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destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · Jan 31

Hi!👋 For those who don't know us yet, Destination: Home is a public-private partnership ending & preventing homelessness in Silicon Valley. We're thrilled to continue advancing solutions that tackle the root causes of homelessness & have a lasting impact – under one Bluesky.

🔗 DestinationHomeSV.org

Destination: Home - Our goal is to end homelessness not just manage it.

We incubate new ideas, advocate for policies, & fund strategies that address the root causes of homelessness & help ensure that the most vulnerable have a home.

DestinationHomeSV.org

destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 4h

When people with lived experience drive the work to end & prevent homelessness, we can be sure our solutions are effective & our systems are accountable to their communities. More on the growing movement to center lived experience: 🔗destinationhomesv.org/centering-lived-experience/

destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 8d

Our next Grantee Partner Spotlight underscores the vital link between stable #housing & quality #education. 🏘️🎓

The Karat School Project helps local underserved communities overcome intergenerational poverty – including unhoused families living in RVs.

Support KSP: theksp.org/donate-to-usa-programs

Graphic includes a photo of a Karat School Project team member and RVs and text that reads, “The Karat School Project is breaking cycles of intergenerational poverty by providing resources and services for underserved communities – including unhoused families living in RVs. From connecting people to housing to providing education and training, our partnership supports families on their path to success.”

Graphic includes two photos, one of RVs and another of KSP Founder Evelyne Keomian, and text that reads, “KSP is led by Evelyne Keomian, a leader with lived experience. Having grown up impoverished and without equitable access to education, Evelyne knows firsthand how barriers to education can perpetuate cycles of poverty – and how to break them. One of the most significant barriers to children receiving quality education is the lack of stable housing.”

Graphic includes two photos of KSP providing essential supplies to families living in RVs and text that reads, “Without stable housing, families struggle to meet their basic needs, and children fall behind in their education. KSP's Edu-kit initiative bridges a critical gap in resources. By providing essential services and supplies – including food, household items, educational enrichment materials, and access to technology – children can focus on their growth and education.”

Graphic includes a screenshot of KSP’s YouTube short, “KSP Family of 5 moves into a new house!” The text reads, “From RV to home: KSP works together with community partners to connect families to permanent housing.” The quote from Evelyne Keomian, KSP founder, reads, “It’s always a good win for us when a family goes from housing insecurity to permanent housing, which will enable children and their families to focus on education and thrive in our community!”

destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 13d

Justice-involved people are far more likely to experience homelessness & recidivism. Rooted helps break the cycle.

🌱 Help people & communities thrive – support Rooted: carrythevision.org/rooted

Graphic includes a photo of Mark leading the men’s healing circle and text that reads, “Everyone deserves the chance to rewrite their story and rebuild their life. Support Rooted – transform
people and communities: carrythevision.org/rooted"

Graphic includes a flyer by Carry the Vision of their Rooted Healing Circles

Graphic includes a flyer by Carry the Vision of their Rooted services

destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 13d

Up next in our GranteePartnerSpotlight series, we’re excited to highlight Carry the Vision and their new initiative: Rooted! 1/2 🧵

Graphic includes a photo of the Rooted team and text that reads, “Rooted by Carry the Vision is helping people grow past their history of incarceration and thrive as business leaders.”

Graphic includes a photo of the Rooted team lifting household items with a caption that reads, “Rooted provides reuse and recycling services for clothing and other household items to the South Santa Clara County community.” The text reads, “An employment social enterprise, Rooted promotes the economic stability and upward mobility of at-risk individuals through paid employment, skill-building and emotional wellness. The program also offers Healing Circles to support people in their transformation, providing a space to share, learn, and connect.”

Graphic includes a photo of Charles Good assisting a client and text that reads, “At Rooted, meaningful connections between people leading the program and the people served blossom.” The quote from Charles Good III, Rooted’s Program Assistant, reads, “We acknowledge that everything has value to our clients. We recently assisted one of our clients in a clean-out of their late wife’s belongings. By extending a helping hand and letting them know we were there for them, we gave that extra layer of care and it meant a lot.”

