Measure K dollars are being used across San Mateo County to address needs in the Priority Areas of Children, Families and Seniors; Housing and Homelessness; and Emergency Preparedness. Learn more about specific programs and initiatives below. Sort by Priority Area or search for a specific keyword to narrow your search.
Agency: Parks Department
Coyote Point Recreation Area has many antiquated facilites, including playgrounds, picnic sites, and play areas; these funds will be used to modernize visitor serving facilites and create new facilities in order to provide the experienced desired by San Mateo County residents. More information is available at www.smcgov.org/parks/coyote-point-recreation-area
Agency: WeHOPE
WeHOPE Shelter is a congregate shelter in East Palo Alto for adults experiencing homelessness. Visit www.projectwehope.org to learn more about this facility/program. Dial 211 for help accessing housing assistance.
Agency: Human Services Agency
The Big Lift is a collective impact effort aimed at increasing third grade reading proficiency in San Mateo County. Learn more at www.thebift.org
Agency: Parks Department
The San Mateo County parks system has many trails, parking lots, and drive aisles that are in poor condition due to deferred mainteance; these funds will be used to address deferred maintenance of paved facilites in the parks.
Agency: Human Resources Department
The Supported Training & Employment Program (STEP) is an internship program, managed collectively by the Human Resources Department and the Human Services Agency (HSA), to prepare and train current or former foster youth ages 18-24 to transition into the workforce. Visit www.smcgov.org/hr/step to learn more.
Agency: Parks Department
The San Mateo County Parks Department utilizes funds within this program to preserve biodiversity, protect and restore native habitat, and reduce wildfire threats within the County parks system.
Agency: Human Services Agency
Veterans Services Office supports Veterans with accessing VA benefits and other support. Call (650) 802-6598 or visit www.smcgov.org/hsa/veterans to access support services.
Agency: Puente De La Costa Sur
Supports services for residents of Pescadero including a weekly local clinic, outreach and education. Contact Puente De La Costa Sur for more information.
Agency: Parks Department
Through Measure K , the Parks Department has been able to introduce many community programming events, including in-class curriculm for underserved school districts, the Take A Hike program, Coyote Point SummerFest, and Volunteer Stewarship events. Visit www.smcgov.org/parks/activities to learn more about visitor events and activities.
Agency: Parks Department
PRKOP is used to maintain and modernize park facilities, including trails, campgrounds, playgrounds, picnic sites, restrooms, and utilities. Visit www.smcgov.org/parks to learn more about County Parks
Agency: Parks Department
Parks Fire Mitigation funds are used to implement and maintain large-scale wildfire fuel reduction projects that mitigate the threat of wildfire to neighboring communities and enhance access and response capabilites of local and state fire agencies.
Agency: Samaritan House
The County Human Services Agency staffs the homeless services system, and the Diversion and Coordinated Entry Services provider serves as the entry point to the homeless services system. Visit https://www.smcgov.org/hsa/center-homelessness for more information. Dial 211 for assistance accessing services.
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