Homeless DevelopmentBy Judy Kong, Mckayla Beavers, Saba Kassa, Troy Daum, Peter Nguyen

Recap of the Problem

Homelessness in San Luis Obispo

1. Over 1,500 are homeless in the entire county2. 57% of the homeless are from the immediate

area3. Risk of homelessness is highest among single

mothers and families with children under 64. 9% are veterans5. 39% are mentally ill6. 22% are physically disabled7. 9% are minors

Prado Day Center

We came to Prado asking about the homeless situation and what could be done to help. They let us know that they do not have warm breakfast’s and that we can help with that. They also asked us to clean their sheds.

We fundraised $150 with a school organization by contacting Santa Cruz Taqueria, Boba Stop, and by selling succulents.

The ProcessAfter fundraising we went to Costco and prepared to make 75 burritos.

On veterans day we woke at 5:00am and made burritos and realized that we had bought too many supplies and ended up making 120 servings.

We arrived at the center at 8:00 and began to distribute.

The Process continued

It’s nice that you want to serve food to make yourself feel better

about helping.

Our Failures

1. Contact w/ Jill Bolster-White2. Defining our objectives for the

project3. Hope’s Village4. Accurate representation of

community in SLO

What we have learned

"We are just people. Not all homeless people are bad, the same way not all cops are good"- Jack Robinson, 20

Two Kinds of homeless people

Traveller

Long-term homeless

Stigma

Notable Trends

Mental IllnessStigmaDislike of

Prado

New Objectives

✘ Change perceptions around the community

✘ Intervene without imposing✘ Learn from the local people and

interact with them

Suggestions

❖ Build Relationships➢ One on one support

❖ Engage community➢ Direct awareness

❖ Early Intervention➢ Training Programs for High School

Counselors

What is Being Done? --- ◆ Lifeline phone services, mobile showers ◆ 40 Prado Day Center◆ Slo Mental Health Transitions

What Can You Do? --

❖ Approach❖ Educate yourself

❖ Practice empathy and generosity

Opportunities to Volunteer

Week of January 30 -- February 3Pit Consensus

2018 Point in Time Count Homeless Census

Transitions Mental-Health Association Intern and Volunteer

TMHA Volunteer Application

thanks!ANY QUESTIONS?