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Roseland has spoken and the results of the renaming project are in! For more information, visit our website at http://sonomacounty.ca.gov/CDC/News/Roseland-Project-Renaming-Results!/
or MidPen's website for Casa Roseland at https://www.engagetheteam.com/casaroseland/
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¡Roseland ha decidido y los resultados del proyecto de cambio de nombre están listos! Para obtener más información, visite nuestro sitio web en http://sonomacounty.ca.gov/CDC/News/Roseland-Project-Renaming-Results!/
o el sitio web de MidPen para Casa Roseland en https://www.engagetheteam.com/casaroseland/

Roseland Village Neighborhood Center

Share your voice! Since August 2019, Cities and towns in Sonoma County have been partnering with the Sonoma County Community Development Commission to prepare an Assessment of Fair Housing that looks at policies, practices and conditions that shape disparities in housing and opportunity for protected groups under the Fair Housing Act (people in racial and ethnic minorities, people living with disabilities, seniors, etc). This survey is one of many ways we are asking people across the County to tell us about their personal experiences. Tell us about yours at https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/xgB3Al

Comparte tu voz! Desde agosto 2019, Las ciudades y pueblos del condado de Sonoma se han estado asociando con la Comisión de Desarrollo Comunitario del Condado de Sonoma para preparar una Evaluación de Vivienda Justa que analiza las políticas, prácticas y condiciones que dan forma a las disparidades en la vivienda y la oportunidad para los grupos protegidos en virtud de la Ley de Vivienda Justa (personas en situación racial y minorías étnicas, personas con discapacidades, personas mayores, etc.). Esta encuesta es una de las muchas formas en que le pedimos a personas de todo el Condado que nos cuenten sobre sus experiencias personales. Cuéntanos sobre el tuyo en https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/VsCs1H

Trainings for our 2020 Homeless Count volunteers will be taking place at several locations throughout the county. Check out the CDC website for more information, and don't forget to register to volunteer if you haven't already!

Volunteer for the Homeless Count | Homeless Services | Community Development Commission | County of Sonoma Volunteer for the Sonoma County Point-in-Time Homeless Count

Los Guillicos Shelter The County is moving forward with creating the temporary outdoor homeless shelter at Los Guilicos. Check out this video to see crews at work setting up the h...

NEW VOUCHER WAITLIST OPEN THROUGH FEB 7, 2020:
The Sonoma County Housing Authority will accept applications for a new Project-Based Voucher Waitlist tied to 4-Bedroom units at Riverfield Homes in Healdsburg now through February 7, 2020.

Eligible applicants are households with at least 5 people and at most 10 people.

To apply, visit www.waitlistcheck.com/CA085
More information at http://sonomacounty.ca.gov/CDC/

Sonoma County Housing Authority Preliminary Application The Sonoma County Housing Authority's 4-Bedroom Project-Based Voucher Waitlist Lottery is currently open for Riverfield Homes, in Healdsburg, CA. To apply online you will need to create an account. Paper applications are available at the Housing’s Authority’s office at 1440 Guerneville Road in S...

Updated Registration Link: https://arcg.is/0C8zLX

1/17/2020 UPDATE: The Homeless Count is being postponed to February 28, 2020 due to the County's current health and homeless emergency declaration. This reschedule of the Count will ensure that an accurate Count will be conducted.

Looking for ways to be more involved in your community in 2020? We need volunteers for the 2020 Sonoma County Annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count happening January 31st! Register at https://arcg.is/0C8zLX or contact Michael Gause at [email protected] for more information.

The County of Sonoma continues to work to find solutions to the homelessness crisis at the Joe Rodota Trail.

Following direction from the Board of Supervisors, the County activated a Joint Operations Center (JOC) to expedite response and planning to address this crisis. We are working with subject matter experts, regional partners, and community groups to develop plans for an adequate and viable way to move forward. Recommended actions will be presented at a special Board meeting on Monday, December 23, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board chambers.

