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Accomplishments San Leandro Shelter for Women and Children Continue to contribute CDBG funds toward the operation of this emergency shelter in San Leandro that also provides food and supportive services for homeless women and children, many of whom are victims of domestic abuse. The shelter, owned and operated by the non-profit Building Futures with Women & Children, will provide assistance to 1,ZSOIow-income women and children over the next five (5) year period. Davis Street Family Resource Center Continue to provide operational funds through CDBG funds to the Davis Street Family Resource Center, which provides childcare, information and referral, emergency food, clothing, medical and dental care, job training activities and jab placement assistance, and other services to families and individuals in need. Located in San Leandro, the Davis Street Family Resource Center will assist approximately 40,000 persons over the next five (5) years. Geographic Distribution All programs listed are available to residents of the City of San Leandro. Priority: Maintain and expand activities designed to prevent those currently housed from becoming homeless Priority Analysis and Obstacles to Meeting Underserved Needs The following analysis of the homeless prevention needs and obstacles was prepared in part by the Alameda County HOME Consortium. As a Consortium member, the City of San Leandro subscribes to this priority and has proposed activities that meet the objective of increasing activities designed to prevent those currently housed from becoming homeless. Federal, State, and local housing programs frequently require that low-income households should pay no more than thirty percent (30%) of their gross income towards housing costs. According to "Out of Reach 2009: Persistent Problems, Challenges for Renters", an Apri12009 publication from the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLHC), to afford the $1,295 Fair Market Rent (FMR) for atwo-bedroom unit in Alameda County requires an hourly wage of $24.90 at 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. While the estimated average hourly wage of $19.58 for a renter in Alameda County is higher than the California minimum wage of $8 per hour, it still translates to Alameda County low-income households having less disposable income for other necessities such as food, transportation, health care, and even education. The California Employment Department estimates that seven (7) out of ten (10) occupations have mean wages below the County's housing wage for two-bedroom housing. Many low-income families =live paycheck to paycheck and are only one paycheck away from losing their current housing. Even when housing is available and a household can afford the rent payment, there are still barriers that make it difficult for the household to obtain and maintain the housing. The move-in costs of DRAFT Housing and Community Development Strategic Plan - FY 2010-14 City of San Leandro Page 15