Rental assistance program

Thanked the Council on behalf of St. Vincent de Paul for the town's rental assistance program, citing a single mother of three kept housed this year.

Speaking as president of the Los Gatos Anti-Racism Coalition, explained how its program complements West Valley Community Services by serving households without eviction notices, and reported serving 13 Los Gatos families with over $23,000.

Defended the Anti-Racism Coalition's flexible uses of funds, such as storage lockers for displaced people, drawing on her own experience at age 20.

Described his role as a volunteer case manager, clarified that no cash goes to friends or family of case managers, and told a story of helping a fixed-income senior secure housing with a small deposit.