On Tuesday, December 17, the Board of Supervisors received a report from staff with options to address the crisis, adopted a resolution proclaiming a Homeless Emergency on the Joe Rodota Trail, and authorized $25,000 for the Community Development Commission to continue enhanced outreach to individuals living along the trail.

The December 23 meeting will be live streamed for the public. Links will be shared on the County’s official Twitter and pages

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El Condado de Sonoma continúa trabajando para encontrar soluciones a la crisis de personas sin hogar en el Sendero Joe Rodota.

Siguiendo la dirección de la Junta de Supervisores, el Condado activó un Centro de Operaciones Conjuntas (JOC) para acelerar la planeación y respuesta ante esta crisis. Estamos trabajando con expertos, agencias regionales, y con grupos comunitarios para desarrollar planes para responder de una manera adecuada y viable ante esta situación. Las acciones recomendadas se presentarán en una reunión especial de la Junta de Supervisores el próximo lunes 23 de diciembre a las 9:00 a.m. en las cámaras de supervisores.
El martes 17 de diciembre, la Junta de Supervisores recibió un reporte con opciones para responder ante la crisis, adoptó una resolución proclamando una emergencia por las personas desamparas en el Sendero Joe Rodota, y autorizaron $25,000 para que la Comisión de Desarrollo Comunitario continúe apoyando a las personas viviendo en el sendero.

La reunión del 23 de diciembre se transmitirá en vivo para el público. Los enlaces se compartirán en la cuenta oficial del Condado de Twitter y Facebook .

Board of Supervisors meeting happening today.

Supervisors will consider multiple options to address the homelessness emergency at the Joe Rodota Trail.

Watch live here:
http://sonoma-county.granicus.com/mediaplayer.php?event_id=370eba95-c101-4ad2-819e-2dee2bca0b07

¡Muchas gracias a todos los que participaron en la encuesta de cambio de nombre de Roseland! Revisaremos los resultados esta semana con Watza Lab, MidPen Housing y UrbanMix Development y los compartiremos tan pronto como se finalicen.

Después del año nuevo, estamos planeando un evento comunitario para presentar el diseño ganador. ¡Estén atentos para más detalles!
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Thanks so much to everyone who participated in the Roseland name change survey! We will review the results this week with Watza Lab, MidPen Housing and UrbanMix Development and share them as soon as they are finalized.

After the new year, we are planning a community event to present the winning design. Stay tuned for more details!

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Un poco tarde, pero vale la pena la espera! A continuación se muestra el enlace a la encuesta de cambio de nombre de Roseland Village. Debido a que no pudimos compartir antes, hemos extendido el plazo de votación hasta el viernes 13 de diciembre de 2019. Las encuestas en línea se aceptarán hasta las 11:59 p.m. Las boletas físicas están disponibles y aceptadas en la Biblioteca Comunitaria de Roseland durante las horas regulares de operación.

Gracias a todos los que participaron en la reunión del miércoles, incluidos nuestros socios Watza Lab MidPen Housing y UrbanMix Development. Y un agradecimiento especial a Ricardo Ibarra y La Fondita por todo su increíble trabajo.

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A little late, but worth the wait! Below is the link to the Roseland Village renaming survey. Because we weren't able to share sooner, we have extended the voting deadline until Friday, December 13, 2019. Online surveys will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. Physical ballots are available and accepted at the Roseland Community Library during regular hours of operation.

Thank you to everyone who participated in Wednesday's meeting, including our partners Watza Lab MidPen Housing and UrbanMix Development. And a special thanks to Ricardo Ibarra and La Fondita for all their incredible work.

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¡Ayúdenos a renombrar (Help us rename) Roseland Village! Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron esta noche para escuchar a Ricardo Ibarra, el director de Watza Creative Lab a presentar los nombres y logotipos que su equipo diseñó para el cambio de nombre del Proyecto de Desarrollo de Roseland Village.

