New sleep cabins in Pacific Beach will soon house six people working their way out of homelessness. This group is already part of a program where they work to clean public streets, which includes sidewalk sweeping, trash pickup, landscaping, graffiti removal and custodial work.
A case manager checks in weekly to support them in securing full-time employment and permanent housing. Dan Hickey previously graduated from the program. He now works at Costco and has his own apartment.
“There was little steps and goals all along the way,” Hickey said. “And it was guided by my caseworker, Megan. And, let me tell you, she was an amazing asset to have”…