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When Apple tried to hide a large homeless encampment in its San Jose, California, assets last year, the tech giant not only pulled everyone off the site, but spent millions of dollars to offer dozens of other people a nine-month stay. in a motel and then locate a home, according to The Seattle Times. This effort has had combined results.
In July 2021, Apple said it was accelerating its aid for affordable housing projects and had deployed more than a billion U. S. dollars for projects in California.
Apple’s affordable housing commitments are designed to address housing shortages and affordability through several distinct approaches, targeting varied populations and filling existing gaps in the space. In partnership with Destination: Home, the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) and Housing Trust Silicon Valley, the billion-dollar investment helped the progression and structure of new homes, helped first-time buyers buy homes, and expanded systems to reduce homelessness.
In San Jose, Apple’s efforts resulted in another 8 people having permanent housing, more than 3 times more than many who were still waiting for locations days before the deadline to remove a giant homeless encampment near their property.
However, the Seattle Times says the Apple-funded program has encountered a number of obstacles that are reflected across the region: It has struggled to find enough affordable housing, gain acceptance from other people who have spent years living outdoors. , triumph over arrests, addictions, and other obstacles, and address their medical, intellectual, and other complex needs.
Apple declined to comment in particular on the program, but said, “We’ve been working with partners across the state to help at-risk communities and supply new affordable units. “