06/02/2026
We are resharing an urgent press release from the Sacramento Homeless Union to help spread awareness of what they describe as a system-wide failure in Sacramento’s shelter and transitional housing system.
According to the union, Sacramento experienced a serious breakdown in shelter and transitional housing coordination, resulting in widespread confusion, displacement, and trauma for families, children, seniors, disabled residents, survivors of domestic violence, and medically vulnerable individuals already placed in shelter or temporary housing.
Beginning June 1, the Sacramento Homeless Union says it began receiving urgent calls and requests for help from residents across multiple City-funded programs operated through the Step Up on Second system.
Residents reportedly had been assured the transition between providers would be smooth and shelter placements would continue without disruption. Instead, many say the reality unfolded differently. Some residents were reportedly directed to hotel placements only to be turned away upon arrival, while others who complied with instructions to temporarily leave shelters found themselves unable to return.
Families reportedly lined up carrying medications, children’s belongings, and survival supplies, only to be told rooms were unavailable or vouchers would not fully cover costs. By mid-afternoon, what initially appeared to be separate incidents had reportedly escalated into a broader citywide crisis.
Swipe through to read key excerpts from the Sacramento Homeless Union’s statement, reformatted for accessibility and social sharing.
Visit the union's official website: https://sacramentohomelessunion.org
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