Sonoma County supervisors just authorized $12.4 million to expand critical mental health and homelessness services, tapping into funds from the voter-approved Measure O sales tax.
This major investment will support 26 different projects across the county, covering everything from school-based youth counseling and crisis response to permanent supportive housing and safe parking programs.
While officials admit the $35 million in community requests far outpaced the available budget, they say these grants are essential for keeping local nonprofit partners afloat and ensuring the county’s most vulnerable residents don’t lose their safety net during these lean budget years.
