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Homeless One Year, No Bridge to Housing for James in Colusa County
We first wrote about James in July, when he had already been homeless for nine months. Today, more than a year into homelessness in Colusa County, he remains unhoused .
Homeless Advocacy
3 min read
James Story: Life in the Shadows–9 Months Homeless in Colusa
James made his way here from Yuba City in search of a community with less crime and has remained unhoused for nine long months in Colusa County.
Homeless Advocacy
3 min read
Jason's Journey from Homeless Addict to Recovery Advocate
Methamphetamine had been a cruel thief, pilfering everything Jason held dear: his apartment, his steady job, close ties with his family and the love of his girlfriend . . .
Colusa County Recovery
2 min read
Meet Mabel: She's Homeless, Lives with Her Dad in a Tent, and Got Hurt Protecting Him
Hi, I’m Mabel. I’m a 4-year-old Hound mix, and I live with my dad in a tent near a river in California. Life isn’t easy for us, but we stick together.
Homeless Advocacy
3 min read
Nowhere to Hide: Colusa Homeless Encampment Sweeps Continue
Local authorities are continuing to clear small homeless encampments in the City of Colusa, sources say. Unhoused residents report seeing large scale drones in the sky, as they attempt to relocate.
Homeless Advocacy
2 min read
No Showers: Former Homeless Residents Expose Colusa's "Dirty Little Secret"
Imagine navigating daily life without the fundamental ability to clean oneself. This is the cruel and inhumane treatment Colusa County's homeless residents are forced to endure.
Homeless Advocacy
5 min read
Safety Net Shredded: Vulnerable Homeless Woman Denied Aid in Colusa County
Almi was denied homeless housing assistance in Colusa County, marking her the eleventh documented case CCR has identified.
Homeless Advocacy
3 min read
Critical Service Gaps for Homeless Men in Colusa County: Too Many Denied Shelter
Vic's Story: For many men facing homelessness in Colusa County, the path to help is tragically blocked, sometimes leading to profoundly dire consequences.
Homeless Advocacy
3 min read
My Conversation with Five Unhoused Residents Living Rough in Colusa
In the heart of Colusa County, a disturbing narrative unfolds among its unhoused residents. Far from feeling supported by the intended systems, some feel passed over.
Homeless Advocacy
5 min read
Health and Human Services Helps Vulnerable Couple Avoid Homelessness
This was definitely an Obi-Wan Kenobi moment! We applaud HHS's swift action, it demonstrates a local commitment to compassionate, effective solutions.
Local News
2 min read
The Pit-Falls of 'Language Policing' in Support Settings
As a community peer-based organization supporting at-risk populations for nearly five years, we've learned a fundamental truth: the demands of language policing often do more harm than good.
CCR
2 min read
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