Graphic includes two photos of Rooted Program Director Mark Ashford and text that reads, “Mark Ashford’s story is another testament to Rooted’s impact. A Gilroy native, Mark spent 26 years in and out of prison until he embraced a new path forward.” The quote from Rooted reads, “Today, Mark leads Rooted with compassion and vision. He believes that with support, love, and opportunity, everyone has the power to transform.”

destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 14d

➡️A lack of affordable housing options.
➡️Wages that fail to keep pace with rents.
➡️A sudden change in family circumstances.

Desiré knows firsthand the forces that are pushing people into homelessness. We must scale our local Homelessness Prevention System to meet the size of need in our community.

destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 15d

Home is more than housing – it’s connection, community, and care. 🏘️💚 Yesterday, we joined our partners in celebrating the grand opening of Parkmoor Community Apartments & The Hub – a project supporting foster youth in Santa Clara County that truly embodies the meaning of home. bit.ly/47xWNka

Photo of Parkmoor Community Apartments and The Hub

Photo of signage from the grand opening of Parkmoor Community Apartments and The Hub depicting the development timeline from its conception in 2011 to completion in 2025

Photo of speakers at the grand opening of Parkmoor Community Apartments and The Hub

Photo of attendees at the grand opening of Parkmoor Community Apartments and The Hub

destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 21d

"By approving this local funding measure, voters can ensure Santa Clara Valley Healthcare continues to do what it’s done so well for decades — care for everyone. Measure A protects critical programs that connect health care and housing." Vote #YesOnA! #SaveOurLocalHospitals #MeasureA

Bramson: A measure for community health - San José Spotlight

When people talk about ending homelessness, the conversation almost always starts with housing. And for good reason—without a safe, stable home, it’s nearly impossible for anyone to rebuild their life...

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destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 22d

We partner with organizations led by experts who best know the needs of their community to build a stronger & more equitable system for all to thrive. Today, we’re highlighting the work of one of our partners: the South Bay Community Land Trust! 👉 Support their work: tinyurl.com/SouthBayCLT-PPF

Graphic includes a photo of The Virginian Apartments. Text reads, “The South Bay Community Land Trust seeks to create collectively-led and owned communities where everyone is safe, loved, and housed. Part of their efforts include the rehabilitation of the Virginian Apartments.”

Graphic includes a photo by San José Spotlight of Maricela Betancourt-Flores who has been a resident at The Virginian Apartments in East San Jose for 30 years. Text reads, “The Virginian Apartments are three apartment buildings that are home to a close-knit community of multigenerational families in East San José.” Quote reads, The Virginian Apartments represent an opportunity to protect long-term residents and foster equitable housing solutions for San José.”

Graphic includes photos of the Virginian Apartments’s residents. Text reads, “The South Bay Community Land Trust is fostering strong relationships with residents. To support resident input in the design and execution of the site’s rehabilitation, the organization provides ongoing education about tenant rights and community ownership. Join the movement to return power to the people by supporting their People’s Preservation Fund: tinyurl.com/SouthBayCLT-PPF”

destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 28d

Through Donnell's story, we see the bigger picture: homelessness is rooted in systemic issues, not personal shortcomings. We must close the gap between housing costs and wages to solve homelessness. Thank you, Donnell, for sharing your journey! 🔗 destinationhomesv.org/centering-lived-experience/

destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 29d

Those quoted in this @mercurynews.com article are making impossible trade-offs, like choosing between a medical procedure & rent. For others who are barely making ends meet, an unexpected expense like a hospital bill could be what pushes them onto our streets. www.mercurynews.com/2025/10/05/h...

Graphic includes the headline from an article by The Mercury News’s Julia Prodis Sulek, "High cost of living forces Bay Area residents to delay medical procedures, having kids," and includes the article’s featured photo.

destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · Oct 2

SB 634 makes it clear: cities can't block life-saving outreach & services for people experiencing homelessness.

