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Members had great fun performing at our mid-term Members Only Open Mic last week 💫

They performed drama skits, poetry, and songs - including a wonderful original song all about co-creation! 🎵🎶

#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness
October 30, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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We are encouraged by this step forward and hope that it can provide what it promises.
#AffordableHousing #santarosa #homelessnessawareness #homelessness

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AFTER RECORD REDUCTIONS IN HOMELESSNESS: Governor Newsom announces opening of first Prop 1-funded behavioral health facility | Governor of California
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November 2, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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The point in time record has good and bad traits, as it is good to try to learn the number of people who are unsheltered, if it is done right.
#homelessnessawareness #community #santarosa #sonomacounty

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Homelessness declines, but still up over Newsom’s two terms
Homelessness increased in California during Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration, although a new count shows it decreased in the last two years.
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October 29, 2026 at 8:31 PM
sonomavillages.bsky.social
There have been many articles about the current administration making threats of cutting funding for homelessness.

#homelessness #sonomacounty #santarosa #Cicero #homelessnessawareness #funding
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Five Ways HUD’s Continuum of Care Funding Notices Would Undermine Effective Homelessness Solutions If Lawmakers Don’t Act
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has repeatedly sought to cut funding for those solutions and take housing assistance away from 100,000 or more formerly homeless people.
www.cbpp.org
October 28, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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FAKE WOUNDS

Recently at Creative Cafe we were lucky enough to have Harry teach us about stage makeup prosthetics. Members had a great fun learning how to make fake wounds. They did brilliantly!

New skills ready for Halloween!

#theatrechangeslives #mentalhealthmatters #homelessnessawareness
October 30, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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November is Homelessness Awareness Month—a time to deepen understanding and inspire action. Make a difference in your community; donate today at csb.org/donate. #HomelessnessAwareness #HAM2026 #EndHomelessness
A black and white illustration of a house with a garden and a gate in front. The phrase "there is no place like HOME" is written above, and "National Homeless Awareness Month" is noted below. The CSB logo is on the right. Various decorative elements, like stars and hearts, are present.
November 2, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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‘We Are Not Invisible’: Woman Had a Master’s Degree and a Great Career Helping Others, Then Homelessness Became Her Reality: Michelle had spent years working in mental health, education and social services,… #HomelessnessAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #SocialServices #EducationForAll #Empowerment
‘We Are Not Invisible’: Woman Had a Master’s Degree and a Great Career Helping Others, Then Homelessness Became Her Reality
Michelle had spent years working in mental health, education and social services, helping vulnerable people navigate difficult circumstances. But after losing her… The post ‘We Are Not Invisible’: Woman Had a Master’s Degree and a Great Career Helping Others, Then Homelessness Became Her Reality appeared first on Shine My Crown.
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October 30, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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While this Article is about a discussion about what happened in Washington, it hits on many notes that we have here. There is talk about needing more affordable housing, which we talk about here often.
#homelessnessawareness #santarosa #sonomacounty #Community
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Community conversation series on homelessness fosters dialogue across the District - Street Sense Media
A community conversation series discusses homelessness to foster dialogue between residents ahead of D.C. welcoming a new mayor.
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October 27, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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Ohio County Schools are revising critical policies on student enrollment, homelessness, and foster care—ensuring every child gets the support they need.

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#WV #CitizenPortal #WestVirginiaSchools #HomelessnessAwareness #EducationPolicy #StudentSupport
Board reviews attendance, homeless and foster-care policies including McKinney–Vento provisions
Ohio County Schools staff reviewed several draft policies on eligibility, attendance, homeless students under McKinney–Vento, military children, and foster-care protections; the policies will sit on a future agenda for formal board action.
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October 27, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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While getting closer to midterms we are getting more promises from the potential governors. This report is on their plans to help with the homelessness situation.
#Cicero #homelessnessawareness #homelessness #santarosa #califonia #AffordableHousing
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Here's where CA governor candidates Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra stand on homelessness
In the race for California's governor, housing and homelessness are top of mind for voters. Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton have vastly different ideas for fixing these issues. We ...
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October 23, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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As we continue though the year it is important to know that once December starts there might be difficulties for nonprofits.

#sonomacounty #homelessnessawareness #housingaffordability #santarosa

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D.C. residents’ housing at risk as homelessness funding fight continues  - Street Sense Media
Nonprofits are asking a district court to rule on the Trump administration’s approach to homelessness funding before December.
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October 22, 2026 at 9:42 PM
sonomavillages.bsky.social
After the ‘Thy Neighbor,’ Documentary Movie we gave out the book ‘When We Walk By,’. We are encouraging people to read it or listen to the audiobook. It is about the views that we have about homeless people, myths, politics, and reality.

