destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Who understands homelessness best? The people who have experienced it. So why are they often left out of conversations about how to end it? It's time they share the decision-making power. Read more at San José Spotlight: sanjosespotlight.com/bramson-we-cant-fix-homelessness-without-sharing-power/ 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Like many of the pieces showcased at our “Connecting systems. Centering humanity.” exhibit, “Roman’s Art Exhibition” by Roman Rozin is inspired by the artist’s personal experience with homelessness or incarceration. 🎧 Listen to it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKu-0F2o4hY… givebutter.com2026 National Lived Experience Leadership Conference Art ExhibitionConnecting systems. Centering humanity. 010
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Last month Destination: Home’s Chad Bojorquez and Claudine Sipili spoke about scaling homelessness prevention and establishing the National Lived Experience Leadership and Advocacy Board. TY to the Initiative on Health and Homelessness at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health for the chance! 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Last week @CAgovernor signed #AB1924 into law, requiring the state to develop its first-ever statewide homelessness prevention strategy. This is a big step toward ending homelessness in CA. Learn more in @allhome.bsky.social's recent press release: www.allhomeca.org/2026/09/29/ab1924 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Parkinson’s disease made it impossible for Pedro Morales to keep working as a janitor. His income stopped – but the bills didn’t. Housing and groceries only got more expensive. Guaranteed income helped Pedro and his family bridge a critical gap. destinationhomesv.org/guaranteed-in… 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The 2026 National Lived Experience Leadership Conference is almost here! Thank you to our #NLELC26 supporters for helping fuel this one-of-a-kind event and building a national movement of leaders alongside us. See the full list of supporters: bit.ly/NLELC26partners 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Join Abode Services & community partners for a special screening of Beyond the Bridge on Thursday, 10/8 at 5 PM, followed by a community conversation to learn how we can move from crisis to a future where housing is abundant and accessible for all. Register: abode.org/beyond-the-bridge-scc 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Our region’s cost of living keeps climbing, leaving more low-income seniors behind. Guaranteed income can help close the gap. See how our Aging with Dignity pilot program with Sacred Heart Community Service is helping elders age with dignity: destinationhomesv.org/guaranteed-in… 011
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 04/09/2026We’re proud to partner with the Santa Clara University School of Law, the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley, and Santa Clara County Public Defender’s Office to bring legal services/support to more unhoused individuals. ow.ly/caNw50ZJ2Fn 030
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 01/09/2026“I think that, without the guaranteed income, we would have ended up living on the street.” Like many seniors in our community, Amelia and Pedro Morales have struggled to keep up with the rising cost of living even after years of working. See how unconditional cash aid has changed their lives.👇 010
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 27/08/2026We're excited to announce new partnerships to combat the criminalization of homelessness in Santa Clara County: @santaclarauniv.bsky.social School of Law, the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley, and the County of Santa Clara Public Defender's Office. ow.ly/2MvY50ZGcUG 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Our own Claudine Sipili was chosen for the 2026 Woman of Impact Award by the County of Santa Clara Commission on the Status of Women! This award recognizes women changemakers whose work, leadership, and commitment are making an impact in our community. Proud to honor her on Women’s Equality Day! 💚 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Sheana Price knows what it’s like to be without housing. Today she uses her lived experience to help others on their path to permanent housing. "Housing provides hope." County of Santa Clara: news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-funded-housing-provides-new-opportunities-during-affordable-housing-month 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Check out the 9 new affordable housing communities that opened in 2025! 🏘️📸 That's not all. 6 started construction, and 7 Measure A-funded projects were approved. Learn more in County of Santa Clara's report: files.santaclaracounty.gov/exjcpb15… 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Designed with and for people experiencing homelessness, #MyConnectSV provides more visibility and transparency into the housing process. “I got housed this way. It’s like a lifeline,” says Stacy Cobb, one of more than 2,200 people whose path to housing has been clearer as a result. ow.ly/PqeP50ZB4f2 010
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 14/08/2026As the 2026 National Lived Experience Leadership Conference approaches, we're taking a moment to thank the partners who are powering effective, equitable solutions to homelessness. See our growing list of supporters: bit.ly/NLELC26partners 021
