Californians over the age of 50 are becoming homeless since they cannot keep up with the bills to maintain them.
Urban housing areas in California (Photo: Forbes)
Homelessness In California
A report published by the University of California last Tuesday stated that single Californians over the age of 50 are starting to lose their homes due to low income. Around 171,000 homeless individuals reside in California, which takes up 30% of the homeless population of the country.
A study conducted by the Benoiff Homelessness and Housing Initiative states that Californians become homeless simply because they can no longer afford to live in a house and pay for it, as stated by Dr. Margot Kushel of the study. Janis Wilds, a volunteer from Housing for the Homeless, stated that seniors are indeed the largest homeless group in San Diego. Most of them are mostly disabled and because of their state, they mostly stay in the Downtown district since they are near the services they need, regardless if they can afford to avail them.
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Mayor of LA to Address Homelessness
Karen Bass, the current mayor of Los Angeles, promised to end homelessness in the city by 2026. Bass said in an interview with Jake Tapper that her goal is to end street homelessness, though there would still be people in shelters, at least to prevent people from dying out on the streets.
Bass’ plan involves clearing Skid Row, a part of Downtown LA, of homeless people who are living on the streets and are prone to drug use. Recently, the Department of Health of Los Angeles County has received $60 million, which will be used to execute Bass’ plan in Skid Row. Officials stated that neighboring motels and hotels will be utilized as the program’s interim housing.
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