The sprawling event on the Santa Ana High School campus provided medical, dental and eye care to more than 1,000.
Tag: Paul Leon
Posted inCountywide, Housing & Homelessness, Stanton, Top Stories
Little City Makes Big Strides to Help Its Homeless Population
While so many cities “criminalize homelessness,” Stanton has changed its approach and has gone from having a bad homeless problem to being a model for how to deal with the vexing issue.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Hospital Discharge of Homeless Patient Includes a Bus Pass
A local foundation has a program to alleviate patient-dumping of homeless people by hospitals. But referral rates show that hospitals aren’t fully participating.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
What’s the Point of a ‘Point-in-Time’ Count of OC’s Homeless?
More than 700 volunteers will fan out across Orange County Saturday morning and do their best to count the number of people who are, in one fashion or another, living on the street.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Words of Wisdom on Homelessness for OC’s Newest County Supervisor
In his swearing-in speech, Todd Spitzer, the county’s newest supervisor, brought up the “shameful” state of Orange County’s homelessness. Here’s what three experts say he needs to focus on to make things better.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Investigative, Top Stories
County’s Homelessness Plan Still Lacks Specifics
The Board of Supervisors received the 149-page plan, but money
for the project is still short and goals are vague, say
advocates.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
County Homeless Count Challenged
Homeless advocates say a county report that shows a significant
drop in the number of people living on the streets in Orange County
does not reflect reality.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Moveable Clinics Seek Out Homeless in Orange County
At least 500,000 county residents are believed to lack health
insurance. Clinics like those staffed by Kaiser doctors and
volunteers help fill the need.