La Comisión de Desarrollo Comunitario del condado de Sonoma, junto con MidPen Housing, UrbanMix Development y la Ciudad de Santa Rosa, esperan que este esfuerzo resuene con los miembros de la comunidad como un paso hacia la construcción de asociaciones duraderas. Y un agradecimiento especial a La Fondita por la sabrosa comida!

La encuesta que se manejará en línea estará disponible el jueves 12/5 a las 6 p.m. y permanecerá en vivo hasta el miércoles 12/11. ¡Vuelva aquí para ver las actualizaciones!

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Thank you to everyone who came out tonight to hear Watza Creative Lab Director Ricardo Ibarra present the names and logos his team designed for the Roseland Village Development Project renaming. The Community Development Commission, along with MidPen Housing, UrbanMix Development and the City of Santa Rosa, hope this effort resonates with community members as a step toward building lasting partnerships. And special thanks to La Fondita for the amazing meal!

The online survey will be available Thursday, 12/5 at 6 p.m. and remain live through Wednesday, 12/11. Check back here for the link tomorrow evening! And thanks again!

The list of this year's emergency winter shelters is now available. Up to 184 beds provided by our nonprofit partners will be available to help protect people from the year's harshest weather.
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Emergency Shelters | Homeless Services | Community Development Commission | County of Sonoma Sonoma County Winter Shelters are open from Dec 1, 2019 - Mar. 31, 2020. Up to 184 beds provided by nonprofits help to protect people from the year's harshest weather. Beds are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with several locations offering wraparound services.

Our offices have resumed normal business hours following the planned PG&E power outage. We are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. and closed weekends and major holidays. For a list of the County of Sonoma's offices that remain closed during the power outage and additional information, visit http://bit.ly/2nyLtkG. We thank you for your patience during this event.

The Community Development Commission office will be closed Wednesday, October 9 until Monday, October 14 due to PG&E's scheduled power outage. Please stay safe this week.

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PG&E has notified the County of Sonoma and other local jurisdictions that they will shutoff the power today around midnight. PG&E plans to start restoring power on Thursday 10/10 around noon.

They expect some damage on their infrastructure due to the winds. Some residents outside the planned shutoff area may lose power too. All residents are asked to prepare for an extended loss of power. Full restoration to customers in norther California make take up to 5 days.

Check this map to find out about impacts: https://sonomacounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=2cb4401e1fc0494dbf9d9e22aa794617

And www.socoemergency.org to find out how to prepare now and during an outage.

For non emergency calls, call 211 – 911 for emergencies.

PG&E ha notificado al Condado de Sonoma y otras jurisdicciones locales que cerrarán la energía poder hoy alrededor de la medianoche. PG&E planea comenzar a restaurar la energía el jueves 10/10 alrededor del mediodía.
Esperan algunos daños en su infraestructura debido a los vientos. Algunos residentes fuera del área de cierre planificada pueden perder energía también. A todos los residentes se les pide que se preparen para una pérdida prolongada de energía. La restauración completa a los clientes en el norte de California puede tomar hasta 5 días.

Consulte este mapa para obtener información sobre los impactos: https://sonomacounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=2cb4401e1fc0494dbf9d9e22aa794617

Y www.socoemergency.org para saber cómo prepararse ahora y durante una interrupción.

Para llamadas que no son de emergencia, llame al 211. Para llamadas de emergencia al 911

Learn how the Central Waterfront Navigation Center for people experiencing homelessness has achieved success by partnering with its neighbors. Located in the Dogpatch neighborhood of San Francisco, the center serves as a model for future navigation centers - a much-needed resource for those in need.

Thanks to our new Executive Director Geoffrey Ross for sharing!

Embarcadero Navigation center draws push-back from neighbors Building a new Navigation Center for the homeless along the Embarcadero has been met with a lot of protests from neighbors who are trying to stop it from going up.

We're searching for a Community Engagement Consultant to help us outreach to under-served populations within Sonoma County! The RFP for the Community Engagement Specialist can be found at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/CDC/2019-RFP-Countywide-Assessment-of-Fair-Housing/. Proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019.

