Resources on Hunger & Homelessness
California Food Policy Advocates
A statewide public policy and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the health and well being of low-income Californians by increasing their access to nutritious, affordable food.
Second Harvest Food Bank Hunger Index - Who is Hungry in Our Community?
http://www.shfb.org/hungerindex
Step Up Silicon Valley - the Campaign to Cut Poverty in Santa Clara County is a community-based initiative that includes community-based organizations, the public sector, faith communities and businesses, and is part of the national Campaign to Reduce Poverty in America. Great place to obtain statistics about our local community.
Joint Venture Silicon Valley - 2010 Index of Silicon Valley
The Silicon Valley Index is a nationally recognized publication that has been telling the Silicon Valley story since 1995. Released by Joint Venture and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation every February, the indicators measure the strength of our economy and the health of our community—highlighting challenges and providing an analytical foundation for leadership and decision making.
Santa Clara County 10-year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness