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Addressing Homelessness in our Area

Stories from a Rotating Safe Car Park Shelter

1/7/2021

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A regular place to park overnight makes a difference. Here are a few recent stories from Rotating Safe Car Park Shelter.
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Four months ago, a guest arrived at the RSCP.  He needed work, car repairs and a place to live. During his rotations with the RSCP, he worked hard with his case manager and referral services to find a job, repair his car, and this month obtained low-income housing. He now rents his own studio apartment.


Seven month ago, a guest arrived at the RSCP. She struggled to stabilize. She parked next to another guest who was a reassuring and supporting presence.  The guest remained in good standing with the RSCP as her Dad, her case manager, and others continued to support her. After time in a supportive county shelter, she is a positive presence back here at POP for a week, while she transitions to permanent supportive housing.
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    Karen, Norman, Ulrike, Drew, Pastor Sara 

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    Links and Articles of Interest

    The Obvious Answer to Homelessness
    A Student Documentary on the Saratoga Housing Crisis
    Christian Century article on RSCP
    Mercury News coverage of RSCP
    Homeless in College
    For Californians living in their cars, a church parking lot can briefly be home
    $50 million donation to homeless initiatives

    Step up Silicon Valley

    ​Homeless in Silicon Valley Blog & Resource Page
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    ​SPUR Housing Policy (SF Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association)

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  • Home
  • About
    • About the Prince of Peace Community
    • News & Calendars >
      • Email Sign-up
      • 2022 Endowment Distribution
      • Community Stories
    • Ministries >
      • Celebrate! Sunday Morning Ministries
      • Serve: Take Action >
        • Homeless Ministries
        • ELCA Advocacy
        • Mission Endowment Fund
        • Do More Good - PoP + Zion
      • Share: Hospitality >
        • Coffee Host Instructions
        • Communion
      • Strengthen: Grow in Faith and Love
    • Music
    • Children
    • Junior High
    • High School
    • Staff
    • Photos & Media
  • Worship
    • Worship Bulletin
    • Online worship services
  • Visit
    • Worship times
    • Facilities Rental & Weddings >
      • Weddings
      • Hall
    • Community groups
  • DONATE
    • Donate Now
    • Pledge
    • Ways to give
    • No Fee PayPal Charitable
    • Pay for Events
  • Quicklinks
    • Prayer/Pastoral Care Request
    • Prince of Peace Worship & Events Calendar
    • Fundraiser Dinner Tickets
    • Breeze Sign In >
      • Breeze How To Videos
    • Meal Ministry Volunteering
    • Rotating Safe Car Parking Shelter >
      • RSCP FAQ
    • Highway Clean-up Volunteer