City Council Approves Funding for Temporary Homeless Shelters
By Alexandra Mendoza
This week, the San Diego City Council approved funding for three structures that will provide temporary shelter for hundreds of local homeless individuals.
The approved $6.5 million will be used to operate three large tented structures, which are to be located in Barrio Logan, East Village, and on Sports Arena Boulevard, and will accommodate 700 homeless individuals and their families.
The first shelter will open its doors the first week of December, with the other two following soon after.
In addition to shelter, the units will provide food, medical services, security, showers and bathrooms, as well as job counseling and a path to permanent housing, Mayor Kevin Faulconer shared.