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Seniors in our community need homes they can afford, especially those on fixed and extremely low incomes. The good news: 68 more are on the way – including 20 for seniors exiting homelessness. news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-an… 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Hollywood studios greenlight movies they believe will turn a profit. Housing works similarly. “The problem comes when we expect that system to produce something that doesn’t generate enough revenue to pay for itself,” says Destination: Home’s COO Ray Bramson in his new San José Spotlight column. 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Is #prevention a sustainable solution to homelessness? KQED News highlighted our local Homelessness Prevention System as one example that works. www.kqed.org/news/12093953/a-simple… 010
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Partners across County of Santa Clara are not only moving people off the street and into stable housing – they’re helping others stay in the homes they already have. 44,000+ people have received support through the Homelessness Prevention System to stay housed. Learn more: bit.ly/sohreports 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Homelessness is often framed as the result of personal failures or bad choices. But through outreach and community-based research, students at Santa Clara University are finding that's not true for most people living on our streets. Learn more from Angelee Caballero, one of those students, below. 👇 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Incomes aren’t keeping pace with housing costs – and it’s pushing more families toward homelessness. To afford a 1-BR rental in Santa Clara County, a worker must make $57.35/hour in a standard work week (nearly 3.4 times the minimum wage). See the full data by NLIHC: nlihc.org/oor/state/ca 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 24/07/2026We’re now just a couple months out from the 2026 National Lived Experience Leadership Conference! We're deeply grateful to our partners for investing in lived experience leadership and helping drive lasting change. See the growing list of #NLELC26 supporters: bit.ly/NLELC26partners 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 24/07/2026“The limitations of shelter help explain why experts say reducing homelessness requires investments at every stage: preventing people from losing housing, providing immediate refuge from the street and creating permanent homes that offer a way out.” The Mercury News ow.ly/4J5E50Zs8QX 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Our community is making meaningful progress in addressing our homelessness crisis. How? By building more housing people can afford, expanding programs proven to prevent homelessness, and providing shelter options. See how these solutions work: bit.ly/sohreports 211
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 09/07/2026We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the National Lived Experience Leadership & Advocacy Board – 15 leaders with lived experience of homelessness representing communities across the country in national homelessness decisions. ow.ly/ycC350Zm6Cu 010
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Continued investment in HHAP means communities can keep shelters open, welcome people home, and help families avoid homelessness. More by The Mercury News: www.mercurynews.com/2026/06/29/cali… 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Angelique spent eight years without a home, spending nights in her car or on someone’s couch. She didn’t think housing would ever be within reach, especially as she struggled to cover medical bills. The 2016 Measure A Affordable Housing Bond changed that. See how in this clip by sccgov.bsky.social ⤵️sccgov.bsky.socialCounty of Santa Clara (@sccgov.bsky.social)The County provides quality services and promotes a healthy safe community. Social Media Disclaimer: https://www.santaclaracounty.gov/social-media-disclaimer 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Amanda Bowie and her dog slept in a Ford Escape for more than a year. They now have a home at Mariposa Place, an affordable housing development, made possible by the Measure A Affordable Housing Bond. ow.ly/Mcvw50ZhN9a 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 24/06/2026After years in tech, one layoff changed everything for Matresa. What she believed was a temporary setback stretched into years of housing insecurity and eventually homelessness. Thanks to the Measure A Affordable Housing Bond, Matresa finally has a safe place to call home again. 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 23/06/2026“We’re proud to partner in this project, preserving the safe, dignified housing resources families deserve," Destination: Home’s Chad Bojorquez said in sanjosespotlight.com. sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-nonpr… 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Affordable Housing Month may be over, but for the families who now have a safe, stable place to call home – the impact lasts a lifetime. Stacy Cobb and her dog Mecca are living proof. news.santaclaracounty.gov/county-fu… 110
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 11/06/2026For seniors in our Aging with Dignity program, guaranteed income has been more than financial support. These unconditional monthly payments have provided stability, peace of mind, and renewed dignity. Learn more: destinationhomesv.org/guaranteed-in… 032
