West Valley
Homestead Safe Routes to School moves forward
At Supervisor Simitian’s last Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board reconfirmed its commitment to Simitian’s Homestead Safe Routes to School Improvements Project. A referral by Simitian and Supervisor Otto Lee asked the County to include the project in its legislative platform, continue to work with Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) to further the project’s development, and provide biannual reports on the status of the project.
End of Year '24, Newsletter
Joe's closing newsletter shares initiatives and projects with milestones in 2024, as well as his final Board of Supervisors proposal to keep Homestead Safe Routes to School moving forward. Included is a video tribute to Joe from County colleagues and community members.
Supervisors boost College of Adaptive Arts with grants funding for technology
Supervisors boost College of Adaptive Arts with grants funding for technology
Nov/Dec 2024, Newsletter
This edition includes exciting news about Valley Health Center North County, support for students at Alta Vista High School, and a note of gratitude from Supervisor Simitian. Learn more about Joe's work in 2023, how to submit for NUMU's ArtNow exhibition and Builder's Remedy projects in the unincorporated County.
Supervisors honor 50 years of service by West Valley Community Services
West Valley Community Services continues its mission to address food insecurity and homelessness in the community. A recent grant from Santa Clara County will help West Valley Community Services improve distribution efficiencies of the Park-It Market program.
Celebrate Compassion Week – September 21-29
Through volunteer opportunities, participants can make a difference in our community and expand understanding of local needs.
Together we make a difference: Compassion Week 2024
Compassion Week provides more awareness and understanding of the needs around us, and is a wonderful opportunity for individuals, families, and groups to engage in acts of service — while forging connections and spreading kindness.
County supervisors green light rehabilitation work on Lawrence Expressway
Rehabilitation work will improve conditions on Lawrence Expressway between Quito and Homestead roads.
Supervisors help older adults “age in place”
Supervisor Simitian champions funding for local non-profit Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley to help older adults who live District Five and want to age in place. Building affordable housing costs 26 times more than rehabilitating or repairing an existing home.
County allocates federal funds for West Valley older adults and families
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a plan to continue support for projects serving adults, older adults, and families with lower incomes in the West Valley. Funding for these services was approved as part of the County’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for use of federal funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act programs.
