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-- DRAFT -- 2025-2029 ConPlan & FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan Page 62 of 90 Other Table 17 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) The City provides a range of services to address homelessness, focusing on chronically homeless individuals, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. As of the 2024 Point-in-Time Count (PIT), the City had an estimated 284 individuals experiencing homelessness, with 228 unsheltered and 56 sheltered. This represents 3.17% of Alameda County’s total homeless population of 8,958. Compared to the 2022 PIT count, the City experienced a decrease in homelessness, with unsheltered individuals decreasing by -27% and sheltered individuals decreasing by -42%. In response, the City has implemented targeted programs and partnerships to meet these needs, although substantial gaps remain. Central to these efforts is the CAP Program, which allocates financial support to non-profit organizations delivering social services to low-income residents. In addition to CDBG Public Service dollars, the City distributes its own General Fund monies, ranging from $150,000 - $300,000 bi- annually. In addition to CAP, San Leandro has been awarded a $9.3 million grant through the State of California’s Homekey program to acquire and rehabilitate the former Nimitz Motel, transforming it into an interim homeless navigation center with shelter and housing units and eventually into a permanent supportive rental housing for homeless and at-risk families. The City collaborates with local non-profit Building Futures for supportive services and the Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB) for project development and management. Furthermore, the City receives funding through the State of California Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program (passed through Alameda County) to support operations in emergency shelters, non- congregate shelters, interim or bridge housing, and navigation centers. The City awards 100% of these funds to local nonprofits to support homelessness efforts in the community. Since 2019, the City has allocated nearly $1.5 million in these grant funds directly to nonprofits. Additionally, the City will utilize Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds to pilot a Rental Assistance program for extremely low- income households at-risk of homelessness. The program is set to launch in 2025. State and federal funds, including a $2.5 million state grant, have brought the total project funding to approximately $12 million, with annual operating costs estimated at $1.8 million. The navigation center is anticipated to open by Spring 2025. San Leandro offers various outreach programs to connect unsheltered individuals with resources. Building Futures conducts mobile outreach and hosts drop-in sessions for unhoused individuals, while the Downtown Safety Ambassador Program, operated by the San Leandro Improvement Association, provides wellness checks and referrals to resources. Domestic violence survivors receive specialized support through the Family Violence Law Center in collaboration with local organizations like Building Futures and SAVE. For basic needs, the City contracts with nonprofits to offer services such as transportation assistance, emergency housing, and food distribution. Programs like the Mercy Brown Bag and April Showers ensure access to essential resources, including groceries and hygiene services.