City, Homeless Group Agree To Terms - Sacramento News Story - KCRA Sacramento:
"SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announced Monday that homeless advocates and the city have come to an agreement on winter shelters."
Members of Safe Ground have been fighting for Sacramento's homeless to find a safe place to sleep at night.
Last week, Johnson's office announced a plan to provide more beds in local shelters for the winter.
Per a request from Safe Ground, Johnson said a couple places would be identified in Sacramento where people can use motel vouchers.
"In addition to creating more beds in local shelters for the winter months, the county is freeing up existing beds by helping families and individuals leave the shelter and move to a permanent home or to transitional housing," Johnson's office said in a news release.
The city will also launch its "Sacramento Steps Forward Campaign" initiative Thursday, which is described by Johnson's office as a "call to action" for the community to help the homeless.
"Today is really a win-win for all of us," Johnson said.
"SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson announced Monday that homeless advocates and the city have come to an agreement on winter shelters."
Members of Safe Ground have been fighting for Sacramento's homeless to find a safe place to sleep at night.
Last week, Johnson's office announced a plan to provide more beds in local shelters for the winter.
Per a request from Safe Ground, Johnson said a couple places would be identified in Sacramento where people can use motel vouchers.
"In addition to creating more beds in local shelters for the winter months, the county is freeing up existing beds by helping families and individuals leave the shelter and move to a permanent home or to transitional housing," Johnson's office said in a news release.
The city will also launch its "Sacramento Steps Forward Campaign" initiative Thursday, which is described by Johnson's office as a "call to action" for the community to help the homeless.
"Today is really a win-win for all of us," Johnson said.