Together, We Can End Homelessness—But We Need You! Dear Friends and Neighbors, As the year draws to a close, we at Homes 4 the Homeless reflect on the lives we’ve touched, and the many more still waiting for a place to call home. Every night, over half a million people in the United States sleep […]
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Prompted by the signing of the Shelter Crisis Act (effective in January 2025), we were honored to host a delegation from the Marin County Board of Supervisors for an exclusive tour of the NESSEL V9 modular home. This visit, held in partnership with The LIME Foundation and its CEO, Letitia Hanke, showcased a powerful, scalable
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The story highlighted how our “space capsule” affordable housing has expanded from Northern California to Starbase, Texas — just 1.8 miles from the SpaceX launch site. Thanks to the June ABC coverage, momentum has accelerated quickly: Importantly, our housing solutions are not just innovative, they are proven safe. Cal Fire has concurred that our units hold the highest ratings
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If you’ve lost touch with a loved one and suspect they are living on the street, in their car or in shelters, it can be difficult to find them again. Once you’ve found them (or if you never lost touch) it can be just as hard to figure out how to help. CalMatters has compiled some tips from people who have been through that process, or have helped others through it.
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On March 17, 2025, President Trump signed a new government funding bill that not only preserves critical housing programs but also delivers a significant boost to the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program—commonly known as Section 8.
A Win for Affordable Housing and Section 8: Congress Boosts Funding for Families in Need Read More »
In a gripping interview, Steve Schneider recounts the harrowing night of the Tubbs Fire that devastated his home and community. In the early morning hours of Oct. 7, 2017, he reflects on how that fateful night would alter the course of his life and shape his destiny forever. Read the Article published in the Community
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By Lauren Hepler, calmatters.org All across California, temporary homeless shelters have become the foundation of taxpayer-funded efforts to get people off the street. Our new investigation found that shelters have instead become housing purgatory. They’re often a mess — dangerous, chaotic and ultimately ineffective at finding people lasting housing. Read the Article
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In October 2017, my life was forever changed by the devastating Tubbs Fire, one of California’s most destructive wildfires at the time. Like so many others, I lost my home, my sense of security, and tragically, my beloved dog, Seymour.
From Survivor to Advocate: A Mission to Transform Disaster Relief Housing Read More »
This year marks a pivotal moment for affordable housing in California. With innovative laws now in effect, Homes 4 the Homeless is leading the way. By leveraging progressive legislation and our exclusive NESSEL housing solutions, we’re transforming underutilized properties into thriving communities that offer dignity, sustainability, and hope.
2025 – Revolutionizing Affordable Housing with California’s New Laws Read More »
Homelessness rose 18% in the U.S. this year as the affordable housing crisis, inflation, stagnant wages and natural disasters pummeled communities across the country, federal officials said Friday. More than 771,000 people — or about 23 of every 10,000 — experienced homelessness when the national count was conducted in January, according to an annual report by
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