<span>SDHC, Partners Unveil Donation Stations</span><br>Red, meter-like stations downtown raise money for “move-in” home kits for formerly homeless individuals. SDHC federal vouchers make the housing possible. Watch Video 02.14.13.

<span>Shelter Operations Expand in Cold Weather</span><br>An average of 151 individuals per night at four emergency shelters that opened January 11-14 to protect homeless San Diegans from near-freezing temperatures. SDHC provided funding for the additional beds. Watch Video. 1.15.13

<span>Project 25 – First Year Success Stories</span><br>SDHC provided 25 federal housing vouchers to move chronically homeless individuals into long-term housing. The public/private partnership headed by United Way of San Diego County has had a dramatic impact. Watch Video. 04.10.12

<span>Pathfinders </span><br>A North Park motel has been converted into residential apartments for 17 graduates of Pathfinders of San Diego’s “Shelter Plus Care” recovery program for homeless men. The development project is a joint partnership with the San Diego Housing Commission and the San Diego Redevelopment Agency.

<span>Veterans Village</span><br>Veterans Village of San Diego is a transitional housing facility for homeless veterans. The San Diego Housing Commission provided funding for this project.

Homeless Solutions

Homelessness and its impacts on our community is an issue that the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) cares deeply about and has made a priority in the last several years. SDHC plays a significant role in supporting local efforts that work toward ending homelessness.

In 2011, SDHC contributed close to $13 million toward reducing homelessness and its impacts on the City of San Diego.

Specifically, these programs assist non-profit agencies that provide housing and services for veterans, families and individuals facing homelessness who are dealing with disabilities, health challenges, domestic violence and economic instability.

In addition, as a Moving to Work Agency, SDHC has been able to use the Sponsor-Based Housing Program to house and provide supportive services for the chronically homeless. Implemented as a pilot program, this unique approach combines supportive services with a housing first model -- meaning greater success in stabilizing the life of a homeless person is achieved when they live in homes of their own.