we can assist people with moving out of crisis often due to medication misalignments and/or substance abuse. Local long term detox services are also needed for clients in the Tri- Valley so that while they go through the stabilization process they will have unique support available to rebuild their life. Unsheltered clients in Pleasanton, need a local place to shower on a daily basis. This would help them not only feel dignity but it will allow them to focus on long term needs such as employment, housing, financial stability and reconnecting with the community. It is important to note, many of Pleasanton’s homeless community is in the senior (60+) category and living in cars. A shower is very important to maintaining their physical health and wellbeing. What can we do to get showers going somewhere in the city? There is an increasing number of senior citizens and families on section 8 that are becoming homeless. During this reporting period, two different households on section 8 became homeless during the transition from living in one house to being able to find another house to rent. Due to increased rental rates, the housing authority would not cover the new rental amount. Both the family and individual have had to hotel hop or sleep in their cars during the interim. Report 2 There is a need for more affordable housing units in the Tri-Valley, specifically in Pleasanton. There is a growing number of families, individuals and seniors that need affordable housing. While the plan is to actually increase income, the price of housing in Pleasanton and the rest of the Tri-Valley is not very affordable for those who cannot afford market rate rent. Local detox and treatment services are needed. Currently, the only place to detox or go to treatment is in another part of the county. This creates an issue for providing ongoing support and ensuring that someone is able to complete their program. Unsheltered residents still need a place to shower on a daily basis without going to Livermore to utilize shower services. Having this service available would assist in creating dignity.