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The journey from homelessness to becoming housed can be a complex and sometimes lengthy process. Every person has unique challenges and circumstances, so there isn’t one easy pathway that works for all. Last year, an outreach team from the County’s Office of Homeless Solutions and Caltrans began building a relationship with that veteran to earn his trust and convince him to accept help.
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A grand opening celebration was held today in the Midway District for Pacific Village, the newest affordable housing development for veterans, transition-age youth, and people at-risk of or those experiencing homelessness.
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The County’s safe parking site on North Magnolia Avenue in El Cajon reopens tonight for families and individuals experiencing homelessness in need of overnight parking. The Safe Parking program provides support and services for people who are unsheltered and have a vehicle.
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A door with a lock, a bathroom, and a soft, warm bed are three simple luxuries residents here at Santa Fe Senior Village are thankful for every day. Since moving into their new permanent supportive housing in Vista, these low-income older adults have found independence and happiness again.
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As part of San Diego County’s ongoing commitment to affordable housing, the Board of Supervisors voted to move $2 million in available funding from the Capital Emergency Solutions Grant Program to the Innovative Housing Trust Fund (IHTF) and Landlord Incentive Program. Since 2017, IHTF funding has supported 36 affordable housing projects that upon completion will add 3,054 units spread across 23 communities.
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A ribbon cutting celebration was held today in Mission Valley at the new Presidio Palms Apartments, a former extended stay hotel that has been converted into 161 affordable housing units for people experiencing homelessness.
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People experiencing homelessness and living in the Sweetwater Riverbed area have new hope for permanent housing. A state grant for $5.1 million and the collaborative work between the County, the City of Chula Vista, National City and California Department of Transportation has led to greater homeless outreach, increasing numbers of people transitioning into housing and regular clean-up opportunities.