#sonomacounty #booklovers #homelessnessawareness #community
October 21, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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This is a good follow up to a recent post we did on how Minnesota has done a great job of focusing on one of the different parts of homelessness.

#sonomacounty #homelessnessawareness #santarosa
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What Minnesota's veteran homelessness milestone means for southeast Minnesota
A week after Minnesota announced it had effectively ended veteran homelessness, local organizations continue working to help veterans find stability.
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October 20, 2026 at 7:12 PM
sonomavillages.bsky.social
The BULA Cluub of california celebrated the day that Fiji won its independence from the British on October 10. This year, the club marked the day with a donation of hygiene supplies to SAVS.

#bulaclubofcalifornia #sonomacounty #donation #homelessnessawareness
October 19, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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With 18 days until midterms it seems appropriate to spread information about the prop that will affect homelessness. #santarosa #homeless #housingaffordability #homelessnessawareness #vote

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There’s a $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November. Here’s what you should know
Supporters of Prop 1 say California desperately needs money make a dent in its homelessness and affordability crisis.
calmatters.org
October 16, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Greeting we have delivered 60 meals to our unsheltered friends. For today we have made mashed potatoes, ham, gravy, veggies, garlic bread, eggs and cookies.

#homelessoutreach #sonomacounty #santarosa #homelessnessawareness
October 15, 2026 at 12:29 AM
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This is an interesting development from Denver as they might have found a good way of helping homelessness.

#housingaffordability #homelessnessawareness #homeless #santarosa #communitysupport #sonomacounty

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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston explains how city cut unsheltered homelessness by 64% in 3 years
Since taking office in 2023, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has overseen a 64% decrease in unsheltered homelessness, outpacing the national rate. Johnston joins "The Takeout" to break down his administrat...
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October 15, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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This is how homelessness should be handled as there are many different people who are homelessness. In this article Minnesota has successfully focused and helped the homeless veterans of their state .
#homelessnessawareness #veterans #SonomaCounty

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October 13, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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This is a conservative group formed by the republican Carl DeMaio a Californian member of the State Assembly District 75, San Diego.

#santarosa #Cali #Cicero #communitysupport #homelessnessawareness #housingaffordability #vote #SonomaCounty

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End Homelessness
California’s politicians are promoting failed “Housing First” policies that have wasted billions in taxpayer funds while making homelessness worse in our state. We have a better plan called “People Fi...
www.reformcalifornia.org
October 12, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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Local advocate Marita Hoff reveals a shocking shortage of motel-voucher funds for the homeless, highlighting the urgent need for action as winter approaches.

Learn more here

#KenoshaCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #HousingSecurity #HomelessnessAwareness #CommunitySupport
Homeless advocate urges Kenosha County to increase motel-voucher funding after winter shortages
At the Oct. 6 Kenosha County Human Services Committee meeting, homeless advocate Marita Hoff urged the county to boost motel-voucher funding after saying vouchers ran out in the first six weeks of last winter and citing 285 documented people experiencing homelessness (43 children) in August.
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October 12, 2026 at 11:34 PM
sonomavillages.bsky.social
Really have a good rhythm going as we just gave out 80 meals to unsheltered people. This time we gave out some white rice with a chorizo like sauce on top, with a side of garlic bread and mixed veggies like some green beans, cut up squash and eggplants.
#homelessnessawareness #food #santarosa
October 8, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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This is an interesting article that mainly compares the homelessness problem of Australia with Japan and Finland’s method that has had some success.
#sonomacounty #homelessnessawareness #HousingForAll #homelessservices

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We know how to end homelessness. We just won't pay for it
Japan has the lowest measured rate of homelessness of any wealthy nation. Finland is the only country in Europe that has driven homelessness down over decades rather than watched it climb.
phys.org
October 5, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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For more, including a personal note from Eliza Hemenway, the filmmaker, click this link: mailchi.mp/ff8e3a1f6f63...
#sonomacounty #santarosa #homelessnessawareness #homelessservices #filmmaking #films
You're Invited: California Screenings of Thy Neighbor
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October 2, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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Thy Neighbor: a Sonoma County Story, explores the question, "what is our responsibility, as individuals and as a society, to care for the vulnerable among us," as it follows one of the largest homeless encampments in Northern, CA, and the community's response to it. #santarosa#homelessnessawareness
October 2, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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Kallme Ky on Instagram: "The most wholesome interaction I had this morning #phoenixaz #giveback #communitymatters #homelessnessawareness #servewithlove"
90 likes, 11 comments - oh_thats_ky on September 26, 2026: "The most wholesome interaction I had this morning #phoenixaz #giveback #communitymatters #homelessnessawareness #servewithlove".
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October 1, 2026 at 7:35 PM