SANTA ANA, CA \u2014 Several Orange County cities were awarded a total of $35.1 million in state funds Wednesday as part of a series of disbursements aimed at preventing and addressing homelessness.<\/p>\n
The money, announced by the governor’s office, was awarded to Orange County, along with the cities of Anaheim, Irvine and Santa Ana, along with the Santa Ana, Anaheim\/Orange Continuum of Care area.<\/p>\n
The funds are part of $145.4 million in Homelessness Housing, Assistance and Prevention program dollars that were distributed to eight areas around the state.<\/p>\n
“We’re making critical investments through programs to help local communities expand housing, strengthen services, and better support people experiencing homelessness,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement announcing the funds. “But just investing money is not enough — we have to invest in programs and local governments that are producing real results.”<\/p>\n
According to Newsom’s office, the Orange County funding will be used for “rapid rehousing” efforts such as rental assistance, security deposits, holding fees and move-in expenses. Funds will also support a 325-bed shelter, a 20-unit “non-congregate shelter,” and the Santa Ana Navigation Center.<\/p>\n
Funding will also be used for supportive services, case management, housing counseling, prevention and diversion programs and the creation of nine affordable housing units for youth.<\/p>\n
State officials said the HHAP program has already helped move more than 100,000 homeless Californians into permanent housing.<\/p>\n
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