Mayor Farrell Announces Approximately $30 Million in Homelessness Prevention

Thursday, May 10, 2018
Mark Farrell

Budget will focus on keeping individuals from falling into homelessness and supporting them once they have left crisis situations.

Mayor Mark Farrell today announced approximately $30 million in additional general fund investments in the next fiscal year for homelessness prevention initiatives, supportive housing programs and other measures to help individuals and families experiencing homelessness in San Francisco.

“San Francisco’s homeless problem has become a crisis, and as Mayor I have been committed to tackle the issue head on,” said Mayor Mark Farrell. “These investments focus on programs and policies that have been proven to work, and will make a difference on the streets of San Francisco. Our residents deserve it.”