Housing California

Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his 2025-26 January budget today. Housing California Executive Director Chione Flegal responds alongside our coalition partners: "We are excited about the Governor’s proposed cabinet-level agency and are committed to working with the administration to bolster state leadership, increase efficiencies, advance racial equity, and scale impact. Our shared efforts to solve homelessness and address California’s housing affordability crisis demonstrate that when we invest resources in solving these challenges, we make progress. California is serving more unhoused people than ever before and is building more affordable homes than we have in years. But we have more work to do. Now is the time to double down on our success and make crucial investments in affordable housing and services, with the urgency and focus that our communities need and deserve. We stand ready to support the Administration and the Legislature in passing a package of housing and homelessness investments." 📍 Read our full coalition statement: https://lnkd.in/gkUG7ZDz

🏠 Housing justice starts with the voices of those most impacted. East Bay Housing Organizations' (EBHO) Leadership Academy has been empowering resident leaders since 2015 to shape housing policy and advance the movement for affordable housing. Many of these leaders also participate in our Residents United Network (RUN), proving that when we center lived experiences, we can drive systemic change. We encourage you to join the EBHO Lunch & Learn on Thursday, January 23rd to hear directly from Leadership Academy staff and participants, and to learn more about getting involved in this critical work. ➡️ RSVP & learn more: bit.ly/ebho2025

Last chance to save! ⏰ Early bird registration for the Housing California 2025 Conference ends TODAY at 11:59 PM (PST). We are offering an early bird pricing extension for those affected by the Southern California fires. To request an extension, please contact us at conference@housingca.org. Register now: https://lnkd.in/giAxyRyF  #HousingCA2025

In recent days, countless colleagues and partners have shared either direct or very close human connections with people who are displaced and/or evacuated due to multiple fires ravaging the greater Los Angeles region. As with many in our network, we search for comfort and care for the safety of our community members. The troubling impacts of wildfires and other disasters have increasingly become "part of what living in California is." This touches the very heart of our work and our mission to see to it that all Californians have a safe, stable, affordable place to call home. We extend our thoughts to those grappling with this moment and with questions about what happens next. As an organization, our work to expand affordable housing includes recognizing that shortage of housing and lack of financial resources to respond to crises are far too common for too many Californians. It also includes recognizing that for those experiencing homelessness, the catastrophes of losing a home and displacement are often a daily disaster. We hold gratitude for the individuals and organizations mobilizing and activating support networks and resources, and hope for a pace and scale of progress that meets this moment.

Hurry! Only 2 days left to enjoy early bird discounts for the Housing California 2025 Conference. Register by January 10 to secure your spot at a reduced rate: https://lnkd.in/giAxyRyF   #HousingCA2025

Time is running out! ⏰ Only 4 days left to take advantage of early bird registration for the Housing California 2025 Conference. Join us March 5-7 as we unite for 'Solidarity in Action: Building Power to Transform Communities.' Don't miss out—register by January 10 to save: https://lnkd.in/g2MpWdyD  #HousingCA2025

The Housing California team wishes you and yours a warm, restful, and happy holiday season.🌲 Our offices are closed from December 25 through January 1st, as we support our team in taking some well-deserved time off. We look forward to our continued work together in 2025.

National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day (12/21) reminds us that homelessness is not just a statistic. It’s a human tragedy. Homelessness, especially for those living outdoors, leads to death for people who were loved, who mattered, and whose loss diminishes us all. While our shared work often focuses on differing opinions about how to resource systems to address the crises of housing affordability and homelessness, this day calls us to reflect deeply. How can we meet the immediate and urgent needs of those without shelter? How can we ensure no one is left behind to endure the dangerous consequences of homelessness? As we work toward long-term housing solutions, we must commit to redirecting power, focus, and resources to meet people where they are, with dignity and urgency. Honoring the memory of those we’ve lost means embracing our shared responsibility—no matter the discomfort or inconvenience to our status quo—to create a future where no one dies without a home. Memorial events will be hosted throughout California this week. Search for one in your area, comment below with local or regional events you are connected to, and visit https://lnkd.in/gRKn5sSm to explore more tools and resources.

We’re thrilled to unveil the 2025 Housing California Annual Conference session lineup! 🎉 With 65+ workshops, roundtable discussions, and deep-dive learning labs, this year’s sessions will focus on implementation strategies, equity-centered policymaking, building stronger coalitions, and driving transformative narrative change. Join us March 5-7 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento for three days of networking, learning, and collaboration. Explore session titles and descriptions across all seven conference tracks today! https://lnkd.in/g2MpWdyD #HousingCA2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s Election 2024 webinar! Your participation and thoughtful questions remind us how much work there is to do and the collective effort it will take to achieve change. Here’s a snapshot of the insights shared by our incredible panelists: Marc Dones (BHHI Policy Director) reflected on the shift toward punitive homelessness policies and the racial justice implications of these approaches: 📜 "We’re seeing a return to policies that seek to punish our way out of this problem, even though the data shows that doesn’t work. Public health approaches are much more cost-effective and often end the problem before it begins." Chione Flegal (Housing California Executive Director) discussed how housing advocates can rebuild public trust and strengthen coalitions: 🗳️ "Winning on the ballot is hard, incredibly expensive, and brings together a powerful group of players ready to dump money into solutions that protect their interests. The housing community needs to be more equipped to work across sectors to build alliances." Marcy Thompson (National Alliance to End Homelessness Policy & Programs VP) provided insight on federal policy navigation: 📜 "People in decision-making roles don’t know what they don’t know….we need to educate an arm with as much factual information as possible and use things they find most important to get through the door." This discussion reinforced the urgent need to advance evidence-based policies and solutions rooted in racial and housing justice. Thank you for being part of this critical conversation. Check back next week for a recording of the event: https://lnkd.in/gabRwayJ