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Safe Humane RV Parks
August 15, 2019
As the Bay Area struggles with a crisis in affordable housing, there has been a spike in people living in vehicles, including recreational vehicles (RVs). As RVs crop up, East Bay cities are looking at various ways to accommodate – or discourage – them....
Read MorePreventing Evictions = Preventing Homelessness
August 15, 2019
Many experts believe that one of the most cost-effective ways to prevent homelessness is by preventing evictions. One tactic for preventing evictions is through emergency grants. East Bay cities, counties and non-profits (such as Catholic Charities of the East Bay) offer eviction prevention funds,...
Read MoreResources for People Facing Homelessness
August 15, 2019
Know of someone facing homelessness? Contra Costa County’s Coordinated Outreach Referral, Engagement (C.O.R.E.) program works to engage and stabilize homeless individuals living outside through consistent outreach to facilitate and/or deliver health and basic need services and secure permanent housing. C.O.R.E. teams serve as an...
Read MoreResponding to the Homelessness Crisis
August 15, 2019
[Graphic: 2019 CCC homeless point in time count.] The numbers are in, and it's not pretty: homelessness in CCC increased by a shocking 43 percent in the last two years – one of the tragic byproducts of recent skyrocketing rents. Emergency shelters are one...
Read MoreHomelessness in CCC Up 43 Percent in 2 Years
August 14, 2019
Homelessness in Contra Costa increased by 43 percent in the last few years, according to the county’s latest homeless point in time count conducted in January. Several nearby counties also reported significant increases in homelessness, a dire sign of the Bay Area's crisis of...
Read MoreCity Council Endorsement Applications
August 08, 2019
If you're thinking about running for Richmond City Council and would like an endorsement from the RPA, the time to act is now! Read about the process and download the questionniare. Your answers must be submitted by September 1, 2019. Interviews will take place...
Read MoreConversation with Homelessness Advocate Daniel Barth
August 05, 2019
The Activist sat down with Daniel Barth of SOS! Richmond (Safe Open Spaces) to talk about how to tackle homelessness in Richmond. Daniel has been a longtime advocate to reduce and end homelessness both in Alameda and Contra Costa. SOS! Richmond works as an...
Read MorePt. Molate Subsequent Environmental Impact Report scoping session 7/29/19
July 28, 2019
Please attend the Pt Molate “Subsequent Environmental Impact Report” (SEIR) scoping session on July 29, at 6 PM in the Council chambers, 450 Civic Center Plaza. Mayor Butt and City staff are trying to “amend” the Environmental Impact Report from the failed Pt Molate...
Read MoreNo on Montalbo - Great Showing at City Council, Childish Response from Mayor Butt
March 19, 2019
A big thanks to everyone who came to Richmond City Council tonight, those who spoke against Catherine Montalbo's appointment to the Richmond Citizen's/Community Police Review Commission, and those who signed the letter that we delivered to the City Council. Mayor Butt responded to the...
Read MoreSaturday, May 4th - Richmond Housing Challenges: A Discussion With Randy Shaw!
March 09, 2019
Join us on May 4th 2019 from 4-6pm for a discussion with local author and highly successful housing activist, Randy Shaw! We will discuss his new book: "Generation Priced Out: Who Gets to Live in the New Urban America” and particularly how it relates...
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