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• The 2006 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) provides a status report on how the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME grant funded projects and activities are meeting the City's overall housing and community development needs.  Click here for a copy of the report.

• Updated Family Guide for 2007 Published by the City, the Family Guide provides contacts for new parents, health care, child care, recreation, education, arts, teens and other services.... 

• The Amendment to the Adopted Program Year 2007 One Year Action Plan allocating Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds is available.

• The Community Voices 2006 Final Report is available.  Go directly to the report by clicking here.

• Issue In Action: Homelessness
  Click here for more on the City's efforts to address the impacts of homelessness in Santa Monica and on the Westside.  more...

• Evaluation of Santa Monica's Continuum of Care for Homeless People Click here for a copy of the report.

• HOMELESS SERVICES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE  
  Are you a resident or business owner looking for ways to address the issue of homelessness in your community?  Click the icon for useful tips and contact information... (3/27/06)

• Request for Proposals for consulting services for the selection and implementation of a homeless management information system.

Bidding is now closed - proposals were

due on Wednesday July 11, 2007

View the Request for Proposals (PDF)

View responses to questions related to the RFP (PDF)

• Looking for ways to give or help others?  Click here for details.

• Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!  The City of Santa Monica’s Virginia Avenue Park is hosting a free Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, Vintage Car Show and Artists at Work event on Sunday, May 6 from 1:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. Get more information here...

• PALPALOOZA AT PACIFIC PARK - 6/28  Looking for a good time? Come on down to the Santa Monica Pier on Wednesday, June 28th from 5pm to 11pm for PALPALOOZA!  Your ticket gives you admission to all Pacific Park rides, a free meal, $6 in games bucks and your choice of popcorn or cotton candy!  Proceeds will benefit the Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL).  Tickets are $20 each or $60 for a family 4-pack (advance purchase is required).  For more information, call (310) 458-8988!  (6/13/06)

• 2006-07 CREST Enrichment Request For Proposal
  The City of Santa Monica is seeking qualified businesses or individuals to submit proposals to conduct before- and after-school CREST Enrichment classes for students in grades K-8 at Santa Monica public schools during the 2006-2007 school year.  Proposals are being sought for fall, winter, and spring session Enrichment classes that meet for one (1) hour once a week for eight (8) weeks each session beginning in September 2006. Under the direction of a professional educator, students will enhance their school day curriculum and explore their passions, as well as discover new ones, by learning innovative, creative, and hands-on methodology to expand their knowledge of various subjects in the categories of movement, music, art, drama, and specialty.  See full Request for Proposal, including submission requirements.  For more information on CREST, its programs, and previously offered Enrichment classes, please visit CREST.smgov.net.  If you have additional questions, especially in regards to this request for proposal, please contact Yin Yoon, Community Services Program Supervisor, at (310) 458-8930 or yin.yoon@smgov.net.

• WELCOME TO OUR NEW & IMPROVED WEBSITE!
  We've streamlined our pages to provide better information on our social service programs and recreational & educational opportunities designed for youth and families.  We want to hear from you, so click on the thumb and tell us how we're doing--let us know if the "thumbs up" means "good job!" or "take a hike!"

• Staff Report - December 13th Public Hearing - Annual Review of the City’s Coordinated Plan for Homeless Services - Read about the City's efforts to address homelessness in FY 2004-05 and strategies for the next two years in the staff report prepared for the December 13th public hearing held in City Council Chambers (item continued from November 8th).  The goal of the public hearing is to assess:
  • The impact of the City’s homeless population on other residents of the City;
  • The effectiveness of the delivery of services to the homeless by the City and various social service agencies;
  • The cost of those services; and
  • The changes which should be made in the Plan in order to carry out its primary goals and objectives.

• City Supports Efforts to Designate VA Property for Homeless Veterans...  An unprecedented alliance of homeless service organizations, elected officials and non-profit housing providers have joined forces to propose that the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration (VA) property be designated for long-term therapeutic supportive housing for homeless veterans.  Letters in support can be sent to Secretary Nicholson of the Veterans Administration at 1722 I Street, NW, Washington, D.C.  20421.  Read proposal...

• City Awarded $700K HUD Grant to Combat Long Term Homelessness... (later revised upward to $948K).

