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Office of Homeless Services details outreach, interim housing steps as Old Tent City closure nears
Summary
Office of Homeless Services staff told the council committee that 52–54 people from the Old Tent City encampment have been moved into interim housing; staff described outreach frequency, barriers to permanent housing and plans for RVs, pets and document retrieval but acknowledged some details were not yet finalized.
The Office of Homeless Services (OHS) told the Public Health & Safety Committee it has housed 52 to 54 people linked to the Old Tent City encampment and described outreach and interim housing strategies as the camp closure approaches.
Director Calvin said OHS began coordinated outreach about seven to eight months ago, maintained a by-name list, and provided multiple check-ins at different times of day before posting closure notices. She said staff encouraged residents to stay on-site while services were provided and that “we have already housed 52 to 54 individuals,” adding that the number cited had shifted slightly during the meeting.
Calvin described a housing pathway that pairs targeted outreach with interim housing options intended to lead to permanent placements. She told members the program operates transitional “roadway” sites where newly housed people receive intensive case…
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