Ontario Provides Homeless With Continuum of Services

摘要

The Great Recession that began in 2007 dealt a severe economic blow to San Bernardino County. Unemployment and foreclosure rates skyrocketed and were among the highest in the nation. The City of Ontario (pop. 166,134), located in western San Bernardino County, was not immune to these harsh economic conditions. A group of homeless people established an encampment area in an industrial area of Ontario in November 2007. The camp expanded to include more than 400 chronically homeless individuals from as far away as Florida. The homeless group had a great need for various services, including basic human necessities, security, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and mental health services.