In Alameda County, more than 6,000 adults and children are homeless on any given night and more than 16,000 people are homeless over the course of a year. EveryOne Home is a collaborative effort of Alameda County, cities in the county and the community to prevent and end the cycle of homelessness for individuals and families. EveryOne Home is a comprehensive countywide plan that takes the groundbreaking approach of coordinating three systems of services — housing, mental health and HIV/AIDS — in recognition of the importance of systems integration in ending homelessness.


Officially launched in February 2007, EveryOne Home brings new hope for homeless families and for homeless individuals with debilitating health conditions including serious mental illness, HIV/AIDS and other chronic conditions. Implementing the plan will create 15,000 new units of supportive housing across the county — including new and renovated housing, as well as rental assistance. Coordinated services will provide the mental and physical health care and independent living skills that will allow residents to achieve stability and maintain their housing. New revenue streams, savings from decreased use of emergency services and the investment of resources into cost-effective housing and services will support these efforts into the future.


EveryOne Home is Alameda County’s road map for ending homelessness. It represents an opportunity to participate in a model of long-term solutions and innovative countywide strategies. By emphasizing a coordinated, efficient regional response to a regional problem, it will make the best use of the county’s resources while building capacity to attract funding from federal, state and philanthropic sources. EveryOne Home is visionary and creative, yet realistic and attainable — a plan that the community can take great pride in and wholeheartedly support. Together, we can and will end homelessness in Alameda County.