5Cities Homeless Coalition has received two grants from The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County (CFSLOCO) for the 2019 program year.  Through the Opportunity to Thrive Initiative at $10,000, and Klaproad Basic Needs Initiative for $25,000, funds will be used toward assistance for immediate needs leading to self-sufficiency, stability in the home, and economic improvement.The intent of these grants is to provide support to individuals and families in transition and striving to achieve self-sufficiency and stability.

Eight volunteers were honored by the SLO County Board of Supervisors for giving more than 100 hours of service to 5CHC during the past year, including Mike Byrd (left), Mandi Flitsch, Jeff Metcalfe and Jerri Young. Supervisor Adam Hill (second from left) and Supervisor Lynn Compton presented the certificates of recognition during a luncheon on April 6 sponsored by the Board of Supervisors, Pismo Beach Golf Course, Kiwanis Club of Greater Pismo Beach and Arroyo Grande Community Hospital.

Cal Poly student Maya Higa hoped to raise $1,000 when she took to Twitch.TV recently to talk about her time working at the 5Cities Homeless Coalition Warming Center and to celebrate her 21st birthday.

Three hours later, she had reached $20,000 and climbing in donations, ending up with $32,000 to fund programs and services for individuals and families in southern SLO County who are homeless or facing homelessness.