San Francisco Mayor’s New Homeless Policy Puts Relocation Before Shelter

Noting that 40 percent of the homeless are from out of town, London Breed aims to provide bus tickets or airfare to send them back to reconnect with family.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed speaks in front of City Hall on July 22, 2024. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times

San Francisco Mayor London Breed ordered city departments and staff in an executive directive issued on Aug. 1 to prioritize relocation services for homeless people before providing other support, including housing and shelter.

Known as the Journey Home program, the new efforts combine prior similar endeavors, including the Problem Solving and County Adult relocation assistance programs.