To learn more about our Equity in Housing Project, read the Press Democrat's story below, or listen to KSRO 1350/103.5 Sonoma County’s News Talk's interview found at https://bit.ly/2kHOa26. Big thanks to Tyler Silvy and Pat Kerrigan for covering.

Local housing officials turn to outside help for outreach to low-income minority renters Sonoma County housing officials plan to hire a consultant to assess housing access for minorities, those with disabilities and other underserved groups.

The Public Review draft of our Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is now available for public comment! This report highlights what was achieved and who was served through our affordable housing, infrastructure improvement and homeless services projects using federal program dollars in the last fiscal year. Find the CAPER at http://sonomacounty.ca.gov/CDC/Plans-Policies-and-Reports/

Our three-year strategic plan and equity in housing summary/presentation are now available on our website! Thank you to the Board of Commissioners for unanimously and enthusiastically approving both of these items. Onward!

Strategic Plan and Equity in Housing | Latest News | Community Development Commission | County of Sonoma The Commission has formed a three-year strategic plan and commenced an Equity in Housing Project to create institutional structure to respond to existing housing needs in the community and help Sonoma County address longstanding disparities in housing.

Tomorrow night, West County residents have an opportunity to share their housing experiences and contribute to a broader Countywide Assessment of Fair Housing. The meeting will be at the Guerneville Veteran's Memorial Hall from 5:30-7:30pm - light refreshments will be provided. Click the link below for more details:

Community Development Committee Meeting August 21 2019 | Calendar | Community Development Committee Sonoma County | County of Sonoma Sonoma County Community Development Commission Meeting

The Sonoma County Community Development Commission would like to sincerely thank our retiring Homeless Services Manager Jenny Helbraun Abramson for her 16 years of service and commitment. Jenny helped to create Sonoma County's homeless system of care. Her expertise and knowledge in the field of homeless services is unparalleled and we are going to miss her dearly.

While we can never replace you, we thank you for sharing your life with this community. On behalf of the entire County of Sonoma, we wish you well in this new chapter of your life.

Quick reminder to everyone that the Sonoma County Housing Choice Voucher application period closes Wednesday, July 31, 2019 @ 11:59 p.m. For information visit our website. To submit an application online, visit http://www.waitlistcheck.com/CA085

Community Development Commission The Sonoma County Community Development Commission is dedicated to promoting decent and affordable housing, revitalizing communities, and supporting public services that increase economic stability for County residents. We are committed to providing services in an effective, efficient, and respectfu...

Thank you to our friends at the La Luz Center for offering this service to those applying for the new wait list. The list is open for eight more days!

¡Gracias al Centro La Luz por ofrecer este servicio para aquellos que se aplican a la nueva lista de espera.
La lista está abierta por ocho días más!

Register for a free workshop for adults age 60+ on how to make an affordable housing application stand out.

Free Workshop for Adults 60+ to Cover Affordable Housing Application Tools Between January 15-20 the State will issue February CalFresh benefits earlier than usual to many Sonoma County residents to cover food during the coming month.

Yesterday, the Board of Supervisors approved on a 5-0 decision having the CDC fund the gap for the Windsor Veteran's Village project. We're thrilled that this very important project will be under construction soon!

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors To Vote On Additional Housing For Veterans In Windsor domnicky/iStockThe Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is set to vote tonight on whether or not to award more than a million dollars in additional funds to build housing for veterans in Windsor. The Windsor Veterans Village would

The results of the 2019 Sonoma County Homeless Census and Survey are now available! View the report on our website:
http://sonomacounty.ca.gov/CDC/Homeless-Services/Homeless-Count/

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The Sonoma County Housing Authority is accepting applications for its new Housing Choice Voucher lottery waiting list from July 1-31. Applications can be completed online at www.waitlistcheck.com/CA085 or in person at:

