Program areas at Tracy Community Connections Center
Case managers (3) met with clients to assess needs and provide referrals for housing, emergency shelter, food banks, employment, medi-cal, medical and mental health services.609 individuals received case management and 7,167 services were provided. 295 clients were assisted in obtaining California ID cards240 clients were provided food on 1,836 occasions through case management903 referrals were made through case management for shelter, employment, housing assistance, medical/mental health care, and social services.
EMERGENCY HOUSING AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE: A TOTAL OF 38 A total of 38 individuals received emergency housing, 30 clients received Covid-19 hotel vouchers41 individuals were provided with rental or deposit assistance.
STREET OUTREACH: The street outreach team consists of 2 employees who go throughout the city and identify homeless encampments, collect data on the locations and inhabitants, engage with the residents to determine what is needed, offer services/referrals, and act a liaison between the camps and TCCC/City of Tracy PD/code enforcement and other government officials. The street outreach team also coordinates with other service providers and hosts outreach events bringing much needed resources to the encampments which include mobile health clinics, food services, clothing, immunizations, mental health services, veterinary services, pet vaccines, free legal aid, etc.Projects of street outreach:(a) mobile shower and shower hygiene supplies: a mobile shower trailer provided the homeless with showers, clothing and hygiene products, twice a week. a total of 2,588 showers were provided to 214 individuals. 174 individuals received a total of 1,153 units of hygiene and/or clothing items.(b) other program services: includes expenses associated with supportive housing facilities; client assistance which includes transportation, and encampment meals, utility bill assistance, tents, and food. 14 homeless women were housed in our supportive housing facility between January and December 2023 (length of residency varied). 108 clients received transportation services for 169 trips.11 clients were assisted with utility payments