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68 million to homeless shelter in San Mateo

homeless people in San Mateo

By Pamela Cruz. Peninsula 360 Press [P360P] / Bay City News
San Mateo County will receive $68 million in state funding to meet the needs of hundreds of homeless residents, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.

The California Homekey grant will fund two projects in the county: First, $55.3 million will go toward construction of a 240-unit navigation center near Highway 101 in Redwood City. 

The center will replace the Maple Street Shelter in 2022, which will be equipped with shelter services, case managers and other services for residents at risk of homelessness.

For the second project, the county will purchase and rehabilitate the Stone Villa Inn hotel in San Mateo, which will be a 44-room temporary shelter space. 

The $13.5 million project will serve as a launching pad for residents to find permanent housing with skills development services and immediate shelter.

The grant is the county's largest financial award for housing.