South County Community Services

South County Community Services is a non-profit organization located in Gilroy, California, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2008. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, the organization focuses on addressing homelessness and providing community support services in Santa Clara County. While specific details about the organization's full mission are not provided, its federal grant award history demonstrates a consistent commitment to housing and supportive services for vulnerable populations.

The organization has received multiple Continuum of Care (CoC) Program grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), specifically through the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. These grants, ranging from approximately $1.1 million to smaller amounts, support comprehensive housing and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The grants enable South County Community Services to provide critical services such as permanent and transitional housing, rental assistance, case management, and supportive services. The organization's grant activities focus on quickly rehousing homeless individuals, minimizing trauma associated with homelessness, promoting access to mainstream benefit programs, and helping homeless populations achieve self-sufficiency. The grant awards, consistently awarded annually from 2021 to 2025, indicate a sustained and strategic approach to addressing homelessness in the Gilroy and Santa Clara County region, with a primary emphasis on housing stability and comprehensive support services.