Commentary: Sobriety is not up for negotiation at Solutions for Change
Recent commentary in The Coast News, “Solutions abandons commitment to sobriety at its own risk,” has drawn a sweeping — and deeply inaccurate — conclusion...
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Opinion: Solutions abandons commitment to sobriety at its own risk
The article, “Solutions for Change appoints new interim CEO in leadership shift,” about homeless services nonprofit Solutions for Change in the Dec. 16 issue of...
Carlsbad clears path for Chestnut Apartments ownership, repairs
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad City Council has allocated federal block grant funds for urgent repairs to the Chestnut Apartments, a 16-unit affordable housing complex, as...
Commentary: A real solution to homelessness is finally back on the table
For years, federal homelessness policy has been stuck in failure. The so-called “Housing First” strategy — mandating government-funded housing with no requirements for sobriety, work,...
Five households still fighting evictions from Green Oak Ranch RV park
VISTA — Tenants of an RV park at Green Oak Ranch in Vista received a new round of eviction notices last month following allegations that...
Green Oak RV park tenants stunned by sudden eviction
VISTA — When residents of the Green Oak Ranch RV Park in Vista describe the park, they have called it a “blessing” — a safe...
Op-Ed: Real homelessness solutions needed beyond Housing First
In 2016, California passed legislation mandating Housing First as the only state-approved funding model for homeless services. Housing First has several key features, the most...
Solutions for Change inks deal to buy Green Oak Ranch parcel
VISTA — The real estate trust that owns Green Oak Ranch in Vista has entered into a purchase agreement with homelessness nonprofit Solutions for Change...
Solutions for Change proposes Vista partnership for Green Oak Ranch
VISTA — Homelessness nonprofit Solutions for Change has proposed a partnership with the City of Vista regarding joint use of the Green Oak Ranch property...
Carlsbad takes control of Chestnut Avenue apartment complex
CARLSBAD — Solutions for Change has forfeited ownership of 16 low-income apartment units to the city after changes to state funding rules made the nonprofit’s...
County, nonprofit have differing visions for Green Oak Ranch
VISTA — The County of San Diego is facing some competition in its bid for the Green Oak Ranch property in Vista, as North County...
Foundation grants over $273,000 to kindergarten-ready orgs
REGION — The San Diego Women’s Foundation granted $273,090 in funding to seven nonprofit organizations addressing disparities in early childhood education, particularly in promoting kindergarten-ready students....
FutureStitch knitwear manufacturer recruits justice-impacted employees
OCEANSIDE — Global knitwear producer FutureStitch is expanding its Oceanside manufacturing facility and seeking more community partnerships to help recruit and hire justice-impacted individuals seeking...
Homeless in North County: Jake’s story
OCEANSIDE — Deborah said she’ll never forget how she used to drive by an intersection at Vista and Jefferson in Oceanside and see the same...