Homeless Action!
707 795 2890
Summary
Homeless Action! Sonoma County is an all-volunteer run and the only local independent homeless advocacy organization in Sonoma County which is not beholden to funders. They are responsible only to the homeless people in our community. Their members, both housed and unsheltered, have life experiences that bring passion and dedication to tbeir work.
Meetings
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Every Monday morning from 9:30 am to 11 am. They generally meet virtually by Zoom.
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The 2nd Monday of each month is an in-person meeting at the First United Methodist Church, McMullin Room, 1551 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa. The McMullin Room is on the east side of the church area closest to the Rosedale/California Ave cross street. Parking is available in the lot across this road. Zoom participation is available for the in-person meeting but be aware that their first priority will be the people in the room.
Mission Statement
The Mission of Homeless Action! is to demonstrate kindness and mutual support for anyone who is without a stable home. They are an active community of sheltered and unsheltered individuals that promotes the dignity and rights of all members of society.
Objectives and Processes
- validating, enabling, and empowering community for unsheltered individuals as they pursue housing;
- integrating sheltered and unsheltered people into our work;
- advocating for the rights of sheltered and unsheltered people with city and county elected officials and with the greater community;
- providing emergency resources and services such as cooling/warming centers, transportation, food, trash removal, tents, porta toilets, Narcan, vehicle registration and repairs;
- advocating for immediate support, safety, sanitation, and shelter of unsheltered people;
- developing and promoting solutions including alternate housing and alternative designs;
- working within the legal system to protect the rights of unsheltered community members;
- supporting and endorsing homeless people in becoming involved in civic functions and homelessness/housing decision-making;
- supporting and informing people likely to become homeless;
- publicly protesting as necessary to bring voice to the needs of unsheltered community members.
