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Committee approves $14.5M amendment for Catholic Charities rapid‑rehousing for families; supervisors press for faster shelter‑to‑housing flow
Summary
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended forwarding a fourth amendment to Catholic Charities’ SF HOME Rapid Rehousing Program for Families, extending the contract through June 30, 2026 and increasing the total authority to about $14.5 million. Supervisors pressed HSH on shelter capacity and wait‑list numbers.
SAN FRANCISCO — The Budget and Finance Committee on Feb. 5 voted to forward to the full Board a fourth amendment to the grant agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Catholic Charities for the SF HOME Rapid Rehousing Program for Families.
The amendment extends the grant term through June 30, 2026 and increases contract authority to a total amount not to exceed approximately $14.5 million, according to the clerk’s reading of the item. The committee approved the measure by roll call, with Supervisors Matt Dorsey, Joe Engardio and Chair Connie Chan voting aye.
Emily Cohen, director presenting for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH), said the amendment adds capacity to serve an additional 29 households and funds subsidy administration, housing‑focused case management, housing location and landlord liaison services. Cohen said the program…
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