Hundreds of people in San Diego County rely on federal money to stay in homes and avoid homelessness. That could look different for different people, but some of the critical programs include permanent supportive housing vouchers and rapid rehousing rental assistance.

“That’s how I got back on my feet, was rapid rehousing,” John Brady told NBC 7. “I got 24 months of rental support, first and last paid for. Without that, I don’t think I’d be having this conversation with you today.”

Brady was homeless and is now the executive director of Lived Experience Advisers, an organization that advocates for those experiencing homelessness by those who have been there themselves. Now, Brady said, there is a new battle in front of them.

“It’s heartbreaking,” he said when asked about looming concern

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