Through the first decades of the 21st century, chronic homelessness found its foothold on the West Coast of the United States. The health and housing crises of the 80’s and 90’s had left their mark on society, and left thousands wandering the streets of California—wondering where they would spend the night.
Nearly 30 percent of everyone experiencing homelessness in the U.S. is in California, and San Diego County, our home base, has the fourth largest homeless population in the entire country.
Through our understanding of the current top-down policies that don’t work, Solutions for Change gets down to the roots of each individual’s struggle that results in homelessness. We’ve learned that solving this crisis is not as simple as giving someone housing. We must help them with the personal, economic, and employment skill development to heal as an individual, retain employment, support their families, and secure housing. We must help those experiencing homelessness gain the skills, resources and health necessary to rise above their circumstances. No one can solve homelessness in America overnight, but we will lead the charge for innovative and permanent solutions.
