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EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN & YOUTH FACT SHEETS Student Homelessness in Sacramento: 2022 Fact Sheet Student Homelessness in Sacramento CoC: 2006 - 2022

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 CITY - COUNTY HOMELESS SERVICES PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT: THEIR ANSWERS TO OUR 20 QUESTIONS REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION LINK TO CITY - COUNTY RESPONSE PETITION: TELL THE CITY AND COUNTY TO ACTIVATE YEAR LONG RESPITE CENTERS 11 UNHOUSED NEIGHBORS FROZE TO DEATH IN THE PAST YEAR LINK TO PETITION NEW FACT SHEET ON EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHERS IN SACRAMENTO: 2021 - 2023 LINK TO FACT SHEET If you are homeless - please call 211 and use the resources in the People's Guide ​ Mailing address: SRCEH 1026 Florin Road, #349, Sacramento, CA 95831 916-889-4367

SRCEH IN THE NEWS: 2023 1/10 The Latest Data Shows CA is America's Most Homeless State. It Doesn't Have to Be, SacBee, January 1, 2023 City of Sacramento Tows Homeless RV's Ahead of Storm. 'They Picked the Worst Day to do This,' SacBee, January 4, 2023 Winter Storms have Killed Sacramento's Homeless Before. Have We Learned Nothing? SacBee, January 7, 2023 CA Storm: Homeless on Island Confront Climate Change, LA Times, January 8, 2023 Two Homeless People Died When Trees Fell on Their Tents During Sacramento Wind Storms, SacBee, January 9, 2023 Stormy Weather a Harsh Reminder of Difficulties Faced by Sacramento's Unhoused, ABC-10, January 9, 2023 CA's Unhoused in the Eye of the Storm, CalMatters, January 10, 2023 At Least Two Unhoused People Killed in CA's Devastating Winter Storms, The Guardian, January 10, 2023 Thousands of Californians Under Evacuation Orders as Flood Threats Continue and Death Toll Climbs to 17, CNN, January 10, 2023 Unsheltered from the Storm, Canadian Broadcasting Company, January 11, 2023 Sacramento Officials Opening Cal Expo for Homeless for First Time, SacBee, January 13, 2023 He Raised 4 Kids in Sacramento. He Died Homeless of Hypothermia This Winter, SacBee, January 13, 2023 CalTrans Wants Millions of More Dollars to Clear Thousands of CA Homeless Encampments, SacBee, January 23, 2023 Sacramento Assemblyman Introduces Bill to Ban Homeless Encampments Near Parks & Schools, SacBee, January 25, 2023 Caltrans Requests Increase of Millions of Dollars to Clear Homeless Encampments, KCRA, January 25, 2023 Sacramento City Officials Meets to Discuss What to do with Vacant Land in Meadowview, CBS, January 25, 2023 Gov. Newsom Plans to Convert EDD Headquarters & 2 More Downtown Office Buildings Into Affordable Housing, KCRA, January 31, 2023 Mayor Steinberg Address Promises Made About Sacramento Homeless, ABC-10, February 2, 2023 Paul's Place Provides 'Path Forward' for Unhoused Residents in Davis, Capitol Public Radio, February 8, 2023 Armored Vehicle Approved in Sacramento for $440,000 Sparks Debate, ABC-10, February 8, 202 3 Weeks After Storms, Miller Park's Safe Ground Site for Homeless Residents to Open with Changes, KCRA, February 15, 2023 Homeless Fires Continue to Plague Sacramento Firefighter Resources, Advocates Weigh Solutions, KCRA, February 15, 2023 Sacramento to Soon Open 15 Trailers to Homeless, but Dozens More Still Sit in Storage, SacBee, February 18, 2023 Tiny Home Village Sits Empty as Delays, Costs Mount for Sacramento Homelessness Project, Capital Public Radio, March 3, 2023 What Will the New American River Parkway Plan do for Homeless People Besides Move Them Around? SacBee, March 6, 2023 Sacramento is Exploring a Vacancy Tax on Empty Lots, Storefronts and Possibly Even Homes, Capital Public Radio, March 13, 2023 Homeless Population Raises Concerns as March Madness is Set to Bring Crowds to Downtown Sacramento, CBS-13, March 14, 2023 Gavin Newsom is Giving Sacramento 350 Tiny Homes for Unhoused Residents. Here's What We Know, SacBee, March 16, 2023 Newsom Administration to Provide 1,200 Tiny Homes Statewide, Including 350 for Sacramento Region, Capital Public Radio, March 16, 2023 Newsom Pledges 1,200 Tiny Homes For CA's Homeless, CBS, March 16, 2023 Newsom Pledges 1,200 Tiny Homes For CA's Homeless, Associated Press [AP], March 16, 2023 AP article also ran in 14 media outlets including: ABC; MSN; Fox; US News & World Report; Bakersfield Now; San Diego Tribune; Press Democrat; Midland Reporter; KTAR; Santa Fe New Mexican; Mesabi Tribune; the Register-Herald; Kentucky New Era; Honolulu Star- Advertiser A Third Unhoused Sacramentan has Frozen to Death this Winter. Here's What Happened, SacBee, March 20, 2023 Woman Found Dead in North Highlands Homeless Camp, ABC10, March 20, 2023 Deaths of 2 Women at Homeless Camp in North Highlands Being Investigated as Homicides, CBS, March 20, 2023

