23 (45)Jennifer L. Hall
From: Nicholas J. Taylor
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 7:53 AM
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Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] (Amended) Letter of Support for GHH-(CUP) (DEV2021-06016)
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Cc: jkreitner@grandmashouseofhope.org
Subject: [EXTERNAL] (Amended) Letter of Support for GHH-(CUP) (DEV2021-06016)
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Letter amended to include the date.
Ms. Jackson
June Jackson
Anaheim, CA 92805
October 25, 2021
SUBJECT: (Amended) Letter of Support for GHH-(CUP) Conditional Use Permit (DEV2021-06016)
Dear City of Anaheim Commissioner's,
I have been a resident of the City of Anaheim for 5 -years.
As a concerned resident of the City of Anaheim, I am submitting this letter of support of (GHH) Grandmas
House of Hope and the proposed (CUP) Conditional Use Permit (DEV2021-06016) for the property located at
626 N. West St., Anaheim, CA 92801. 1 understand initially, the Planning Department Staff Report
recommended approval for this proposed project. However, later learned there is opposition from the
neighbors regarding this project.
GHH is doing a great work within our community They have provided housing services for the past 17 -years
which has earned them an excellent reputation with their peers and partners. Their hard work and dedication
have resulted in four contracts with the Orange County HealthCare Agency (3 -of these provide housing and
services to those with (mental health diagnosis) -2 with CALOES in Sacramento for victims of Crimes and CESH
Funding to provide housing and services for victims of domestic violence. Their proving success record is 65%
of their participants are later moved to permanent housing, which is the highest in the country. This speaks
volumes.
The homeless population is truly diverse and GHH services all individuals, including those with mental illness
who are the most vulnerable; not to mention shunned. There are further stigmas and a lot of misinformation
surrounding mental illness; although, GHH is quite experienced in dealing with this population. This is further
held in highest regard by the OC Health Care Agency, who administers the contract for these services and
audits the programs annually. GHH should be commended for the great work they are doing in the
community.
Lastly, the opposition from neighbor's blatant statements that "they don't want these people in their
neighborhood" (verbatim.) These people meaning people with "mental illnesses" which amounts to
housing discrimination. After the City of Anaheim staffs report (recommended approval) the commissioner's
denied the approval by a 6-0 vote. This is clearly almost unheard of, is a red flag and one can extrapolate that
something more is taking place regarding the commissioner's denial. While the neighbor's opposition is a bit
more understandable due to them being uninformed yet unacceptable. I would hate to think the City of
Anaheim Commissioners are supporting/condoning the neighbors' sentiment.
I strongly support the stated proposed (CUP) Conditional Use Permit and strongly ask that you support this
project which will show the City of Anaheim support and awareness of needed housing for the above-
mentioned population.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Respectfully,
Ms. Jackson