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to end and prevent homelessness in the Sacramento region through policy analysis, community education, civic engagement, collective organizing and advocacy The 2022 Point in Time Count estimated 9,300 people experiencing homelessness at a point in time in Sacramento County, while Sacramento Steps Forward estimates between 16,500 - 20,000 people experiencing homelessness in the County on an annual basis - with at least 70% being unsheltered. This is double the number of our unhoused neighbors in 2019, both as a point in time as well as on an annual basis. The County Park Rangers in 2018 issued 2,058 camping citations and closed 5,639 camps. This failed "Whack A Mole" Strategy creates significant housing and employment barriers for people experiencing homelessness Your Mom or Dad? Your sister or brother? Your son or daughter? Your next door neighbor? The 2022 Point in Time Count estimated 9,300 people experiencing homelessness at a point in time in Sacramento County, while Sacramento Steps Forward estimates between 16,500 - 20,000 people experiencing homelessness in the County on an annual basis - with at least 70% being unsheltered. This is double the number of our unhoused neighbors in 2019, both as a point in time as well as on an annual basis. 1/11 FEDERAL HOMELESSNESS EXECUTIVE ORDER: ENDING CRIME AND DISORDER ON AMERICA'S STREETS On July 24, 2025, the White House issued an executive order aimed at criminalizing people experiencing homelessness, Ending Crime and Disorder on American Streets. The major components of the executive order include: 1. End the federal governments support for "housing first;" 2. End the federal governments support for "harm reduction" programs; 3. Prioritize funding for states and cities to enforce bans on open drug use, camping, loitering and squatting; 4. Orders the Attorney General to make federal funds available for removing encampments; 5. Prioritizes involuntary commitment for unhoused people with mental health issues; 6. Threatens to divert funding away from programs that don't push people into treatment facilities; 7. Prioritizes funding to expand mental health and drug courts SRCEH'S CITY & COUNTY HOMELESS CRIMINALIZATION & SERVICES DASHBOARD If you are homeless - please call 211 and then #8 and download the 2023-24 Peoples Guide to Health, Welfare & Other Services: Sacramento City & County: www.peoplesguidesac.org Or scan the QR code below using your phone's camera The Guide is a directory & self-advocacy guide to the following services: Sponsored by: Mailing address: SRCEH 1026 Florin Road, #349, Sacramento, CA 95831

CONTACT US: CONTACT FORM Name Email Phone Organization Subject Message Thanks! Message sent. Send EMAIL US: Niki Jones, Executive Director niki@srceh.org Grace Loescher, Communications Director grace@srceh.org MAILING ADDRESS: 1026 Florin Road #349 Sacramento, CA 95831

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Transforming "No" to "Yes" HOW TO GUIDE for YIMBY ADVOCATES Myth busting - at public meetings and hearings - challenge the myths about people experiencing homelessness and siting affordable housing with the facts When you first hear of a proposal: Contact the elected official, developer or non-profit who is managing the project and tell them you are are a supporter and ask how you can help Do wide outreach, engage stakeholders and get community leaders engaged Garner media and political support early Be proactive - anticipate concerns and address them early as part of the project development including demonstrating the benefit of the project for your community -- show pictures and conduct tours of high quality homeless programs and affordable housing Communicate with your elected official: call, email, write your elected official - let them know you support the project and are part of SRCEH's Neighborhood YIMBY Council Campaign If there is a Information Meeting and/or Open House- encourage as many supporters as possible to attend; speak up in support at the meeting; challenge those who make discriminatory; inflammatory or offensive remarks Public process: attend the permit meetings and other public forums to express support for the project Approaches to framing the issue; communication and community outreach: + start your communication strategy early in the process + maintain control of the dialogue - take the offensive and frame your project precisely, positively and consistently Communication: emphasize: + good design of project: good design enhances existing neighborhoods and increase values; additionally, well designed housing can revitalize older neighborhoods and set the standard for development in newer neighborhoods. Good design is also compatible with existing neighborhood architecture + good management of project: good management with strict standards for property maintenance as well as professional property management and compliance with local, state and federal regulations Legal perspective: Sacramento City's Non-Discrimination and Equality Municipal Code: "The City of Sacramento is home to people of every sex, race, color, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity....Sacramento embraces the dignity, humanity and individuality of all people and strives to provide a safe and welcoming environment for residents and visitors of every conceivable background." Ensure that public input and decision-making is transparent Hold your elected officials accountable to their commitments

SRCEH's 2019 Neighborhood YIMBY Council's Campaign Toolkit Myths vs. Facts Take the Cringe Test Transforming "No" to "Yes"

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ECONOMIC JUSTICE FACT SHEETS Homeless Employment Fact Sheet: 2017 PUBLICATIONS 2023 Homeless Employment Report

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WOULD YOU SAY...? ... IF IT MAKES YOU CRINGE TO SAY? The neighborhood already has its fair share of people on welfare This neighborhood already has its fair share of Latino's The homeless should only be be placed in commercially zoned areas Jews should only be placed in commercially zoned areas This neighborhood is not suitable for mentally ill people This neighborhood is just not suitable for Asian people Permanent supportive housing for homeless people lowers property Housing for seniors lowers property values and is values and is a drain on public services a drain on public services Housing for people with disabilities must be separated by 500 feet Housing for Catholics must be separated by 500 feet We deserve to be warned when people with mental illness We deserve to be warned when gays and move onto our street lesbians move onto our street We don't want homeless people, but we will accept seniors We don't want Muslims, but willing to accept Protestants If homeless people are going to live here - then I want the building If black people are going to live here, then I want to have: the building to have: + 12 foot walls around it + 12 foot walls around it + bars on the windows + bars on the windows + windows that don't open + windows that don't open + frosted windows so they can't look out + frosted windows so they can't look out + a curfew + a curfew + drug testing + drug testing Cringe Test pdf

HUNGER FACT SHEETS Food Insecurity In Sacramento: 2018 Hunger Among Students K-12 in Sacramento: 2018 Student Hunger Across CSU System: 2018 PUBLICATIONS A Primer on the Restaurant Meals Program Homeless Nutrition Education Toolkit Hunger Hits Home: 2012

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