Since the Homeless Outreach and Assistance Program (HOAP) launched in May 2022, Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter has managed to not only sustain but also grow partnerships with pet owners and community organizations. In its first two years alone, the HOAP team supported 1,510 people experiencing homelessness, helped 2,713 animals, administered over 7,908 treatments and coordinated $380,000 in emergency veterinary services. Now they’re making care even more accessible with a mobile veterinary clinic.
Watch Program Coordinator Jenna Topper for behind-the-scenes insights into the program as it heads into year four. You’ll discover how the HOAP team:
- Built and sustained partnerships with pet owners and community organizations to deepen impact.
- Balanced program growth and sustainability while handling a large volume of services.
- Overcame challenges to expand access to care delivered with respect and dignity.
