HOMELESS
CRISIS IN
COLUSA COUNTY
Unsheltered adults—predominantly men are being denied critical homeless assistance in Colusa County with the repeated assertion: "no funding available."
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Colusa County is facing a homelessness crisis characterized by a significant shortage of shelter options and resources, particularly for adult men. Despite funding for programs, many individuals, including those experiencing homelessness, encounter barriers to accessing services and support. A recent investigation revealed concerns about service delivery gaps and potential bias in housing assistance.
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CALL TO ACTION
Community advocates are calling on Colusa County Board of Supervisors, Dos Rios Continuum of Care and Glenn County Community Action Department to meticulously examine why service delivery interruptions are on the rise in Colusa County for unsheltered adults, to ensure taxpayer dollars are being efficiently maximized to reduce homelessness and support outcomes consistent with Governor Newsom’s vision for California.”
HUMAN SUFFERING EXPOSED
"It's important to meet people with homeless challenges where they're at, but not leave them where they're at." - Susan Wagenaar, CCR Founder
This is an ongoing investigative homeless series.
Your Voice Matters: Actionable Resources
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
If you suspect misconduct or improper use of HUD homeless funding, you can report it through several channels provided by the HUD Office of Inspector General (OIG).
File a Grievance Locally
HUD funds a variety of programs aimed at addressing homelessness including our local Continuum of Care program (CoC) - Dos Rios - which is responsible for community-wide planning and strategic resource use to address homelessness in Colusa County. In addition to contacting HUD we recommend reporting a homeless related services grievance with: Glenn County Community Action Department, which serves as the lead agency for Dos Rios CoC. They can be reached by email at gccad@countyofglenn.net or by phone at (530) 865-6129.
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HUD Anonymous Hotline/Phone: 1-800-347-3735
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Discrimination (online form/English)
Contact The Colusa County Board of Supervisors
You can file a complaint with the Colusa County Board of Supervisors to report a local provider of homeless assistance services by using the "Request For County Board of Supervisors Action" form, available on the County of Colusa (.gov) website.
Contact The California State Auditor's Whistleblower Hotline
To report suspected waste, fraud, or abuse related to homeless funding in the state of California, you can contact the California State Auditor's Whistleblower Hotline or the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Fraud Hotline: (800) 952-5665 or (619) 738-9525. The hotline is staffed Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voicemail messages can be left outside of these hours.
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By Mail: Send written complaints to: State Auditor Whistleblower, Attention: Chris Knudsen, Senior Assistant Attorney General, 1300 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
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By Email: StateAuditor@doj.ca.gov.
Contact The California Department of Social Services to Report Misconduct, Discrimination and More
Public Inquiry and Response
Phone (916) 651-8848
Email: PIAR@dss.ca.gov
P.O. Box 944243
Sacramento, CA 94244-2430
Civil Rights Bureau
California Department of Social Services
744 P Street, M.S. 9-7-041
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 654-2107
E-Mail address: crb@dss.ca.gov