Earlier this month, 30 homeless people were removed from an encampment in Santa Fe Springs.
The effort was led by L.A. County’s Pathway Home program and was implemented on Dec. 19 in collaboration with local agencies and the County Sheriff’s Department.
The operation focused on an encampment of 30 people along the San Gabriel River and Highway 605, where people were living in makeshift buildings and tents.
On December 19, 2024, 30 homeless people were removed from an encampment in Santa Fe Springs as part of LA County’s Operation Pathway Home. (Pathway Home) Operation Pathway Home on December 19, 2024, when 30 homeless people were removed from an encampment in Santa Fe Springs as part of L.A. County’s Operation Pathway Home. (Pathway Home) 30 homeless people moved from camp in Santa Fe Springs as part of Los Angeles County’s Operation Pathway Home on December 19, 2024. (Pathway Home)
Homeless residents were moved to local motels for temporary housing as authorities worked to clear debris and dilapidated structures from the encampment.
“Pathway Home’s goal is to address homelessness in each community by quickly and efficiently housing, prioritizing, and getting people experiencing homelessness the services they need. “We can eliminate large-scale encampments like this,” said Ivan Sulic, Los Angeles County deputy director of homelessness prevention and outreach. It is a win-win for the quality of life in the community and for people experiencing homelessness. ”
Multiple institutions supported the operation, including:
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department City of Santa Fe Springs Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
“We know that a camp is a community, and people are more likely to accept help and housing if they know the entire camp is working together to accept help,” said L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn. said. “Thanks to the hard work of our outreach workers, first responders, and public works employees, these 30 individuals were able to stay safely indoors over the holidays and are on the path to long-term housing. Masu.”
“This innovative encampment resolution program aims not just to provide shelter, but to restore dignity, hope and opportunity,” said Santa Fe Springs Mayor Bill Rounds.
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