HHAP Funding

Dear Friends, 

For the past six years, Governor Newsom has proposed rounds of funding for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Grant which the Legislature has continued approving. However, this year, Governor Newsom’s budget proposal does not include any funding for HHAP.

“For SPY, HHAP has funded critical gaps in our programming, opening new shelter and housing sites, assisting in covering bills, as well as paying for program needs. It is one of the only resources which has a dedicated allotment of funding for addressing youth homelessness,” says Dexter O’Connell, Director Youth Policy & Advocacy at SPY.

We ask you to please support this critical grant by contacting your Assembly Member and Senator to advocate for this funding immediately.

How to help: 

  1. Visit https:https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/

    1. Enter your address to find your Assembly Member and Senator

    2. Copy the email template below these instructions 

    3. Email both your Assembly Member and Senator 

All letters must be submitted by Friday, June 13, 2025. 

Email Template: 

SUBJECT: Restore HHAP Grant Funding for Youth Homeless Services!

[Date]

Dear [NAME],

My name is [NAME] and I am [add something descriptive about you eg. a parent/teacher/business owner etc.] and I care about youth homelessness because [REASON]. I am writing to urge you to restore funding for the HHAP Grant.

The funding for this grant is crucial to support youth and adults experiencing homelessness. It is imperative that we continue investing into this grant in order to end homelessness in Los Angeles.

Sincerely,
[Name/affiliation]

Lise Pixler