The data confirms – BACS is reducing Hayward homelessness. The Point-in-Time Count carried out across the Bay Area on Feb. 23 found 381 people experiencing homelessness in Hayward — with 114 of these individuals unsheltered—figures that were DOWN 22% and 28% respectively from the last Point-in-Time Count in January 2019. This is the trends our [Read More…]
BACS adds nearly 100 new units of housing to end homelessness
Nearly 100 neighbors in Oakland and Berkeley – currently living on the street or in emergency housing – will soon have permanent, private, and dignified housing thanks to two Homekey awards for BACS projects: Golden Bear Homes and Piedmont Place. “Today, right now, you have neighbors on the street. Community members who are not different, [Read More…]
2020-2021 BACS Annual Report
To the Whatever It Takes community, This year, BACS provided services to 14,699 neighbors experiencing behavioral health challenges, housing insecurity and/or homelessness, and other complex needs. As an historical agency celebrating our 68th anniversary, it is our founding commitment to do “whatever it takes” to meet the needs of our community. This Annual Report, and [Read More…]
Play Structure Ribbon Cutting for Kids without Housing
Kids living at the SHARE Center now have access to a play structure, provided by the community and built by volunteers, where they can get exercise and play outdoors! Our society makes it too easy to think of people without housing as a problem, and to consider the bare minimum that should be provided. At [Read More…]
BACS opens Contra Costa’s Newest Hub for Housing & Services
BACS is excited to announce the grand opening of Delta Landing in Pittsburg, providing low-barrier, interim housing services focused on rapidly transitioning participants into permanent housing with intensive aftercare supports – doing “whatever it takes” to help them stabilize and remain in their housing. Delta Landing is a 172-unit interim housing site in BACS’ signature [Read More…]
Health & Joy for Homeless Families with Pets in Salinas
A pet is family, no matter where you live – including for families experiencing homelessness. Last week, Bay Area Community Services (BACS) and BirchBark Foundation (BBF) announced a new partnership to provide veterinary care, support services, and supplies to the pets of people on their way from homelessness to housing at the SHARE Center. The [Read More…]
Girl Scouts Install Free Solar Charging Station at BACS
Future leaders are right here in our community. BACS is so impressed with this Gold Star Girl Scout project – it’s a solar, eco-friendly design with practical and compassionate applications. When the pandemic began, it highlighted an issue that was hidden before. Public locations like libraries had closed, and a large population was left without [Read More…]
Simplifying the System of Care in Sacramento
The mental health system of care can be complicated – which is why BACS has started the Sacramento Crisis Navigation Program (CNP). We are supporting community members with behavioral health needs who are in the middle of a crisis, at the emergency room, by being side-by-side to help them navigate available resources to find ongoing [Read More…]
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