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VIDEO: Affordable Housing Development Opens in Mid-City

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The County and City of San Diego Housing Commission, along with public and private partners, celebrated the grand opening today of an affordable housing community in City Heights. The Harris Family Senior Residence and Mid-City Family Apartments will provide homes for over 200 low-income residents.

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Board Votes to Create Rental Subsidy Program for Older Low-Income San Diegans

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The County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to establish a rental subsidy pilot program for seniors who are at risk of becoming homeless.

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All San Diego Emergency Departments Now Officially Senior-friendly

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Officials from the County’s Health and Human Services Agency, local hospitals and healthcare agencies gathered Thursday to celebrate the county becoming the first in the nation to earn a regionwide “senior-friendly” emergency department accreditation for all 18 of its hospitals.

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VIDEO: County Partners with Local Restaurants to Get Great Plates Delivered to Seniors

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The COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges for older adults who are struggling to get basic life essentials, like food. To help solve the problem, the County partnered with the State and local restaurants to create the Great Plates Delivered initiative.

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“Great Plates Delivered” to Send Free Meals to Seniors

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Qualified older adults in the region can now sign up to get three free and healthy meals a day delivered to their home for a limited time through the “Great Plates Delivered” program, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.

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Aging & Independence Services Hosts Community Forums

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The County’s Aging & Independence Services department is inviting older adults, caregivers, and persons with disabilities to share their needs during a series of public forums in the coming weeks.

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New Initiative Ensures Emergency Rooms are Senior-Friendly

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Hospitals across the region are making significant commitments to improve emergency care for senior citizens, pledging Monday to participate in a new Senior Emergency Care Initiative.