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03/21/2026
SAVE THE DATE! Join us for a glorious day on the green at Pismo Beach Golf Course: 9 Le Sage Dr., Grover Beach, CA 93433, with the 11th Annual Hope for the Homeless Golf Tournament! This is a fun day of games, prizes food, and much more!
100% of proceeds benefit 5Cities Homeless Coalition, recognized as the leading advocate for those who are homeless or facing homelessness in south San Luis Obispo County. Our efforts ensure our neighbors receive guidance toward stable housing, secure income, and physical and mental well-being.
Recent News
07/21/2025
The CalAIM team works with individuals in custody to prepare for their release by connecting them with care, housing, and services before they leave jail.
“These cabins represent more than shelter—they’re a fresh start for people rebuilding their lives,” the Sheriff’s Office stated.
The Sheriff’s Office acknowledged 5Cities Homeless Coalition as a partner in the initiative.
“We’re grateful to our partners at 5Cities Homeless Coalition for their incredible work,” the Sheriff’s Office stated. “Together, we’re building real pathways to stability and dignity.”
04/28/2025
Homelessness is declining in SLO County. Budget cuts may undo that progress | Opinion
By: Janna Nichols, 5Cities Homeless Coalition Executive Director
One year after the Supreme Court’s landmark Grants Pass decision allowing government agencies to ban public sleeping, our community stands at a crossroads. Regardless of how you feel about the court’s decision, I believe we can agree that homelessness is harmful.
04/14/2025
CenCal Health, a nonprofit administering Medi-Cal in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, serves one-third of Santa Barbara County and one-fourth of San Luis Obispo County residents.
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5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC) is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws, and will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, or any other specific classes protected by applicable laws. 5CHC will allow any reasonable accommodation or reasonable modification based upon a disability-related need. For more information on fair housing rights please visit https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/.
5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC) se compromete a cumplir con todas las leyes federales, estatales y locales de vivienda justa, y no discriminará a ninguna persona por su raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, estado familiar, discapacidad o cualquier otro clases específicas protegidas por las leyes aplicables. 5CHC permitirá cualquier adaptación razonable o modificación razonable basada en una necesidad relacionada con la discapacidad.
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