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RESOURCES

We are working to keep the community informed and equipped with resources including housing solutions, local organizations and recent studies. This resource page will help you learn more about the state of housing, where to find specific resources and assistance, and ways you can engage your community. 

Video Testimonials

Jean’s Story

Jennifer’s Story

John Sunset Story

    Find Housing and Assistance Resources

    Are you searching for housing or assistance? Click on the drop down menus below for resources. If you cannot find what you are looking for, email us at homeforall@smc.gov with your questions.

    Find and Apply for Housing

    Apply to Housing Programs – San Mateo County

    Doorway Housing Portal – Bay Area 

    Home Sharing and Self Sufficiency Programs through HIP Housing

    Superintendent’s Office website for teachers looking for housing

    Eviction and Tenant Resources

    Know Your Rights – Tenant Protections

    Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County

    Project Sentinel – Housing Solutions and Community Mediation

    Emergency Housing Services

    The Center on Homelessness: housing crisis intervention and referrals for assistance

    Other Resources and Assistance

    Core Service Agencies – Emergency Safety Net Assistance

    Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC)

    Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto (CLESPA)

    Immigrant Resource Guides/Guía de Recursos Para Inmigrantes/移民资源手册

    San Mateo County Department Websites

    Department of Housing (DOH)

    Human Services Agency (HSA)

    Upcoming Events

    Information about upcoming events can be found here. Sign up  to receive the latest on Home for All’s initiatives, resources, and events.

    Planning Commissioner Training 1/30/2025

    Planning Commissioner Training 4/29/2025

    Print Materials

    Home for All and our partners have developed a wide array of print materials as educational resources for members of the community.

    Toolkit

    Housing and Climate Readiness Toolkit
    Housing and Climate Readiness Strategies Matrix

    Messaging

    How to Talk About Homelessness Messaging Guide from Shift the Bay and All Home

    Frameworks Institute Housing

    The Bay Area Regional Recovery Messaging Toolkit from the San Francisco Foundation

    Homelessness

    CA Study of People Experiencing Homelessness

    2022 One Day Homeless Count San Mateo County

    Glossaries

    Home for All Housing Glossary

    Glosario de términos sobre vivienda/Home for All Housing Glossary (Spanish)

    Home for All Transportation Glossary

    Glosario de términos sobre transporte/Home for All Transportation Glossary (Spanish)

    Second Units

    Second Unit Resources Center Website

    Inspiration book

    Workbook

    Postcard

    Calculator

    Archive

    Home for All Brochure

    Home for All Fact Sheet

    Grand Nexus Study

    San Mateo Countywide Transportation Plan

    Technology Tools for Virtual Engagement

    Past Events

    Home for All periodically holds special Convenings for community leaders to explore contemporary housing related issues.

    January 24, 2024 Faith Housing Virtual Event

    Zoom Recording

    October 30, 2023 Faith Housing Summit

    Agenda

    Video

    May 11, 2023 Faith Housing Summit

    Agenda

    Presentation Slides

    October 28, 2022 Our Year of Working Together to End Homelessness Summit

    Watch Facebook Live Video 

    Agenda

    PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)

    Brochure 

    Economic Insecurity 

    Housing Insecurity 

    Physical Health, Mental Health and Addiction Challenges 

    June 3, 2022 Homelessness Virtual Event: Moving into a Permanent Home

    Watch Zoom Video

    Agenda and Biographies

    Event PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)

    Questions and Answers

    May 20, 2022 Homelessness Virtual Event: From the Street to Interim Housing

    Watch Zoom Video

    Meeting Agenda and Biographies

    Event PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)

    Questions and Answers

    April 22, 2022 Homelessness Virtual Event

    Watch Zoom Video

    Agenda and Speaker Biographies

    Event PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)

    Questions and Answers

    Planning Commissioner Workshops

    Agenda, October 29, 2024

    Agenda, February 29, 2024

    Agenda, October 30, 2023

    Agenda, May 31, 2023

    Vanessa K

    “I have to say that with permanent, stable housing that I could afford, my life has truly transformed.”

    Vannessa K.
    San Mateo, CA
    Cynthia P.

    “Ocean View provides much-needed housing for seniors in Pacifica, and we look forward to keeping it that way for the next 55 years.”

    Cynthia A. Parker
    President and CEO of BRIDGE Housing
    Louis M.

    “If it weren’t for Trestle Glen Apartments, I don’t really know where I’d be living right now. I’m really thankful for this place.”

    Louis M.
    San Mateo County
    Stephen P.

    “We’d lived and worked here for over 20 years. This is our home. But with recent skyrocketing rents, we couldn’t have stayed if not for affordable housing.”

    Stephen P.
    Half Moon Bay, CA
    James M.

    “When I was homeless I had no idea what would come next. Now that I have a new and affordable home, I want to share my experiences and strength with others. Now that I have this new opportunity, for which I am very grateful, it feels like I’ve been given a new lease on life.”

    Navy Veteran James M.
    Menlo Park, CA
    Nancy M.

    “There are so many people who need housing like this in the Bay Area. I am one of the lucky ones.”

    Nancy M.
    Half Moon Bay, CA
    Julie S.

    “Having a safe and wonderful place to live got us on our feet again and enables us to pursue our dreams.”

    Julie S.
    South San Francisco, CA
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