Without services + housing, there is no real path forward. @governor.ca.gov

🔗 tinyurl.com/4nyschsr

#SB634 #EndHomelessness

destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · Oct 1

🚨Our local hospital system is under threat.🚨

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare provides essential healthcare to all in our community, but federal funding cuts are threatening the life-saving services they provide.

Learn more & join us in supporting #MeasureA: destinationhomesv.org/news/2025/09...

Graphic 1 includes a photo of a patient and a healthcare provider. Text reads, “WHY OUR LOCAL HOSPITAL SYSTEM IS KEY TO ENDING HOMELESSNESS Housing is the foundation for ending homelessness, but it also takes a coordinated, community response. Right now one of our most critical partners is in danger: Santa Clara Valley Healthcare.”

Graphic 2 includes a photo of Santa Clara County. Text reads, “Santa Clara Valley Healthcare, our County’s public hospital system, cares for nearly half a million residents annually and provides critical life-saving services to our entire community. Every year, around 10,000 homeless patients are provided care not only at their hospitals but also through: mobile clinics, respite care, outreach teams like the Backpack Homeless Healthcare Team”

Graphic 3 includes a photo of the Valley Homeless Healthcare Program Mobile Health Center, courtesy of the County of Santa Clara. Text reads, “Our hospital system meets people where they are, often when they need help the most. Just as importantly, it delivers the supportive services that are essential to keeping people in our local housing programs stably housed for the long term.”

Graphic 4 reads, “But these life-saving services are now under serious threat. Due to recently approved federal healthcare cuts, Santa Clara Valley Healthcare stands to lose over $1 billion annually. That’s why Measure A is on the ballot this November. Measure A will: Raise $330 million annually to soften the blow of the $1 billion federal cut, Keep local hospitals open and core services operating, Protect access to care for hundreds of thousands of residents, Last for five years only, with strict oversight and independent audits, Ensure every dollar stays in Santa Clara County”

destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · Sep 29

People with lived experience are essential co-creators of the solutions to homelessness. Their firsthand knowledge drives true systemic change.

"If you know how to listen, it can impact and transform systems." @rhie512.bsky.social

🔗Learn more: destinationhomesv.org/centering-lived-experience/

destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · Sep 25

Funding cuts are threatening to undo the progress communities across California are making toward ending and preventing homelessness.

We need sustained investments in proven solutions to keep momentum.

Read more by @calmatters.org: calmatters.org/housing/home...

Homelessness is dropping in California counties. But funding cuts could derail that progress

Experts worry liberal California will be blacklisted from federal homelessness dollars, effectively counteracting recent progress.

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Rob Collinson @racollinson.bsky.social · Sep 17

Really enjoyed talking with @alexis-madrigal.bsky.social and Jennifer Loving from @destinationhomesv.bsky.social about what we know regarding homeless prevention and drivers of homelessness. A great opportunity to highlight some of the research from @LEOatND & @ndecon.bsky.social !

KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · Sep 17

🎧 Listen to the podcast!

For Episode 1 of #InSearchofHome, @destinationhomesv.bsky.social CEO Jennifer Loving and economics professor @racollinson.bsky.social spoke with @alexis-madrigal.bsky.social about the many reasons why homelessness happens and how to prevent it.

🔗:

In Search of Home Part 1: How to Prevent Homelessness

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KQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · Sep 16

TUE at 9AM

Tune in to the Episode 1 of #InSearchofHome - we'll talk with @destinationhomesv.bsky.social CEO Jennifer Loving and economics professor @racollinson.bsky.social about the many reasons why homelessness happens and how to prevent it.

❓ Have you ever been on the brink of losing your home?

Trump’s ‘Tectonic Shift’ on Homelessness Is Sending Shockwaves Across California | KQED

California’s embrace of Housing First principles has become a liability after the president directed federal agencies to stop funding that approach to homelessness.

