Fred Shack and Gary Jenkins of Urban Pathways joined “In Focus” to share the Housing First model.

Shack talked about the need for supportive housing and how the city budget will provide more units for the unhoused population.

Jenkins emphasized the challenges to get stability, which begins with a roof over the head.

Shack touted the work Urban Pathways has achieved in the last 50 years and how homelessness has changed over time.

Jenkins discussed the Total Wellness program and how residents need to be taught how to take care of themselves as well as check in with mental health.

Shack commented on the city’s housing availability and affordability problem and the work the city is doing to improve its situation.

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