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$1 Million in Funding for Mather Veterans Village

Post Date:04/04/2024 3:59 PM

This week, Rancho Cordova City Council members, city staff, and Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) toured the future site of Mather Veterans Village Phase 4, following the successful securing of $1 million in federal funding for the project. This critical initiative, aimed at addressing homelessness among veterans, underscores a continued commitment to supporting vulnerable populations and revitalizing communities.

Mather Veterans Village represents a collaborative effort between the City of Rancho Cordova, Mercy Housing California, Nation’s Finest and Sacramento County. Phase 4 will see the development of an additional 70 units of permanent supportive housing multifamily apartments, specifically tailored to cater to very low-income homeless and disabled veterans.

“Securing federal funding for Mather Veterans Village Phase 4 is a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to support homeless veterans in our community,” says Rancho Cordova Mayor David Sander. “This investment not only provides much-needed additional housing but also reflects our commitment to revitalizing our neighborhoods and ensuring that our veterans have access to the resources and support they deserve.”

Located on the former Mather Air Force Base, the initiative builds upon the success of three previous phases. The first 50 permanent supportive housing units in Phase I were completed in 2016 followed by phases II and III, collectively serving over 160 formerly homeless veteran households.

“America’s commitment to our veterans lasts a lifetime,” said Representative Ami Bera. "I am pleased to have secured $1 million in federal funding to expand access to housing and supportive services for Sacramento County veterans. Let’s continue to value and recognize our veterans through action, as we build communities that uplift and honor those who have sacrificed so much for our great nation.”

Over 75,000 veterans live in Sacramento County, and the area has the second highest percentage of unsheltered homeless veterans in California counties. Despite this need, housing to support the unique needs of homeless and disabled veterans was virtually non-existent—until Mather Veterans Village went from idea to reality.

The Mather Veterans Village Phase 4 project aligns with broader efforts to revitalize the area and leverage the proximity to the Sacramento VA Medical Center, ensuring veterans have access to comprehensive support services.

“We are proud to be part of this collaborative effort and look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on the lives of our veterans,” adds Mayor Sander.

For more information on Mather Veterans Village visit https://housingvets.org/mather-veterans-village/.

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Media Contacts

Maria Chacon Kniestedt
Communications & Public Affairs Director
916.851.8791
916.200.6181 (cell)
mkniestedt@cityofranchocordova.org

Samantha Mott
Senior Communications Officer
916.851.8796
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smott@cityofranchocordova.org

Danielle Hale
Communications Officer
916.851.8792
916.809.0465 (cell)
dhale@cityofranchocordova.org

Lauren Burke
Communications Officer
916.851.8723
916.247.2587 (Cell)
lburke@cityofranchocordova.org

City of Rancho Cordova Opens $8.4M Youth Center

On November 3, 2022, the City of Rancho Cordova opened the Rancho Cordova Youth Center, the first youth center in the community. The Youth Center will provide a welcoming, central and safe environment for year-round youth programs, build relationships with local youth, and show local youth how much the community cares about their success and future in Rancho Cordova.

City of Rancho Cordova Breaks Ground on Citywide, Ultra-High-Speed Gigabit Broadband Network

On February 28, 2022, the City of Rancho Cordova, SiFi Networks and GigabitNow announced the launch of Rancho Cordova FiberCity®, a revolutionary infrastructure project to bring a fast, affordable, and reliable all-fiber internet network to every home, business, and institution in Rancho Cordova.

For more information, please contact Danielle Hale at 916.809.0465 or dhale@cityofranchocordova.org.

Mather Veterans Village Dedication Event

On October 12, 2021, Mercy Housing California, Nation’s Finest, the City of Rancho Cordova and the County of Sacramento celebrated the completion of all three phases of Mather Veterans Village, the first permanent supportive housing development for homeless and disabled veterans in the Sacramento region.

These documents are password protected. Please contact Danielle Hale at 916.809.0465 for access.

Crime Drops in Rancho Cordova by 61%

The City of Rancho Cordova is proud to announce that violent crime and property crime combined has decreased by 61% from 2004-2019 when adjusted for population. Since the city incorporated and established the Rancho Cordova Police Department 18 years ago, the city has implemented creative and proactive policing programs that have led to this significant drop.

Media Advisory about Crime Drop in Rancho Cordova
Fact Sheet on Programs
Speaker Bios from Crime Drop Announcement
B-Roll, Photos and Crime Statistics (This is password protected. Please contact Ashley Downton at 916.542.3875 for access.)
News Release: Crime Drops in Rancho Cordova by 61%

Rancho Cordova Breaks Ground on Rio Del Oro Development

Elliott Homes, Inc. and the City of Rancho Cordova are breaking ground on Rio Del Oro, the largest development in the city’s history. Rio Del Oro spans 3,800 acres in Rancho Cordova and could fit Downtown Sacramento in its footprint. The development will feature thousands of new homes, over 7.6 million square feet of commercial, professional and industrial space, one of the largest parks in the region at 130 acres, and the city’s next high school.

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