U.S. Congressman Pete Aguilar takes notes next to a virtual rendering of plans for development of the San Bernardino Community Wellness Campus, an interim housing facility for chronically homeless men, during a press conference at Lutheran Social Services Southern California on G Street in San Bernardino, where he announced a near $35 million Department of Housing and Community Development grant in support of the city’s Project Homekey on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
U.S. Congressman Pete Aguilar takes notes next to a virtual rendering of plans for development of the San Bernardino Community Wellness Campus, an interim housing facility for chronically homeless men, during a press conference at Lutheran Social Services Southern California on G Street in San Bernardino, where he announced a near $35 million Department of Housing and Community Development grant in support of the city’s Project Homekey on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Credit: Press the Line

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On Wednesday, January 24, Congressman Pete Aguilar held a press conference at the Central City Lutheran Mission in San Bernardino to announce a near $35 million Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) grant in support of the city’s Project Homekey.  

This grant, the largest awarded during the current round of Homekey funding, is believed to be the largest competitive grant ever received by the City of San Bernardino. The funds will be used to construct the San Bernardino Community Wellness Campus, an interim housing facility for chronically homeless men. 

The campus, a partnership between the City of San Bernardino, Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, and developer Dignity Moves, will provide housing for up to 140 individuals, along with comprehensive support services such as healthcare, case management, job training, and long-term housing assistance. 

During the press conference, Aguilar highlighted the significance of this grant in addressing homelessness in the city and the commitment of all parties involved to make a lasting difference in the lives of unsheltered individuals in San Bernardino.

San Bernardino City Councilmember Damon Alexander and Dr. Lasharna Beckwith, CEO/President of Lutheran Social Services, pose for a portrait during a press conference on Wednesday, January 24, at Lutheran Social Services Southern California on G Street in San Bernardino, CA, where Congressman Pete Aguilar announced a near $35 million Department of Housing and Community Development grant in support of the city’s Project Homekey. The grant is the largest awarded during the current round of Homekey funding. (Photo credit : Press the Line)
San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran delivers opening comments during a press conference on Wednesday, January 24, at Lutheran Social Services Southern California on G Street in San Bernardino, CA. During the event U.S. Congressman Pete Aguilar announced a near $35 million Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) grant to support development of  the San Bernardino Community Wellness Campus, an interim housing facility for chronically homeless men. (Photo credit : Press the Line)
San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran (second from right) poses  with staff and Black Voice News Press the Line team on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Lutheran Social Services Southern California on G Street in San Bernardino, CA, where U.S. Congressman Pete Aguilar announced a near $35 million Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) grant for the development of 140 new interim housing units and additional supportive services in support of the city’s Project Homekey. (Photo credit: Jessica Greenwell – KVCR)