
One department, one mission: End homelessness in S.F.
One department, one mission: End homelessness in S.F.
By Ed Lee, 12/9/15
San Francisco has struggled for decades to end homelessness. Our collective efforts, from social service providers to faith-based partners to city agencies, have made a difference. We know that because of our efforts over the past decade, 20,000 formerly homeless people now live indoors, independently, and with the social and emotional support they need, whether here or back in their hometowns. But despite this, we haven’t eliminated homelessness.