Dear LHA Community,
It's hard to believe that we're already well into 2022. Spring means a lot of things in California. In Southern California, it means we've likely seen our last rain for the next 6 months. Spring also means it's time to plant your vegetable garden and check the filter on your HVAC unit and make sure it's ready for the coming heat. Gas prices are going to go up AGAIN thanks to the change to the "summer mix." And in Sacramento, spring means politicians are working overtime getting bills introduced and budget requests presented before the close of the session.
One of the goals of Lanterman Housing Alliance has been and continues to be finding additional funding for the creation of housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This newsletter, we looked for highlights of organizations we're affiliated with that have been able to find such funding and get units underway. We'd also like to draw your attention to legislation that would set aside additional funds that could provide housing for some of the most vulnerable members of the population we all serve, those who are homeless or at serious risk of becoming so. We'd also like you to consider joining with us as we pledge to make our organizations inclusive environments that reflect the diversity of the communities we live in and serve.
We hope you'll take a few minutes to read the stories below and then join us on a future call or get involved in one of our committees.
