98ɫ����’s Full Service Partnership in San Mateo, , was among a handful of programs and organizations recognized for excellence in providing stable housing for people with mental health and substance use issues. The Behavioral Health and Recovery Services of San Mateo County held its annual Housing Heroes awards ceremony Oct. 22, at which FSP’s administrator Kevin Jones accepted the award—a plaque and potted plant. The Housing Heroes awards were instituted in 2008, and this year is 98ɫ����’s second award. Current FSP housing coordinator Lee Cates was recognized for excellence in housing in 2013.

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Kevin Jones, second from right, stands among three other honorees at an Oct. 22 award ceremony recognizing excellence in housing. Also pictured is Ohevet Fotofini, a board and care operator; Georgia Peterson, a shelter operator; and Karen Francone of the Service League of San Mateo.

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Kevin Jones, left, spoke briefly to accept a Housing Heroes award from San Mateo County on Oct. 22, while county health and recovery director Stephen Kaplan and 98ɫ���� housing coordinator Lee Cates (seated) and PSC II Yesenia Cortes (standing) listen. Cates was recognized as a Housing Hero in 2013.

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Kevin Jones, right, anticipates his staff will enjoy reminding him of the unintentionally humorous mis-attribution to a presentation slide identifying him as “Millard.”

For some Friday fun, check out and special celebration of 98ɫ����’s 50th anniversary, with special guest appearances from Flat Anne, Flat Gary, Flat Jessica, Flat Mary, and Shamu!

Thank you to Elise Naughtin and the entire teams at GTR and PTR for sharing the fun!