Melinda Forstey, Author at Times of San Diego

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Opinion: Serving Seniors turns homeless count into dignity for older adults

by Melinda Forstey March 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

The annual Point in Time Count of San Diego’s homeless became an opportunity to immediately connect those counted to desperately needed services.

A homeless tent near the freeway. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)

Opinion: Amid funding cuts, San Diegans rallied to solve older-adult homelessness

by Melinda Forstey Jan. 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

Meals for elederly

Opinion: Do all the good you can on this Giving Tuesday

by Melinda Forstey Nov. 23, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

Homeless tent

Opinion: Loss of federal housing funds could leave many older adults homeless

by Melinda Forstey Oct. 26, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

A downtown senior center

Opinion: National Senior Center Month highlights the power of community

by Melinda Forstey Sept. 29, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

Social Security headquarters

Opinion: Social Security is a promise worth keeping after 90 years

by Melinda Forstey Aug. 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

Meals for elederly

Opinion: The threatened Older Americans Act is vital for San Diego seniors

by Melinda Forstey July 18, 2025, 10:31 a.m.July 19, 2025, 7:33 a.m.

A homeless tent near the freeway. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)

Opinion: Growing senior homelessness requires urgent, compassionate action

by Melinda Forstey June 22, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

New Clairemont senior residence

Opinion: New Senior Home in Clairemont Is an Important Step in Our Fight Against Homelessness

by Melinda Forstey Feb. 14, 2025, 10:00 p.m.Feb. 15, 2025, 7:11 a.m.

People handling large blue tarps on a sidewalk with carts and cardboard.

Opinion: Latest Homeless Count Shows Need for Rent Subsidies to Help Struggling Seniors

by Melinda Forstey June 19, 2024, 10:05 p.m.June 20, 2024, 6:38 a.m.