Local residents are invited to join SB ACT and local partners to hear abut changes in federal policy on homelessness at the Take Action to Prevent Homelessness meeting, noon-1:30 p.m. Monday, June 8 at First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Center, 21 E. Constance Ave., Santa Barbara.
“There have always been those at risk of losing their housing in our midst, but the risks and stakes have never been higher than 2026,” meeting organizers said. “Shifts in federal policy, coupled with rising housing costs have raised the threat of homelessness for hundreds of households throughout our community.
“Learn the steps you can take to help your friends, neighbors, employees, faith community members, and more to stay housed.”
RSVP at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/aohallcall0608. Light refreshments will be provided.
The ACT On Homelessness Collaborative is a South Santa Barbara County coalition focused on addressing the big picture of homelessness in the community.
The ACT On Homelessness Collaborative currently has a three-year strategic plan underway. The goals are:
Prevent: Increase the number of households diverted from homelessness by 15%.
Assist: Facilitate 35 individuals with high acuity behavioral health needs moving into interim housing and 20 moving into and retaining permanent supportive housing.
Solve: Reduce the number of returns to homelessness (up to one-year housed) by 25%.
Support/Undergird: Improve attitudes toward homelessness among local business leaders and key stakeholder groups by 20%.
For more about the Take Action to Prevent Homelessness community meeting, email Rich Sander, executive director, SB ACT, at info@sbact.org.