A homeless encampment next to a creek in San Rafael can remain for another year with the city's approval and millions in state funds.
A homeless encampment next to a creek in San Rafael can remain for another year with the city's approval and millions in state funds.The state has awarded $6 million in grants to support residents living alongside Mahon Creek. The funding will provide improved tents, showers, water services, toilets, trash collection, case management, security guards, and fencing.Mark Shotwell, director of the Ritter Center community health organization, believes the program could set a precedent nationally.
How to come; how to go; when we can; when we can't; who can come visit us," said Tennessee.Meanwhile, other residents welcome the security measures."I've been robbed. My stuff has been stolen once and I would look at it as a benefit and a deterrent," said Bruce Gaylord, who worked in defense and corporate computer hardware before illness led to his homelessness.
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