Long Beach receives $6.9 million to combat homelessness

Long Beach has been awarded another $765,000 from the federal govement to provide services to individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness, bringing the total aual award to $6.9 million.

In March, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the city $6.2 million to provide services to homeless individuals and families through the city’s Continuum of Care, an umbrella term for the different agencies that provide support to the homeless.

Eleven agencies in Long Beach are sub-grantees to these funds; together they will provide a total of 21 projects consisting of transitional housing, permanent housing and supportive services to individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness, the city said in a statement Wednesday.

Services are coordinated through the city’s Multi-Service Center, located at 1301 W. 12th St. in Long Beach. Roughly 18,000 clients visit the center aually, making it the primary point of entry for men, women, and families seeking assistance throughout the city.

For information on services, call the Multi-Service Center at 562-570-4500.

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