FACT SHEETS & PUBLICATIONS HOMELESSNESS Overview & Demographics Myths & Facts Economic Justice Education of Homeless Children Health Equity Homeless Civil Rights Homeless Enviornmental Justice Systemic Racism HUNGER & FOOD INSECURITY HOUSING PEOPLE'S GUIDE TO HEALTH, WELFARE & OTHER SERVICES

Homelessness: Myths vs Facts: PDF Homeless Programs & Housing: Myths vs Facts: PDF

FACT SHEETS: Overview: Homelessness in Sacramento County: 2022 Myths & Facts Criminalization of Homeless People Ethnicity/Race: Homeless People of Color Health Care Homelesss Employment Homelesss Students Homelesss Seniors Safe Parking Program Violence Against Homeless People

EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN & YOUTH Advocacy Priorities Partner with local homeless youth advocates to advocate for public policies that will dramatically reduce the number of homeless children and youth in the Sacramento school districts. This includes expanding emergency shelter for youth; expanding affordable housing alternatives for youth; addressing the transportation needs of homeless students Link to Graph

FOUNDING GUIDING PRINCIPLE In order to promote equity, policymakers and the community must address the underlying issues of structural racism and its intersections with class, gender, gender identity sexual orientation, age disabilities and the political, economic and social structures that creates and perpetuates hunger, homelessness, the lack of accessible and affordable housing and disinvestment in neighborhoods of color ​ GUIDING PRINCIPLES We can end and prevent homelessness We - public policymakers and the community - must address the underlying issues of structural racism and its intersections with class, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, disabilities, and the political, economic and social structures that create hunger, homelessness, the lack of decent affordable housing, and disinvestment in neighborhoods of color We declare that safe, decent, affordable and accessible housing, healthy food and access to quality healthcare are basic human rights We believe that people experiencing homelessness should not be criminalized, or otherwise deprived of their rights, due to their lack of stable housing We believe that coalition-building with community members and public education are effective catalysts for change We believe that currently and formerly homeless people must be active and equal participants in all decision making bodies that address the crisis of homelessness

SAFE PARKING PROGRAM FACT SHEETS Fact Sheet: 2019 Point in Time Count Fact Sheet: Safe Parking Program Around Nation

CONTACT US: CONTACT FORM Name Email Phone Organization Subject Message Thanks! Message sent. Send CALL US: M: 916-889-4367 EMAIL US: Bob Erlenbusch, Executive Director bob@srceh.org ​MAILING ADDRESS: 1026 Florin Road #349 Sacramento, CA 95831

HOMELESS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE Advocacy Priorities: 4 Common Sense Solutions to Sanitation Issues 1. Portland-style Loos &Mobile Bathroom program 2. Hand sanitizing stations 3. Mobile Shower Program 4. Trash receptacles & Mobile Encampment Trash Pick Up Program Link to Dignity Denied Report

MISSION to end and prevent homelessness in the Sacramento region through policy analysis, community education, civic engagement, collective organizing and advocacy HISTORY SRCEH was founded in July 2013, after Bob Erlenbusch, founder, met with key advocates in the community to determine their interest in being on a founding board & was well received. The current board represents people with lived experience of homelessness, civil rights attorneys, healthcare, homeless youth & housing advocates, direct service providers & the interfaith community. The first board meeting was held September, 2013. SRCEH received an initial capacity building grant of $7500 from the Sierra Health Foundation in December, 2013. SRCEH received its nonprofit status in April, 2014.