Let the vibes of summer emerge and get ready to mingle at this laid-back gathering that satisfies both your appetite and your mixability. Feed your body and soul with old friends and new acquaintances over a meal that is set to the spice of summer and a dance floor set to Muy Caliente by Bridges Band!
Feeding the hungry is a noble effort but for 5Cities Homeless Coalition, teaching others how to do it creates a cost-effective and consistent solution for the under-served populations.
Stephanie Chylik has been living in the coalition's Cabins for Change temporary housing in Grover Beach for the past 6 months allowing her to get back on her feet and not go hungry.
Author: Homeless Services Division Date: 1/21/2025 3:28 PM
Homelessness increased 3% in California in 2024, according to a CalMatters analysis of new federal data. That's much better than the 18% increase in the nation as a whole, but California still has by far the most unhoused people in the country.
Along the Central Coast, local counties report a mixed bag. In San Luis Obispo County, last year’s count showed a 19% decrease in the number of people experiencing homelessness compared to 2022. On the other hand, the unhoused population in Santa Barbara went up nearly 11% last year, according to County numbers.
The Coalition’s mission to help those who are homeless or facing homelessness incorporates three pillars: resources, support and hope. Each is key to improving the personal well-being of our clients as well as strengthening our broader community.
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