Eureka Council Passes New Camping Ordinance

by Linda Stansberry on November 18, 2020 at 10:43AM

Previous coverage of this decision can be found here. 

UPDATED: Eureka City Council to Consider Camping Ban

by Linda Stansberry on November 16, 2020 at 4:18PM

The Yurok Tribe Receives $2.2 million Grant for Homelessness

by Iridian Casarez on October 16, 2020 at 4:44PM

The Yurok Tribe received a $2.2 million grant from California's Homekey Program to address homelessness, the same grant St. Joseph Health received for its Providence Eureka housing project. According to a release, the Yurok Indian Housing Authority will purchase a motel in Eureka for permanent housing for 30 people who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness and affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Providence Eureka House Receives $4.3 million for Homeless Housing

by Iridian Casarez on September 28, 2020 at 5:32PM

Read the full email and Homekey awardees fact sheet detail about Humboldt County below. Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced $137 million in the third round of Homekey awards — California’s nation-leading $600 million program to purchase and rehabilitate housing – including hotels, motels, vacant apartment buildings and other properties – and convert them into permanent, long-term housing for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness, who are at high risk for serious illness, and are impacted by COVID-19.

St. Joe's Health to Offer Housing for Homeless Residents

by Iridian Casarez on September 18, 2020 at 11:13AM

——> “We know that the first step towards improved health for those facing housing insecurity is a safe place to sleep,” said Roberta Luskin-Hawk, M.D., Chief Executive, St. Joseph Health, Humboldt County.

Arcata’s 7 FEMA Trailers Still Unused

by Ashley Harrell on June 19, 2020 at 9:39AM

Betty Chinn's Homeless Foundation Receives Grant to Care for Pets

by Kimberly Wear on May 28, 2020 at 1:02PM

The Betty Kwan Chinn Homeless Foundation is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, Pet Assistance and Support Program. This was a competitive grant, with $5 million allocated for the State of California to provide funds for homeless shelters to provide shelter, food and basic veterinary services for pets owned by individuals experiencing homelessness, including staff and insurance related to providing those services.

Update: Eureka City Council Approved Allowing Betty Chinn to Open Temporary Homeless Shelter for Women and Families

by Iridian Casarez on April 22, 2020 at 1:09PM

is across the street from the day center so it will be easy,” she says. “If it doesn’t, I have to find a new building and new partners.

Eureka Mayor Talks Efforts to Protect Homeless Residents (VIDEO)

by Thadeus Greenson on April 6, 2020 at 8:14PM

COVID-19 Mayor PSA HOMELESSNESS

Arcata House to Provide Hot Meals, Needs Some Help to Do So

by Kimberly Wear on December 22, 2019 at 3:56PM

The Arcata House Partnership will be hosting meal events during Christmas week to help folks in need of a hot meal during the holiday season. Meals will be available from noon to 3 p.m. at the nonprofit’s Ninth Street annex Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.