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San Francisco Chronicle reports HomeRise will wind down amid a city investigation and reported resident-safety failures
The San Francisco Chronicle reported that HomeRise's board approved a resident-centered wind-down expected to take one to two years. San Francisco officials must transition housing operations and supportive services at 17 complexes serving more than 1,500 residents. The report linked the decision to financial instability, contract nonrenewals and an ongoing city investigation following reporting about resident deaths, missed wellness checks, alleged staff sexual misconduct and other service failures.
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Why this matters
HomeRise houses more than 1,500 formerly homeless residents who may depend on case management and other support. Transferring 17 properties and their service contracts creates substantial continuity, safety and staffing risks.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
The San Francisco Chronicle and UC Berkeley Investigative Reporting Program reported the service and safety concerns. San Francisco's homelessness department confirmed that the operating model was not sustainable and that the city would help transfer properties and contracts.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
No Halo has not independently established whether HomeRise's actions caused or contributed to particular resident deaths, whether the reported sexual-misconduct allegations are substantiated, or the final terms, providers and schedule for each property transfer.
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Organization response
Interim CEO Tim Daniels and board president Don Falk said the organization would conduct an orderly, resident-centered wind-down and recruit a CEO to lead the dissolution. HomeRise said residents' daily lives should not be affected. A spokesperson disputed that case managers were responsible for reversing overdoses, saying permanent supportive housing provides homes rather than medical care.
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How No Halo records this event
Event type: Operational Contraction. Current state: Pending. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.
Published October 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.