Regional Task Force on Homelessness
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NEWS >> New local data from RTFH shows 1,037 people fell into homelessness for the first time in June and 1,240 people exited the system for housing. “The strategies and tactics our community and elected leaders have prioritized and targeted are working,” RTFH CEO Tamera Kohler…
NEWS >> New local data from RTFH shows 1,037 people fell into homelessness for the first time in June and 1,240 people exited the system for housing. Also in June, 58 veterans became homeless for first time compared to 123 who left the system for housing. rtfhsd.org/reports-data/
“We are intentional about making housing a core part of the approach — not simply clearing encampments,” Tamera Kohler, CEO of the Regional Task Force on Homelessness, said in a statement. “When services and housing are offered with consistency, compassion, and credibility,…
We’re turning hotels into homes—and changing lives in the process. Presidio Palms in #MissionValley will soon be home to 161 San Diegans exiting homelessness, thanks to partnership between the State, City, County, @theSDHC, and @RTFHSD. #Forward #ForAllofUs
A North County encampment shrinks as officials offer more than just shelter - CoC's lead with proven practices and partnerships - here is one. sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/07/06/a-n… @naehomelessness @CityofOceanside @carlsbadcagov
Conventional housing wisdom dictates that if you can’t afford Los Angeles or New York City, try Austin or Atlanta. But rising housing costs in Sun Belt cities might be rewriting this narrative. @stephaniebye_ discusses with Rogé Karma: theatlantic.com/newsletters/ar…
NEWS >> New regional data from RTFH shows 1,076 people fell into homelessness for the first time in May, and 966 people exited the system and for housing. Similar monthly data for May also is now available for Veterans. Learn more under our Monthly Data tab:…
More Progress: a hotel is now 161 affordable apartments for our unsheltered friends and neighbors thanks to federal housing vouchers and state Homekey funds, and collaboration from @theSDHC, the City of San Diego, County and RTFH.
District Attorney Launches Regional ‘Shelter Ready’ App to Address Homelessness in Real Time
RTFH CEO Tamera Kohler spoke at a news conference this week hosted by Congressman Scott Peters to urge Congress to protect funding for homeless veterans. She stressed that federal investments in cities like San Diego are working and, she said, one of the best examples of that…
NEWS >> RTFH Hires Veteran Journalist Gary Warth “Too often the narratives surrounding homelessness are incorrect or incomplete. Bringing on Gary, a gifted, award-winning and trusted writer, will bring these stories to life,” RTFH CEO Tamera Kohler said.…
Unsheltered homeless families down 72% in latest count | by Gary Warth, RTFH rtfhsd.org/unsheltered-ho…
The PIT Count proves progress is possible — we can prevent and end homelessness. But the work isn’t done. Learn more at rtfhsd.org
“We are seeing a decrease across almost all of our communities,” Tamera Kohler, head of the Regional Task Force on Homelessness, said in an interview. “I’m also hearing from other communities across the state of California — they’re seeing similar decreases.”…
Click on the link below to watch video of our CEO Tamera Kohler discuss this year's drop in homelessness and what's driving the change. 10news.com/news/local-new… (via @10News)
SAN DIEGO (May 20, 2025)—-Significant reductions in family homelessness and veteran homelessness led to an overall reduction of 7 percent in regionwide homelessness this year when compared to last year, according to data from the 2025 Point-in-Time Count (PIT) RTFH released…
NEWS >> New regional data from RTFH shows 1,083 people fell into homelessness for the first time in April, and 966 people exited the system and for housing. Similar monthly data for April also is now available for Veterans. Learn more under our Monthly Data tab:…
“RTFH is intentional about making housing a core part of the approach—not simply clearing encampments or moving people along. When services and housing are offered with consistency, compassion, and credibility, people accept them.” -RTFH CEO Tamera Kohler cbs8.com/video/news/loc…
