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Action Opportunity: Urge the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors to Adopt a Rent Freeze & Evictions Moratorium

As many of you may know, there have been various attempts to get emergency renters’ protections put in place in the light of COVID-19. The situation has continued to evolve, and at times the facts on the ground have been less than clear. So let us first tell you what we know, and then let us inform you of what you can urgently do to help.

A Helpful Notice to All Renters

We would like to let all renters know that, in response to the tremendous impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, rental assistance has been made available for the months of March & April by the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County. You can apply for that assistance by calling and leaving a message at (650) 517 – 8939.

Likewise, you can reach out to your local Core Agencies for rental and other assistance at the following link:

https://hsa.smcgov.org/emergency-safety-net-assistance-core-service-agencies

We wish you all the best during these trying times.

A Letter From Faith in Action About What We Can All Do to Help During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Dear Friends,

This week, the reality of the worldwide health crisis is hitting home for all of us in San Mateo County. As faith leaders across many traditions, we share the fundamental truth that our values are built on the foundation of the interdependence of all human beings––a truth that is becoming clear right now in painful ways.

One San Mateo Meeting

What:
One San Mateo Meeting
When:
Wednesday, March 11 @ 7 P.M.
Where:
The Congregational Church of San Mateo
225 Tilton Ave. San Mateo

This meeting will be focused on identifying new policy priorities for One San Mateo to pursue. Come ready to think of new ways we can continue to expand the policy landscape around renters’ protections and more.

One San Mateo Meeting

What:
One San Mateo Meeting
When:
Wednesday, February 26th @ 7 P.M.
Where:
The Congregational Church of San Mateo
225 Tilton Ave. San Mateo

Please join us as we dig down on our work for the year. We’ve got some exciting events that we need to start working on right now. Let’s join hands and get it done!