Rep. Cisneros Announces Over $73 Million in CARES Act Homeless Funding for CA-39 Counties
FULLERTON, CA - Today, Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) announced over $73 million in Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) for Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties. The funding comes from the CARES Act and is to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic among individuals and families who are homeless or receiving homeless assistance. The funds will also support additional homeless assistance and homelessness prevention activities to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19. Los Angeles County will receive $62,445,943, Orange County will receive $4,992,579, and San Bernardino County will receive $6,401,870.
“As our state continues to reopen, we cannot let our guard down. Our homeless population is one of the most vulnerable groups to contract and spread the coronavirus,” said Rep. Cisneros. “I’m grateful the bipartisan CARES Act includes funding to help our families who are homeless or receiving homeless assistance, as well as supporting homeless prevention activities. We must continue to prioritize the safety and health of our communities, and we cannot leave anybody behind during this pandemic.”
On March 25th, Rep. Cisneros announced over $300,000 in coronavirus supplemental funding for CA-39 Health Centers coming from the first coronavirus response bill.
On March 30th, Rep. Cisneros announced over $50,000 in coronavirus supplemental funding for the Korean Community Services’ health center coming from the first coronavirus response bill.
On April 6th, Rep. Cisneros announced over $31 million in coronavirus aid for CA-39 cities and counties coming from the coronavirus stimulus package.
On April 8th, Rep. Cisneros announced $2,242,230 in coronavirus aid for health centers in California’s 39th District.
On April 15th, Rep. Cisneros announced nearly $100 million in coronavirus aid for CA-39 students, colleges, and universities.
On May 8th, Rep. Cisneros announced nearly $800,000 for CA-39 health centers to expand coronavirus testing.