Homelessness
Stay informed about homelessness initiatives and solutions through our dedicated coverage of this critical community issue. From policy developments and outreach programs to housing solutions and support services, we provide balanced reporting on efforts addressing homelessness in Santa Monica. Our coverage includes updates on city programs, nonprofit initiatives, housing projects, and community responses aimed at supporting unhoused residents. Follow developments in local services, shelter programs, housing initiatives, and policy measures through our comprehensive reporting. Whether tracking specific programs or following broader solutions, trust Santa Monica Daily Press for thoughtful coverage of this important community concern.
Connecting the dots between the street and support
It’s well-known among Santa Monica politicians and community members that homelessness remains a major problem in the city. Local leaders...
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An opportunity for outreach
When it rains, more homeless people seek cover at Santa Monica shelters. But that doesn’t necessarily mean there’s space for...
Read more2017 Homeless Count
By Kate Cagle City leaders will be carefully watching the numbers from 2017’s upcoming homeless count to see how the...
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How Santa Monica residents are supporting Downtown Women’s Center
Every month Melissa Ward, the leader of a monthly nutrition group at the Downtown Women's Center, takes bags of toiletries...
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Santa Monica nonprofit secures pledge to help homeless
On any given night this year, it’s estimated that more than half a million people in the country are sleeping...
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OPCC’s Turning Point shelter gets $1-million upgrade
Call it a turning point for Turning Point. For nearly two decades, OPCC’s interim housing facility on 16th Street in...
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Candy company, arts center partner to support OPCC
Apparently, once you p.o.p., you can't stop looking for ways to make a difference. A local candy company is partnering...
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Bus(t) stops here
By Michael Feinstein. Inside/Outside. May. 20, 2015 The date was August 17, 1999. On the City Council agenda was Review...
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Soul musician helps homeless through charity
Originally from Tennessee, Jef Joslin had often fantasized about moving to California. But as he's enjoyed the sun, the beach...
Read moreFewer homeless sticking around Santa Monica
"Is there a soup kitchen around here?" asked Ty, a homeless man on Fifth Street, who said he'd just gotten...
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