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Priority #5: Increase the availability of services and housing and rill gaps along the continuum of care for homeless people and people at risk of becoming homeless. Resources Used: The City applied CDBG, Community Assistance, and HOME funds to programs during this year. Activities Undertaken: The City participated in the initial development of the Continuum of Care strategy as a member of the working group. The initial phases of the program began during this time period; the plan is anticipated to be implemented by January 1997. The City continued to support emergency shelter and transitional housing programs for homeless people and people at risk of becoming homeless. Transitional Housing - the City continued its participation in the Alameda County HOME-TAC Consortium for use of the HOME funds. The City committed $200,000 of HOME Grant funds to the rehabilitation of 54 units at the Alameda Naval Base Navy Lodge. Project developers are Rubicon and the San Leandro Shelter for Women and Children. The project is in its initial phases and is anticipated to be completed late 1997. Services and Facility Improvements - the City provided both CDBG and Community Assistance funds to the San Leandro Shelter for Women and Children, Davis Street Community Center, and the Emergency Shelter Network (ESN). Funds were allocated for services and facility improvement projects. Rental Assistance - the City contracted with ECHO Housing, Inc. to provide a Rental Assistance Program (RAP) to residents. The program assisted with move -in costs or delinquent rent due to a temporary financial setback by arranging for a guaranteed repayment contract between the tenant and landlord. During this time period, 18 households were assisted. Geographic Distribution: The Navy Lodge project is located at the Alameda Naval Base and will be made available to clients of the San Leandro Shelter for Women and Children. Davis Street Community Center and RAP provide services citywide. ESN coordinates services throughout the County. Leverage of Non -Federal Resources: The City Council annually allocates general funds to create the Community Assistance Program. These funds are made available to nonprofit agencies serving San Leandro residents.