Traditionally, chronically homeless people have had to overcome addiction and mental health problems before being eligible for housing programs. But some advocates are now saying that “housing first” is a better route.
Tag: Santa Ana Civic Center
Posted inGovernment, Housing & Homelessness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Supervisors Lambast County Staff for Lack of Outreach at Civic Center
Sharp words from the dais follow an opinion column in Voice of OC that condemned supervisors for doing little to alleviate suffering among the homeless population.
Posted inGovernment, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Confederate Flag Controversy Prompts Plan to Replace State Flags at OC Civic Center
The move stems from last month’s mass shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. Final approval is expected Thursday.
Posted inCountywide, Housing & Homelessness, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Effects of Prison Reform Initiatives Felt at Santa Ana Civic Center
Homeless advocates and police say an influx of prison inmates released under Prop. 47 and Realignment are exacerbating issues among the homeless population at the county’s Civic Center.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, News Briefs, Top Stories, Transportation
Supervisors to Discuss Privatizing Year-Round Homeless Shelter Mar. 24
A menu of development and funding options for the proposed shelter will come before County Supervisors at their weekly public meeting Tuesday.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Civic Center Homeless at Odds With City Over Proposed Storage Center
A planned storage and check-in center is seen by many as a rare example of progress in helping homeless people who gather at the county Civic Center. But some who would be served say they’re suspicious of the city’s motives.
Posted inCountywide, Housing & Homelessness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Families at Odds With Homeless Over Access to Library
Santa Ana opens new entrance to its downtown library for parents fearful of homeless people who congregate at the library. Homeless people and their advocates feel they are being discriminated against.
Posted inCountywide, Housing & Homelessness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Homeless People at Civic Center Organize City Hall Lobby
People who have been spending cold nights outside at Orange County’s government seat have organized a lobby to ask for better conditions.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
UC Irvine Conference Focuses on Criminalization of Homelessness
Experts discuss how allowing police to arrest homeless people for conducting the activities of daily living is essentially criminalizing poverty.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Wyland Comes to County of Orange Green Fair to Talk Conservation
The famous artist and environmentalist was among the estimated 3,000 people who attended the gathering in Santa Ana.
