It is the only city in California to end homelessness for veterans and one of 62 communities in 32 states to do so.
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Posted inCommunity Opinion
Cisneros: Veteran Homelessness Continues to Grow
Gil Cisneros, a former U.S. Navy officer and candidate for the 39th Congressional District, writes about tackling the problems homeless veterans face every day.
Posted inGovernment, Housing & Homelessness, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana, County Sued For Violating Civil Rights of Civic Center Homeless Population
The lawsuit was brought on behalf of OC Catholic Worker and seven homeless plaintiffs, who allege law enforcement have created additional hardship for homeless people by seizing property and issuing citations while people are away from their belongings, going to the bathroom, attending doctor’s appointments and performing other essential tasks.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Supervisors Approve Voucher Applications for Homeless Veterans
The county Housing Authority will apply for $880,200 in housing vouchers from HUD.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Needy Vets Served at Orange County’s First ‘Stand Down’
The weekend event provided an array of medical services to the
veterans and brought attention to their plight.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Honoring Veterans Beyond Memorial Day
It isn’t just Orange County’s war memorials that don’t get enough attention. More than 3,500 homeless veterans in the county need help that they aren’t getting.
