David Valadao: A Local Salvation Army Said The Federal Government Had Put “In Limbo” A Program Which Helped The Organization Aid 35 Households With Rent Or Mortgage Assistance Last Year

KGET News YouTube Video Title: “DOGE Cuts Impacting Kern County Food And Housing Assistance Programs.” [KGET News via YouTube, 4/7/25]

A Kern Salvation Army Worker Said That The Federal Government Had Put The Emergency Food And Shelter Program “In Limbo,” Hurting The Organization’s Work To Help People In Danger Of Homelessness. TRIMMER (SALVATION ARMY WORKER): “We are the last resort.” REPORTER: “For families struggling to make ends meet, the Salvation Army is often the last hope.” TRIMMER: “What we are talking about is people who have received either an eviction notice or people who have received a pay or quit notice. So these are people who are in an emergency situation- it’s not just they have fallen behind but they are in danger of homelessness.” REPORTER: “What allows Captain Clinton Trimmer and his team to help are federal funds from the Emergency Food and Shelter program of FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. To help prevent homelessness, this program started in 1983, funds housing, food, and supportive services.” TRIMMER: “It’s been a stable program and it may still be a stable program. We don’t know. The issue is we’re now in limbo.” REPORTER: “With that funding, the Salvation Army helps dozens of families. Last year, 35 households got rent or mortgage assistance.” [KGET News via YouTube, 0:20, 4/7/25]

According To KGET News, The Local Salvation Army Used The Program To Help 35 Households With Rent Or Mortgage Assistance In 2024. TRIMMER (SALVATION ARMY WORKER): “We are the last resort.” REPORTER: “For families struggling to make ends meet, the Salvation Army is often the last hope.” TRIMMER: “What we are talking about is people who have received either an eviction notice or people who have received a pay or quit notice. So these are people who are in an emergency situation- it’s not just they have fallen behind but they are in danger of homelessness.” REPORTER: “What allows Captain Clinton Trimmer and his team to help are federal funds from the Emergency Food and Shelter program of FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. To help prevent homelessness, this program started in 1983, funds housing, food, and supportive services.” TRIMMER: “It’s been a stable program and it may still be a stable program. We don’t know. The issue is we’re now in limbo.” REPORTER: “With that funding, the Salvation Army helps dozens of families. Last year, 35 households got rent or mortgage assistance.” [KGET News via YouTube, 0:20, 4/7/25]

The Salvation Army Was Located At 4417 Wilson Road, Bakersfield, 93309, Which Was In Valadao’s District. [Salvation Army- Location Search, accessed 4/23/25; Congress.gov, Find Your Representative, accessed 4/23/25]