• 12/4 - Virginia Avenue Park Grand Opening Festival - Help us celebrate the Grand Opening of Virginia Avenue Park on Sunday, December 4th from 12 to 4 p.m. with an amazing display of first-class entertainment, art workshops and sports clinics along with scrumptious food & tons of fun!!!  Virginia Avenue Park staff is now taking sign-ups for December programming (art & sports workshops and demonstrations) at the Park Center (2200 Virginia Avenue in Santa Monica) (map) weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m. through December 2nd. 

• PAL-loween Carnival - Monday, October 31 - 5-9 pm - Come on down to the Police Activities League's annual Halloween carnival--there'll be trick-or-treating, a Haunted House, games, a costume contest and fun for all!  At Barker Hangar (3021 Airport Avenue in Santa Monica).  Entrance is free to the public.  For more information, please call (310) 458-8988.  Flyer...

• Boards, Commissions and Task Force Roundup - 9/26/05  New October meeting dates for the Commission on the Status of Women, Disabilities Commission and Virginia Avenue Park Advisory Board; new October meeting location for the Social Services Commission.  Update on the Child Care & Early Education Task Force.  more...

• "Tales from the Trail" Event - September 29 - 7:00 pm
  The Commission on the Status of Women will host “Tales from the Trail,” a discussion with women who have recently run for public office, on Thursday, September 29 at 7 p.m. at the Ken Edwards Center (1527 4th Street in Santa Monica).  Former candidates participating include: Patricia Hoffman, Ana Jara, Maria Loya, Susanne Trimbath and Maria Leon Vasquez.  The event is free and the public is invited to attend.  For more information, please contact Commission Vice Chair Kelly Hayes-Raitt at (310) 392-8715.  Read press release....

• CREST Enrichment Registration Extended Thru 9/23--  This fall CREST Enrichment rolls out a wide variety of after-school arts and cultural classes for Santa Monica children at Santa Monica Public Elementary schools.  Children can take “Ballroom Dance” in the spirit of the hit movie, “Mad Hot Ballroom” or learn to write their name in Japanese calligraphy in the “Japanese Language and Culture” class.  Classes begin September 26.  Register online at: http://recenroll.smgov.net or download an application form (English / Spanish).  For more information, please contact the CREST Youth Office at (310) 458-8540.

• WSHC Success Breakfast - Bergamot Station - 9/23
  In need of inspiration?  The Westside Shelter and Hunger Coalition will host their annual Success Breakfast on Friday, September 23 at Bergamot Station (2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404) honoring formerly homeless individuals who have succeeded in building lives of self-sufficiency.  Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m.  For tickets and other information, please contact WSHC at (310) 314-0071 or e-mail: success@westsideshelter.org.

• Commission on the Status of Women - Outstanding Woman Leader
  Join the Santa Monica Commission on the Status of Women on Wednesday, September 14th at 7 p.m. at the Ken Edwards Center (1527 4th Street) as the Commission will present its Outstanding Woman Leader Award to Mimi Lind, founder of the Safe Families Domestic Violence Intervention Program at the Venice Family Clinic and past director of the Westside Domestic Violence Network.  more....
  Posted 9/12/05

• Community Development Grant Program - News & Notes - 8/26/05   Info on Chrysalis' move, the OPCC / Salvation Army SAMOSHEL / SHWASHLOCK transition, St. Joseph Center relocation of services, and WISE America Reads tutor training.

• New Human Services Division Manager – Mona Miyasato
  The Human Services Division welcomes Mona Miyasato, Assistant to the City Manager-Management Services (at the City of Santa Monica), who will be serving as Acting Division Manager effective August 13th for Julie Rusk, who has departed on a one-year sabbatical.  Mona can be reached at (310) 458-8701 or via e-mail at: mona.miyasato@smgov.net.
  Posted 8/13/05

• Community Development Grant Program - News & Notes - 8/15/05

• Boards, Commissions and Task Force Roundup - 8/15/05 

• “It Takes a Team”  Addressing Chronic Homelessness in Santa Monica
  Posted 5/9/05

• April 9th Community Workshop on Gang Violence
  Posted 4/10/05

• Santa Monica PAL Receives $20,000 National Association of Police Athletic Leagues Grant 
  Posted 2/1/05

• Community Voices - A Community Profile and Planning Project