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Housing
New Interim Housing Development in Palo Alto to Help People Experiencing Homelessness
Homekey Palo Alto, which is expected to open in early 2025, is the latest example of the effort by the County and regional partners to address a pair of intricately linked crises in Silicon Valley: housing affordability and homelessness.
Children and Families
Reentry Faith-Based Resource Centers Receive $500,000 in State Senate Funding
The State of California has allocated $500,000 to the County of Santa Clara Office of Diversion and Reentry Services for fellowship programs benefitting children of clients at four Faith-Based Reentry Resource Centers.
Animals
New Agricultural Detection Dog and Her Handler Take on Bad Bugs
Everest, a 2-year-old black lab, and her handler, Jana Labrucherie, are helping to protect California's multibillion-dollar agriculture industry by intercepting shipments of mangoes, guava and other fruit containing non-native insects and pests.
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County services and programs deliver impact that improves our lives
$200
Approximate monthly grant deposited to you to help offset the costs of out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
The MedAssist program offers financial assistance for diabetes, asthma, and epinephrine auto injector.
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98%
Dog and cat animal shelter adoption rate.
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252,000
Park and open space acreage.
Residents enjoy our parks for activities such as hiking, tennis, and more.
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