San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria will announce new initiatives Monday to expand shelter options and help individuals experiencing homelessness connect to long term housing.
The number of beds in the shelter system will increase with beds from the Veterans Village of San Diego campus and other locations. Details of a new homelessness diversion initiative will also be provided.
Mayor Gloria will be joined by Council President Sean Elo-Rivera, Councilmember Stephen Whitburn, San Diego Housing Commission Senior Vice President of Homelessness Housing Innovations Casey Snell and service providers.
The announcement will take place at 9 a.m. at the Veterans Village of San Diego campus.