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A homeless man sleeps below the entrance to the Ocean Beach Pier. Photo by Chris Stone
Posted inOpinion

Opinion: Despite High Numbers, There Is Hope for Preventing Senior Homelessness

by Paul Downey 1 day agoMay 21, 2022

As the 2022 Point-in-Time count shows, demographics are working against us. But there’s hope in the form of targeted subsidies to help seniors avoid homelessness.

An unsheltered woman sleeps on concrete wall overlooking Ocean Beach Pier and New Year's Day visitors taking selfies.
Posted inOpinion

Opinion: Getting Real About San Diego’s Cost of Living Will Help End Senior Homelessness

by Paul Downey April 24, 2022April 24, 2022
A homeless man sleeps below the entrance to the Ocean Beach Pier. Photo by Chris Stone
Posted inOpinion

Opinion: Starting with Meals, We Can Help At-Risk Seniors Avoid Homelessness

by Paul Downey March 18, 2022March 19, 2022
A man sleeps next to trash cans in downtown San Diego. Photo by Chris Stone
Posted inOpinion

Opinion: Annual Point-In-Time Count Is Critical to Learning Scope of San Diego’s Homeless Challenge

by Paul Downey February 22, 2022February 23, 2022
Serving meals to seniors
Posted inOpinion

Opinion: San Diego’s Vulnerable Older Adults Still Need Our Protection in 2022

by Paul Downey January 21, 2022January 22, 2022
Alpha Project winter shelter
Posted inOpinion

Opinion: Winter Shelters in San Diego Are Struggling to Help Older Adults

by Paul Downey December 17, 2021December 18, 2021
Giving Tuesday
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Opinion: Giving Tuesday Reveals the Surprising Generosity of Millennials

by Paul Downey November 17, 2021November 18, 2021
A senior receives food
Posted inOpinion

Opinion: San Diego Charities Depend on Year-End Giving, But Do Your Homework

by Paul Downey October 21, 2021October 22, 2021
A homeless person wears a top over her to walk along a downtown street.
Posted inOpinion

Opinion: Housing Subsidies Would Help End Senior Homelessness in San Diego

by Paul Downey September 25, 2021September 26, 2021
A vaccination in Oceanside
Posted inOpinion

Opinion: Booster Shots Offer Important COVID Protection for San Diego’s Vulnerable Older Adults

by Paul Downey August 20, 2021August 21, 2021
These women are women hundreds of people who attended a prayer vigil for Asian Americans and Pacific Ilanders. Photo by Chris Stone
Posted inOpinion

Opinion: Asian-American Seniors Need Allies to Help Fight Hate Crimes

by Paul Downey July 15, 2021July 16, 2021
PGA Tour Professional golf
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Opinion: Phil Mickelson Is Among the Athletes Changing Our Attitudes About Healthy Aging

by Paul Downey June 15, 2021June 16, 2021
Cody Martinez distributing food
Posted inOpinion

Opinion: Let’s Learn to Reject Ageism During Older Americans Month

by Paul Downey May 12, 2021May 13, 2021
Girls using Taco Bell wifi in Salinas
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Opinion: Digital Divide Magnified by COVID Threatens Disadvantaged Americans

by Paul Downey April 14, 2021April 15, 2021

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