180 homeless individuals relocated from riverbeds to housing in San Diego with $17 million state grant aid.

On World Homeless Day, San Diego officials reported relocating 180 individuals from the San Diego and Sweetwater riverbeds into housing since January, aided by a $17 million state grant. A recent census found 423 people living along the San Diego Riverbed, an increase from spring. Outreach workers highlighted income instability and health issues as contributing factors to homelessness, with plans to assist an additional 400 individuals.

October 11, 2024
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