By: Gabby McIntyre While mental health is not believed to be the main cause of homelessness, as the high cost of housing and living is believed to be the number one cause, it can be a contributing factor. (Preble Street) “In fact, mental or behavioral health disorders and substance abuse are many times outcomes of …
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By Gabby McIntyre Out of all domestic violence victims, 38% of them end up homeless at least once in their lifetime (American Bar Association, n.d.). This large correlation between homelessness and domestic violence becomes even more concerning when paired with the fact that around 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men over the …
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By Gabby McIntyre California Governor Gavin Newsom recently called for California to crack down on the state’s unhoused population by calling for a potential ban on encampments. Newsom cited that the tents block parks, sidewalks, and other public property. The state of California holds the United States’ largest number of homeless people, containing around half …
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By Gabby McIntyre Within the first months of 2025, over 160 housing-related bills have been announced, and legislative committees are assessing more high-profile bills surrounding housing and homelessness to address the affordability crisis urgently. Recognizing the need for change, many new lawmakers are eager to take on the challenge. Although some lawmakers are adamant about …
By Gabby McIntyre Death among the homeless population in L.A county has stayed high for many years, with the average amount of daily deaths being roughly 6.9 people in 2023. Though this is unfortunate, Los Angeles County health officials predict that the mortality surge that spiked rates 56% higher than usual over the past two …
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By Gabby McIntyre Homeless officials in Los Angeles County have announced that the unsheltered homeless rates in the county have declined for a second year in a row. This comes after the California state governor’s website released a report at the end of 2024 stating that California has slowed the homelessness increase in the state …
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By Gabby McIntyre On Thursday, April 17th, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie made a public appearance to discuss the city’s recent progress on homelessness and public safety. With his 100th day in office near, Lurie acknowledged the city’s struggle to rebound after the pandemic closed offices, creating economic problems for the area. With a recent …
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By Gabby McIntyre Mayor Daniel Lurie of San Francisco announced the city’s new plan to combat the homeless crisis in the area. After announcing the plan to build 1,500 shelter beds within the first 6 months of Lurie’s mayorship, the city official helped pass a law to hire the unhoused quicker and fight bureaucracy. With …
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By Gabby McIntyre The city of San José is a hotspot for the unhoused in California and officials have been struggling to figure out a solution to the crisis. In January, San José Mayor Matt Mahan announced a permanent funding shift for the city with plans to release more information in later months. Now in …
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By Gabby McIntyre Rachel’s Promise Center is a shelter run by the Catholic Charities under the Diocese of San Diego. It was created to aid children and women facing housing insecurity in the San Diego area with a focus on women who have experienced domestic violence and abuse. With a unanimous vote from the San …
