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Board proclaims November 2025 Homeless Awareness Month; lived‑experience speaker urges low‑barrier services
Summary
The board declared November 2025 Homeless Awareness Month. Amanda Flores, a community organizer and facilitator of the Lived Experience Advisory Group, urged stopgap and long‑term solutions — expansion of low‑barrier shelters, rehab‑on‑demand and specialized shelters — and criticized recent encampment sweeps and benefit cuts.
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation declaring November 2025 Homeless Awareness Month and praised local nonprofits and service providers for addressing homelessness in the county. President Lee said the county is investing in housing solutions, mental‑health services and supportive programs and thanked volunteers and service providers.
Amanda Flores, community organizer at West Valley Community Services…
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