PATH- San Diego Redefines its Apprach to Homelessness


PATH Ventures and Connections Housing redefines homeless shelters…

“…Traditionally, when a homeless shelter is completed and the sheets are finally tucked into the beds, the doors open and thousands of people struggling with homelessness flock to the shelter like it’s a mad game of musical chairs. But, in many cases, it’s more like “musical beds,” resulting in thousands of people stuck on the streets with many still lingering in the neighborhood around the shelter.

In Connections Housing’s approach, however, outreach to those on the streets has been strategically targeted toward people sleeping in the area around the building and those who have been stranded on the streets for years, most of whom are struggling with long-term disabilities. For months now, outreach teams have been methodically preparing people on the streets for their new housed lives.

The goal is to ensure that the neighborhood surrounding the development benefits from a reduction of homelessness…”

Read more of the article at: http://www.povertyinsights.org/2013/03/04/san-diego-refines-its-approach-to-homelessness/#more-4636

Connections Housing Grand Opening: March 11, 2013 details at http://www.epath.org/headlines/path-sd-connections-housing-grand-opening-monday-march-11th-2013

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