Google Partnership Announcement BACS is so excited to share that we are partnering with Google to prevent homelessness before it starts for 100 Oakland households – and working with UCSF to run a longitudinal study to determine the effect of cash assistance on housing stability, while also measuring the potential reduction of racial disparities in [Read More…]
Connections July 2022
Data Confirms – BACS is reducing Hayward homelessness 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 [Read More…]
BACS Connections June 2022
BACS does it again, adding nearly 100 permanent supportive housing units in Alameda County for unhoused neighbors In Oakland and Berkeley, 89 neighbors – 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. [Read More…]
BACS Connections March 2022
2020-2021 Annual Report 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 our work every [Read More…]
BACS Connections January 2022
SHARE Center Christmas Joy The first ever Christmas at the SHARE Center in Salinas was a festive event, with visits from was a festive time at the SHARE Center in Salinas! Supervisor Alejo and Mayor Craig helped with fundraising (raising more than $5,000), getting backpacks and school supplies, toys for the kids, and gifts for [Read More…]
BACS Connections September 2021
Oakland A’s give BACS Social Justice Grant Award The Oakland A’s Community Fund awarded BACS the $10,000 Social Justice grant award! This grant will support our social justice, neighborhood-oriented approach to mental health & homelessness services. As part of the award, we got to invite a big group of staff, people we serve, and their [Read More…]
BACS Connections August 2021
Sacramento Crisis Navigation Program 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 [Read More…]
BACS Connections June 2021
SHARE Center Welcomes First Clients BACS has moved in the first “cohort” of un-housed residents to the brand new SHARE Center in Salinas, CA! Our team, all from the Salinas community, welcomed the first 22 clients on Memorial Day. Three families with children under 18 came indoors in our first group of residents, as well [Read More…]
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