El Carrillo provides high quality permanent housing for the homeless. Its location near the heart of downtown Santa Barbara enables residents to easily walk, bike or bus to work, shopping and entertainment destinations. Learn how it was done.
How Can You Help?
Volunteer at a local shelter or find another volunteer opportunity.
Resources for homeless advocates and service providers.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street S.W., Washington, DC 20410 Telephone: (202) 708-1112 TTY: (202) 708-1455 Find the address of a HUD office near you
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