Public Invited as Safe Harbor Unveils Repairs Done by Housing Industry Foundation

The Housing Industry Foundation (HIF) and Samaritan House are inviting the public to attend the open house of the Safe Harbor Shelter to showcase the impact of much needed repairs that have been done, thanks to HIF.  The event will take place Wednesday July 29th from 3:30-5:00pm, with the ribbon cutting ceremony at 4pm and facility tour starting at 4:30. Safe Harbor is located at 295 North Access Road South San Francisco.

For more information on this event please contact Maggie Parkhurst, Housing Industry Foundation
650-437-2980  or email at maggie@hifinfo.org   If you would like to register for this event please CLICK HERE

The Housing Industry Foundation offers two programs, the Emergency Housing Fund Program and the Shelter Renovation Program. It is through the Shelter Renovation Program that HIF was able to make repairs to the Safe Harbor Shelter. They leveraged their expertise and resources within the multifamily industry to complete renovations and improvements at significantly reduced costs from what other organizations can procure on their own. For more information on the Housing Industry Foundation (HIF) please CLICK HERE

Some of the repairs that have been completed at Safe Harbor thanks to HIF include common room upgrades  ( reconfigure entertainment are to maximize space for tables and chairs) storage solutions (adding cabinets, and a counter top to maximize serving space) , laundry room redesign, kitchen upgrades include new shelving and a stainless steel countertop, and a closet for donated items. Exterior improvements including painting and landscaping have also been completed thanks to HIF.

The Emergency Housing Fund program is described on HIF’s website as following:

What is an Emergency Housing Grant and who is eligible to receive one?

It’s one-time assistance up to $2,500 for rent, security deposit, and/or utilities. To qualify, a household must be at risk of homelessness or currently homeless because of a no-fault situation and living in or moving into Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties in California. Grants can be processed within 24 hours and the grant is issued directly to the landlord, property manager, or the owner of the housing unit.

To qualify, the housing crisis must be considered “no-fault.” No-fault housing crises include not being able to pay your housing costs because of illness, injury, temporary loss of income, unanticipated expenses (like a car repair or medical bill), or being the victim of a crime. You may also qualify if you’re moving from temporary or unsuitable living conditions, like an overcrowded or pest-infested unit.

How do I apply?

The Emergency Housing Fund applications are accepted through referral only. We work with nearly fifty other organizations, so if you’re in a housing crisis, get in contact directly with the agency most suited to serve you and the staff there will help you apply for our program.  HIF does not accept applications directly from community members.

Which agency should I contact?

It depends on where you live. Many of our partner organizations serve specific ZIPs, though we also have partners that serve specific populations, like veterans or victims of domestic violence. You can either use this link to find the agency serving your neighborhood or call 2-1-1, a resource hotline.

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