homeless shelter

State puts up more than $820 million in new funding to fight homelessness: Tri-Counties gets chunk

Lance Orozco

More than $16.5 million going to programs in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties.

The Harvard Shelter in Santa Paula houses 49 homeless people from the Santa Paula Fillmore, and Piru areas.

Financially struggling homeless shelter in Ventura County gets boost thanks to KCLU listeners

Lance Orozco

After story airs, Harvard Shelter in Santa Paula gets surge in donations, plus commitment by government agencies to help. But, more money is still needed.

Santa Paula's Harvard Shelter serves 49 people. It's always at capacity, as it serves homeless from Santa Paula, Fillmore, and Piru.

Local News

Ventura County homeless shelter which has helped hundreds now needs help itself to prevent closure

Lance Orozco

The Harvard Shelter in Santa Paula is facing a serious budget shortfall. The non-profit, grass roots organization serves Santa Paula, Fillmore and Piru.

Santa Barbara County Supervisors are set to consider a modular housing project which could help get 33 homeless people off the streets at a time.

Plan for new modular facility to help homeless on South Coast up for key approval

Lance Orozco

Proposal calls for downtown Santa Barbara facility which would get 33 people off streets, and move them towards more permanent housing.

COVID-19

Santa Barbara County Issues New COVID-19 Related Guidelines For Homeless Shelters

Lance Orozco

The latest Santa Barbara County Public Health order is an effort to prevent cororonavirus outbreaks at homeless shelters.The new order taking effect…

Local News

High School Gym Pressed Into Service On Central Coast As Homeless Shelter During Coronavirus Crisis

Lance Orozco

A high school gym on the Central Coast is being pressed into use as an emergency shelter for the homeless. With existing facilities in the Santa Maria…