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destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · Sep 8

"Triage is a lifeline, but treatment is the cure. If we want fewer people outside tomorrow, we can’t just count cabins built or encampments cleared. We have to measure keys in hand, leases signed and doors closed behind someone finally home."
🔗 Read more @sanjosespotlight.com: bit.ly/Bramson908

Graphic includes a headline from a column in the San José Spotlight by Destination: Home COO Ray Bramson, "Bramson: We’re triaging homelessness, but not treating its root causes” and a link bit.ly/Bramson908

destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · Sep 5

We’re honored to be featured in @packardfdn.bsky.social‘s latest grantee story and grateful for their steadfast partnership, which has been instrumental in helping our community pioneer bold and collaborative solutions to homelessness. If you haven’t already, give it a read ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Packard Foundation @packardfdn.bsky.social · Sep 3

Since 2020, ‪@sccgov.bsky.social‬’s prevention efforts—including the Homelessness Prevention System—have helped 33,000 people stay in their homes, with more than 90% remaining housed two years later.

Learn more about Destination: Home's collaborative approach: www.packard.org/insights/gra...

A Collaborative Approach to Stop Homelessness Before It Starts • The David and Lucile Packard Foundation

For many families, having a home isn’t just about having a safe place to sleep. A stable home provides stability, builds community, and sets them up for the future. But too often, families in our comm...

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destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · Jul 16

"...That means filling federal funding gaps with local dollars wherever possible. It means doubling down on eviction prevention and emergency rental assistance. It means building political will to protect those on the margins."

Read more @sanjosespotlight.com:

Bramson: What federal budgets cuts could mean at home - San José Spotlight

It’s easy to miss the potential impact of federal budget cuts when you live above the fray. If you’ve got a job, a home and a cushion in your checking account, Washington’s latest budget proposal migh...

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destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · Jul 9

By focusing on preventing homelessness with financial assistance, we're tackling the root causes of housing instability and demonstrating that keeping families in their homes is both compassionate and cost-effective. #PreventHomelessness
🔗 Learn more: destinationhomesv.org/homelessness-prevention/

Graphic quotes James Sullivan, researcher and co-founder of Notre Dame’s Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO), “This was no mere delay in homelessness, but a persistent prevention –
hundreds of children, women and men spared an indefinite turn in a shelter or out on a street.”

destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · Jul 3

🏥 Healthcare
🖼️ Art
❤️ Connection

Lanette Quiroz has access to all three, now that she has a stable place to call home at Hillview Court.

#HousingChangesLives #HousingEndsHomelessness

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‘I didn’t think I would be doing anything like this’: Formerly homeless San Jose woman creates art

Creating art is a therapeutic experience for Lanette Quiroz, who lives in a permanent supportive housing apartment in Milpitas.

www.mercurynews.com

destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · Jul 2

Spoiler: Ticketing and arresting people for sleeping outside without shelter PROLONGS their homelessness. Essential items & documents are often lost during sweeps & bans, and enforcement forces people into more isolated areas. #HousingEndsHomelessness #HousingNotHandcuffs
Read more @calmatters.org:

They were repeatedly ticketed because of their homelessness. What did it change?

In Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Diego, homeless Californians describe their experiences as camping ban enforcement has increased.

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destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · Jun 9

Building cross-sector coalitions that bring together government, nonprofits and the private sector to address this crisis with the urgency it demands. 5/5

🔗 Read the rest @sanjosespotlight.com:

Bramson: Finding common ground in Silicon Valley - San José Spotlight

Megan lives in a small apartment in San Jose that costs her more than $2,850 a month. She shares it with her two kids and elderly mother. Rent eats up nearly 80% of her monthly income — and that’s whe...

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destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · Jun 9

Using local dollars to fill federal gaps, especially for housing and health care programs. 4/🧵

destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · Jun 9

Expanding rental assistance and homelessness prevention services before families end up outside. 3/🧵