Background
Casa Esperanza, formerly Comfort Inn hotel, is a permanent support housing site located at 1818 El Camino Real in Redwood City that opened in early 2023. The site provides 51 units for homeless and formerly homeless adults.
How many people are experiencing homelessness in San Mateo County?
The 2022 San Mateo County One Day Homeless Count and Survey found that 1,808 people in San Mateo County were experiencing some form of homelessness on the night of February 23, 2022. 1,092 of these people (60%) were experiencing unsheltered homelessness staying on streets, in cars, in recreational vehicles (RVs), or in tents. 716 people experiencing sheltered homelessness staying in emergency shelters and transitional housing programs.
How is the County of San Mateo addressing homelessness?
San Mateo County has identified housing the homeless as a key priority. To reach functional zero in our County, we have identified the need for additional interim shelter and permanent supportive housing. The acquisition of 721 Airport Blvd. supports a “housing” first approach guided by the belief that people need basic necessities like food and a place to live before attending to anything less critical such as getting a job, budgeting properly or attending to substance use issues.
Who will operate Casa Esperanza?
Alta Housing will operate Casa Esperanza
Who will provide On-Site Services?
Onsite services are provided by the Mental Health Association (MHA) including case management, resident engagement, health and wellness program, and job counseling.
Documents and Links
- Press Release: State Awards County $16 Million to House Homeless (Feb. 11, 2022)