<span>Pathfinders </span><br>A North Park motel has been converted into residential apartments for 17 graduates of Pathfinders of San Diego’s “Shelter Plus Care” recovery program for homeless men. The development project is a joint partnership with the San Diego Housing Commission and the San Diego Redevelopment Agency.

<span>Veterans Village</span><br>Veterans Village of San Diego is a transitional housing facility for homeless veterans. The San Diego Housing Commission provided funding for this project.

Housing Innovations

Homelessness and its impacts on our community is an issue that the Housing Commission cares deeply about and has made a priority in the last several years. The Housing Commission plays a significant role in supporting local efforts that work toward ending homelessness.

In 2011, the Housing Commission contributed close to $13 million toward reducing homelessness and its impacts on the City of San Diego.

Specifically, these programs assist non-profit agencies that provide housing and services for veterans, families and individuals facing homelessness who are dealing with disabilities, health challenges, domestic violence and economic instability.

In addition, as a Moving to Work Agency, the Housing Commission has been able to use the Sponsor-Based Housing Program to house and provide supportive services for the chronically homeless. Implemented as a pilot program, this unique approach combines supportive services with a housing first model -- meaning greater success in stabilizing the life of a homeless person is achieved when they live in homes of their own.