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The document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga to approve a grant of $30,000 to Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment for safe parking programs in District Five. The item is set for final consideration on June 18, 2026. The grant aims to support individuals and families living in vehicles, providing safe overnight parking and supportive services. A report on the program's status will be due by February 28, 2027.
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- Recommendation to approve a $30,000 grant to Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment.
- The grant is intended for safe parking programs in District Five.
- Final consideration of the item is scheduled for June 18, 2026.
- 53% of the unsheltered population in the county were living in vehicles according to the 2025 Point-in-Time count.
- Programs funded by the grant must be open to all eligible participants.
- A report on the program's status is due by February 28, 2027.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Five Supervisor Margaret Abe-Koga 128479 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Margaret Abe-Koga, Supervisor SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item No. 153 - Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 153 to provide a grant to Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment in the amount of $30,000 relating to safe parking programs in District Five, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (AbeKoga) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $30,000. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION In the Santa Clara County 2025 Point-in-Time count, 53 percent of the unsheltered population included in the count were living in vehicles. While vehicles protect individuals from the elements and maintain a level of privacy, this mode of living also comes with significant challenges, including finding secure places to keep the vehicle for long periods of time. Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment (Amigos de Guadalupe) administers their rotating safe parking program in coordination with faith-based organizations. The...