1 David Yakobson
From: Sarah Wilson <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 9:40 AM
To: councilmtgitems
Subject: Letter in Support of Waymo
Attachments: 2026 Waymo Letter of Support.docx.pdf
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To whom it may concern,
Please find attached my letter of support for Waymo.
If you need anything additional, please let me know.
Thank you!
Sarah
Sarah Wilson
Executive Director
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Harvest Home || where new lives begin
Item 5-F
February 10, 2026
Item 5-F
February 10, 2026
Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council,
Harvest Home transforms the lives of unhoused pregnant women and their children by providing safe housing, supportive services, and programs that equip them to thrive as new mothers. In Los Angeles— where thousands of women experience homelessness during pregnancy and specialized shelter beds remain scarce—our work is essential. Our trauma‑informed model includes case management, mental health support, parenting education, and community connection for families navigating some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives.
Our impact is strengthened by partners who share our commitment to dignity, safety, and opportunity.
Waymo is one of those partners. In their time operating in Santa Monica, Waymo has demonstrated a genuine investment in the wellbeing of local residents that extends far beyond transportation. Their engagement shows our families that innovative companies see their potential and are willing to stand alongside them on their path toward stability.
Waymo’s support has been meaningful and consistent—from contributing financially to our programs and participating in our Broadway Voices Unite benefit concert, to showing up at community events.
Notably, their support began even before they were fully operational, underscoring a sincere commitment to strengthening the communities in which they operate. I see Waymo vehicles in our neighborhood every day, and I have peace of mind knowing they offer a safe, reliable, and accessible mobility option. Waymo has provided hundreds of free rides for the pregnant women and new mothers we serve, many of whom lack dependable transportation to attend medical appointments, job interviews, classes, and other essential activities. For them, this is not a convenience; it is a lifeline.
Harvest Home strongly supports Waymo as they continue expanding their services across Southern California. Any disruption to Waymo’s operations in Santa Monica would directly affect the families we serve, limiting their access to a transportation resource that supports their safety, independence, and progress. Reliable mobility is foundational to stability, and Waymo’s service offers our residents peace of mind as they work toward long‑term self‑sufficiency.
With joy and gratitude,
For more information, visit our website at www.harvesthomela.org.
Harvest Home is a 501c3 non-profit. Tax id: 95-4079490
Item 5-F
February 10, 2026
Item 5-F
February 10, 2026