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City of San Leandro Secures $9,328,250

Congratulations to the City of San Leandro for securing $9,328,250 from the Homekey Initiative administered by the California Department of Housing & Community Development.

In partnership with the Housing Consortium of the East Bay, the City will utilize this critical funding for the Lewelling Interim Housing, an acquisition, rehabilitation, and operations/services project that will create 29 interim housing units serving individuals experiencing homelessness and chronic homelessness. This significant project will help the City expand the availability of housing and supportive services for individuals experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness and will foster increased community safety and well-being.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of the City to serve the priority needs of its community and enhance the quality of life for all residents.

Once again, congratulations San Leandro!

TPA Hosts City of Ontario D.C. Advocacy Trip

TPA Hosts City of Murrieta D.C. Advocacy Trip

Last week, Townsend Public Affairs hosted the City of Murrieta in Washington, DC for several productive days of advocacy efforts.

Members of City leadership met with the offices of key federal representatives, including Senator Alex Padilla and Representatives Ken Calvert and Darrell Issa. The delegation also had effective meetings with officials in the Department of Justice, Department of Transportation, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.

The relationships built and critical conversations fostered during this advocacy trip will help advance the City’s transportation and infrastructure goals, public safety priorities, and economic and community development efforts. Additionally, these critical efforts will help Murrieta continue to pursue its mission to foster a robust, growing, and connected community where residents, families, and business are able to thrive.

Congratulations to Murrieta on another successful advocacy trip! We look forward to our continued partnership to transform your vision into a legacy.

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Secures $400,105

Congratulations to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD) for securing a grant award in the amount of $400,105 from the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to purchase updated equipment that will ensure District responsiveness and efficacy.

These funds will enable the District to replace the Fire Department’s current six-key access system with a single physical key, as well as a single E-key. Upgrading these resources will provide the Fire Department with access to any lock-boxed building within its jurisdiction, ensuring that firefighters are able to quickly respond to critical emergencies and protect the safety and security of community members, homes, and businesses.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of CCCFPD to preserve life, property, and the environment throughout Contra Costa County by honoring the past, recognizing the challenges of the present, and continuing to raise the bar of excellence into the future.

Once again, congratulations CCCFPD!

TPA Presents at California Park & Recreation Society Conference

TPA was honored to present at the California Park & Recreation Society Director’s Academy in San Luis Obispo earlier this month! TPA Grants Manager Alex Gibbs presented alongside Emeline Noda, Director of Recreation and Community Services for the City of Los Alamitos, on best practices to secure grants and legislative-directed spending funds for park and recreation projects in California.

Congratulations, CPRS, on a successful conference, and thank you for the opportunity to share our insight on the importance of effective grant writing! TPA looks forward to your continued success.

City of Palo Alto Secures $5,176,812

Congratulations to the City of Palo Alto for successfully securing a grant in the amount of $5,176,812 through the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program administered by the Board of State & Community Corrections to combat organized retail theft and protect its community.

The funding will enable the Palo Alto Police Department to staff extra patrols throughout high-density retail areas for the next several years in order to deter crime. These strategic and critical efforts will significantly increase public safety and community well-being.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of the City to promote and sustain a high quality of life in Palo Alto.

Once again, congratulations Palo Alto!