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Recent analysis by Bay Area News Group finds: high rents are the clearest factor separating the Bay Area from other regions, worsening other pressures that can push residents into homelessness. More at The Mercury News: www.mercurynews.com/2026/05/21/bay-… 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Ending Affordable Housing Month on a high note by breaking ground on RISE! 🏗️✨RISE will soon bring 195 new apartments for our lowest-income households – including homes for formerly homeless families – just steps away from the Berryessa VTA transit hub and BART station. 🚆 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Construction on Corso Apartments is underway! 🏗️ 120 homes for the lowest-income residents, including people experiencing homelessness, OTW. TY City of Mountain View, County of Santa Clara, Santa Clara County Housing Authority, Alta Housing, Related Housing, & others for making this possible. 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 22/05/2026🚨 CA needs $1B for HHAP to keep housing programs, shelter beds, outreach teams, and local homelessness response efforts running across the state. Join us in spreading the word & urging our state leaders to fight for this funding in the final budget. #FundHHAP #CABudget @bchcoalition.bsky.social 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 21/05/2026In a 🆕 SALA Podcast episode, Destination: Home CEO Jen Loving and nationally recognized homelessness policy expert Jeff Olivet talk about what it takes to reduce homelessness at scale. 🔊 Listen here: podcasts.apple.comJen Loving with Jeff Olivet: What Actually Works in Solving Homelessness at ScalePodcast Episode · The SALA Series Podcast · May 21 · 35m 010
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Join us tomorrow at noon at Tully Library for A Complex Crisis: Understanding the Drivers of Homelessness and Supportive Approaches! No RSVP is needed. We hope to see you there! #SantaClaraCounty #SanJose #AffordableHousingMonth #event #homelessness #HomelessnessPrevention #MyConnectSV 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Today Destination: Home’s Chad Bojorquez joined Homebase’s Saadiqah Islam and LEABsv’s Elizabeth Colorado at the Housing First Partners Conference to share strategies for people-centered and data-driven narrative change to support #HousingFirst. #HFPC2026 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 12/05/2026We were encouraged to hear so much discussion about homelessness prevention, including references to our own local model, during The New York Times California Gubernatorial Forum. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/opinion/… 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Welcoming residents home is our favorite way to celebrate #AffordableHousingMonth and today we’re celebrating the grand opening of Mitchell Park Place! 🏘️✨Congratulations to Eden Housing and partners, including Santa Clara County, City of Palo Alto, Santa Clara County Housing Authority, AbilityPath! 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Last night we held a community conversation about affordable and supportive housing – what they are, where they’re being built, and how they help people find stability. 🏘️💬 We heard how important access to affordable housing is in solving homelessness. TY to everyone who joined us! 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 05/05/2026What is affordable and supportive housing? How do they work? Join us tomorrow at the Alum Rock Library to find out. 🏘️ 🔗 RSVP: lnkd.in/grUpAH8S 🔗 See our other #AffordableHousingMonth events: bit.ly/affordablehousing26 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Congrats to Wei and Claire on receiving CBS News | Breaking news, top stories & today's latest headlines Icon Award! 👏 Your compassion for our unhoused residents is inspiring. www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/icon-award-unhoused-residents-homeless-united-effort-organization-santa-clara-county/ 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Rising costs hit vulnerable populations, especially seniors living on fixed & extremely low incomes, the hardest. Our Aging with Dignity program w/ Sacred Heart Community Service provides guaranteed income to help participants live with stability & dignity. destinationhomesv.org/guaranteed-income/ 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Destination: Home and supportive housing system partners are creating spaces for honest conversations about affordable housing and other proven solutions to homelessness. 💬🏘️ Learn more & join us: bit.ly/affordablehousing26 #AffordableHousingMonth #SantaClaraCounty #event 010
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 22/04/2026More than 20,000 people are no longer homeless. They’re now housed, thanks to our community’s collective efforts to end and prevent homelessness since 2020. See how our community will keep the momentum going: destinationhomesv.org/news/2026/04/… 000
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 21/04/2026We’re working with Sacred Heart Community Service to provide vulnerable seniors with #GuaranteedIncome so they don’t have to choose. It’s already making a difference. Learn about our #Agin gWithDignity pilot program: destinationhomesv.org/guaranteed-in… 010
destinationhomesv.bsky.social @destinationhomesv.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Big moment ahead. 🎤 Our CEO Jen Loving is gearing up for #TED2026 in Vancouver. Soon, she’ll share how communities can stop homelessness before it starts. TY to The Audacious Project, for the opportunity to do so. Go Jen! #RightatHomeUSA #StopHomelessnessBeforeItStarts #AudaciousProject #TEDTalk 010