The expansion brings the number of Urban Street Angels shelter beds to 70
A $503,000 refurbishing project funded by the city and county of San Diego has created 20 additional shelter beds for youth and could end homelessness for about 60 young people each year, the head of the nonprofit running the program said Monday.
Father Joe’s had used the building to operate the Toussaint Academy, which provided homes for teenagers and young adults beforeThe 50 upstairs beds are in individual rooms while the new first-floor shelter is more like a dorm, with each of the 20 single beds separated by a small wooden wardrobe. Signs above heads of some beds have inspirational slogans such as “You Matter” and “If You Believe in Yourself, Anything is Possible.
Clients also receive meals, clothing, mental health help, job training and other services, with an average stay of 60 to 90 days, he said. The program has ended homelessness for 300 youths each year, and now will help 60 more, Lovett added. The San Diego Housing Commission will pay for supportive services for youth at the shelter, including case management, housing and job placement, occupational therapy and linkage to health care.
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