Permanent Supportive Housing: A Proven Pathway for the Homeless Population
Public supportive housing not only resolves homelessness and increases housing stability, but also improves health and lowers costs by reducing the use of publicly-funded services.
Supporting the Homeless During COVID-19
It has been less than a week since the San Diego Convention center opened its doors to more than 350 residents of two homeless bridge shelters. But, the physical move into the Convention Center was only the first step.
4 Ways to Help that Don’t Involve Donating Money
Most of us will never know what it’s like to lose our jobs, experience a medical emergency, or another life-altering event that could render you without income or housing stability. For thousands of San Diegans experiencing homelessness, it was an event like this that led their life unsheltered. Have you found yourself thinking of ways to help that don’t involve donating money?
Wheels of Change Testimonials
The Wheels of Change expansion has been incredibly successful. The workers in the second van have already completed clean-up activities in several areas of San Diego. Hear from participants about what the program means to them.
How One Van Connects Hundreds of Homeless to Services
When the Lucky Duck Foundation handed over the keys to a new outreach van to Family Health Centers of San Diego, a critical connection was made. Read more about how the donation gave people critical access to services.
Putting a Face to San Diego’s Homeless
San Diego Magazine profiles three bridge shelter residents who share their stories, hopes, and fears with writer Kelly Davis.
Wheels of Change Homeless Employment Program Expands
The Alpha Project and the Lucky Duck Foundation Announce the Expansion of the “Wheels of Change” Homeless Employment Program. The program employs Bridge Shelter residents who clean up City streets while also doing homeless outreach.
Mental Health and Homelessness: Connecting People to Services
People with poor mental health are more susceptible to the main factors that can lead to homelessness: poverty, isolation from family and community, and personal vulnerability.
