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Opinion: Reflections on 30 years of helping San Diego’s most vulnerable seniors

by Paul Downey May 14, 2025, 10:00 a.m.

Serving, advocating and speaking for seniors living in poverty as CEO of Serving Seniors has been a humbling and meaningful experience.

Yoga class

Opinion: Ageism Affects Every San Diegan Concerned About Homelessness

by Paul Downey Sept. 20, 2023, 10:05 p.m.Sept. 21, 2023, 6:38 a.m.

A homeless man sleeps in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego

Opinion: Prevention Is Most Effective Way to Solve San Diego Homelessness

by Paul Downey Feb. 21, 2023, 10:05 p.m.Feb. 22, 2023, 7:25 a.m.

Active seniors

Opinion: Americans May Value Diversity and Inclusion, But Ageism Still Thrives

by Paul Downey July 24, 2022, 10:05 p.m.July 25, 2022, 7:26 a.m.

Cunya Wu

Opinion: At 102, a San Diegan Proves the Value of Curiosity, Activity and Gratitude

by Paul Downey June 21, 2022, 10:05 p.m.June 22, 2022, 6:49 a.m.

A person covered with a blue and white quilt lies on a red blanket on the sidewalk. A seagull stands nearby next to a concrete pillar, with vegetation in the background.

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

by Paul Downey May 20, 2022, 10:05 p.m.May 21, 2022, 6:36 a.m.

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

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

by Paul Downey April 24, 2022, 10:10 p.m.April 24, 2022, 11:02 p.m.

A person covered with a blue and white quilt lies on a red blanket on the sidewalk. A seagull stands nearby next to a concrete pillar, with vegetation in the background.

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

by Paul Downey March 18, 2022, 10:05 p.m.March 19, 2022, 7:29 a.m.

A man sleeps next to trash cans in downtown San Diego. Photo by Chris Stone

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

by Paul Downey Feb. 22, 2022, 10:05 p.m.Feb. 23, 2022, 6:48 a.m.

Serving meals to seniors

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

by Paul Downey Jan. 21, 2022, 10:05 p.m.Jan. 22, 2022, 6:59 a.m.

Alpha Project winter shelter

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

by Paul Downey Dec. 17, 2021, 10:05 p.m.Dec. 18, 2021, 4:48 a.m.

Giving Tuesday

Opinion: Giving Tuesday Reveals the Surprising Generosity of Millennials

by Paul Downey Nov. 17, 2021, 10:05 p.m.Nov. 18, 2021, 4:08 a.m.

A senior receives food

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

by Paul Downey Oct. 21, 2021, 10:05 p.m.Oct. 22, 2021, 6:38 a.m.

A homeless person wears a top over her to walk along a downtown street.

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

by Paul Downey Sept. 25, 2021, 10:05 p.m.Sept. 26, 2021, 6:52 a.m.