Shelter Network Receives $25,000 Grant

Burlingame-based has received a $25,000 grant from New York Life for the nonprofit’s Housing First Program.

The Housing First Program, launched in 2005, helps speed up the process of moving homeless individuals into permanent housing. The program helps homeless people and families who are employed and can afford rent, but lack all of the necessary resources for returning to housing. For example, the Housing First Program can provide funding for security deposits or one-time move-in costs.

Additionally, those participating in the program continue receiving support services from Shelter Network, which can monitor and help those at risk of becoming homeless again.

“We are grateful for New York Life’s investment in this program, which will have a lasting effect on the entire community,” said Karae Lisle, Executive Director of Shelter Network in a statement. “New York Life’s commitment will help us serve many families and individuals on their path back to permanent housing and self-sufficiency.”

The Housing First Program allows for transition into permanent housing without ever entering a shelter, saving space in the shelters for those most in need.

“In the past year, over 200 households have received assistance through the Shelter Network program. The average amount of support per household was $2,000,” said Dr. Brian Greenberg, Shelter Network’s Vice President of Programs in a statement. 

Bill Regan, a New York Life Insurance agent in San Francisco and former Chair of Shelter Network’s Board of Directors nominated the nonprofit for the grant. The grant helps organizations supported by New York life agents that help the community. Since its inception in 2008, the program has awarded more than $2.1 million in grants.

Shelter Network is the Peninsula’s largest provider of housing and homeless services to homeless families and individuals in the area. It operates seven housing sites for families and individual adults.

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