The City of San Jose has developed a comprehensive strategy for ending unsheltered homelessness. This strategy is based on building out our Housing Continuum, which is a set of shelter and housing options that enable people to move off the street. Below are a few stories from the thousands of individuals we have helped to exit the trauma of homelessness, stabilize their lives, and move toward self-sufficiency. 

Dan and Elsa

Finding Housing and Reuniting with Family

Helen

Medical Bills and Homelessness

Christina

Sudden, Unexpected Homelessness

Jaime

From Couch Surfing to Stable Housing

Rose

Homeless with a Young Child

Charlotte and Kevin

From Interim Housing to Rapid Rehousing

Jerry

Exiting Homelessness on a Fixed Income

Melvin

Working Full Time, but Can't Afford Housing

Jason

Finding Housing After Incarceration

Michael

Overcoming Homelessness as an Older Adult

Alexis and stephanie

Finding Stable Housing for a Couple with a Newborn

James

Military Veteran Leaves the Street, Finds Housing

Enrique

From Low Motivation to Successful Housing Search

Felita

Overcoming Physical and Mental Health Challenges

eRI and her family

Holding One Another Accountable

Tommy

From Hesitant to Housed

Patrick

Rebuilding After Tragedy Strikes

NANCY

Power of Positivity