Percent of that 72 were white, and 20 percent, or 26 percent identified as lgbtq. But, what we found astonishing in this particular count was that 71 reported that they were unemployed. 57 percent received some type of a jail, government assistance, and 25 percent reported a history of foster care. And as devon mentioned earlier, 25 percent has not completed high school or gotten a ged. And so homelessness crosses all barriers. 18 percent were on probation, or on parole and 16 percent indicate living in San Francisco at the time that they became homeless. So i notice that some Behavior Health issues here but margo from dph will go into a little bit more information about that. But 27 percent experience chronic depression, 23 percent experience a Substance Abuse disorder and 22 percent experience mental illness. So, last year, lobbied for additional funds for what we called the lgbtq 2, youth, out reach contract. And it was in collaboration with mary housed Homeless Youth alliance and i
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A vigil put on by Vallejo Together was held at the steps of Vallejo City Hall to remember and reflect on unsheltered citizens that were lost in the last year.
The Salvation Army of Bell County spent its Valentine’s Day promoting Love Beyond — a campaign that was established in 2022 to encourage others to show love to their neighbors.