The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) conducted a year-long investigation in 2019 into the environments present in emergency shelters, that uncovered horrifically unsafe living conditions. The report inspired an outpouring of testimony leading to the drafting of bill AB-362 to address these conditions. This bill now needs your support.
Tag: Callie Rutter
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Rutter: I Am Not Homeless. I Am a Human Being
Callie Rutter, a lifelong resident of Orange County writes about her personal twist of fate and the harsh reality of finding herself homeless coupled with having to fight cancer. In spite of her personal struggles, her compassion and courage has led her to become an advocate for the human rights of people experiencing homelessness.
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Federal Judge Presses OC Officials on Lack of Mental Health Shelter, Housing
One of OC’s next homeless shelters could be headed for the affluent south county suburbs, the judge warns after citing a lack of progress by elected officials to create a mental health shelter.