Sonoma County Housing Authority
1440 Guerneville Road
Santa Rosa, CA, 95403
M–F, 8AM–5PM
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La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Sonoma está aceptando solicitudes para su nueva lista de espera de lotería de Vales de elección de vivienda el 1 a 31 de julio. Las solicitudes se pueden completar en línea en www.waitlistcheck.com/CA085 o en persona en:

Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Sonoma
1440 Guerneville Road
Santa Rosa, CA, 95403
M–F, 8AM–5PM

Thank you to our Executive Director, Margaret Van Vliet and Homeless Services Manager, Jenny Abramson for your courageous leadership of the County's housing and homelessness issues. Your work to open more doors for vulnerable residents to safe, affordable and permanent housing has helped transform this community. We wish you the best in your next chapters!

Top county housing and homelessness officials to step down in August Margaret Van Vliet, executive director of the county’s Community Development Commission, and homeless and community services manager Jenny Abramson are set to step down in August.

Listen to the CDC's very own Affordable Housing Director Benjamin Wickham provide an exciting update on the Roseland Village Development Project on KSRO 1350/103.5 Sonoma County’s News Talk!

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In order to improve service delivery and equity in our programs, the Housing Authority's Housing Choice Voucher program will be undergoing significant changes. One of the most notable is that the existing wait list will close on May 17th. Find out more information on our website, and email your comments to [email protected] or call our hotline at (707) 565-1848 to leave your comments.

Sonoma County Community Development Commission seeks equity in housing While the local housing crisis grabs news headlines and holds public attention, the Sonoma County Community Development Commission isn’t just pushing for more housing, but also for equity in housing.

Encouraged and excited to be among 2000+ movers and shakers in the world of affordable housing and homeless services at the 40th Annual Housing California Conference!

Sonoma County Community Development Commission's cover photo

An opportunity to intern with an organization doing work close to our hearts - feel free to share!

We are thrilled the Roseland Village Development Project was approved by both the Santa Rosa Planning Commission and the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. With an outdoor food court coming this summer - plus 175 housing units, shops and more to be developed in the future - the project represents an investment and committment to the future of Roseland.

Food court, affordable housing OK'd for long-awaited Roseland redevelopment project The owner-chef of Healdsburg’s Agave Mexican Restaurant will bring Oaxacan cuisine to the public space this summer under a plan approved Tuesday by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.

We're at the local assistance center (LAC) in Guerneville with several of our County and non profit partners to help connect those impacted by the 2019 floods with financial and housing resources. This is your one-stop-shop for post-disaster assistance - if you or someone you know was affected by the floods, please send them our way! The LAC's last day of operation is tomorrow - Saturday, March 9th.

Bank of America (next to West County Community Services)
16390 Main St
Guerneville, CA 95446

Reminder that the next Home Sonoma Leadership Council meeting is this Thursday, February 28th at 35 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa from 2:30-4:30pm. We hope to see you there!

Reminder: Home Sonoma Leadership Council Meeting: February 28, 2019

Heavy Rain Update - Major Flooding Expected The Russian River at Guerneville is expected to crest at 45.9 feet on Wednesday night at 11:00 PM. Flood stage (32 feet) is expected around 6:00 PM tonight.

Good news! With the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reopened though at least February 15, the Sonoma County Housing Authority can continue to fund rental assistance program payments through May 31 at a minimum. Staff will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates. We appreciate your patience during this unprecedented situation.

If you’re a Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 renter or property owner/manager in Sonoma County, visit https://bit.ly/2RmJ8lD to learn more.

Many Sonoma County residents are wondering how the government shutdown might impact those who receive assistance through our Housing Choice Voucher program. We are doing everything in our power to prevent interruption of services to our clients and will have you covered even if the government is shut down until March.

Please read our latest press release for more information: http://sonomacounty.ca.gov/CDC/Press-Releases/Sonoma-County-Rental-Assistance-Programs-Remain-on-Track-Despite-Government-Shutdown/