CLUE Santa BarbaraCLergy & Laity United for Economic & Social Justice
CLUE Santa Barbara Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice
CLUE Santa Barbara Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice
February 23rd, 5:30-8:30 AM
The PIT Count is an essential element in our effort to end homelessness, as the data gathered from this census shows us so much more than how many people are homeless in Santa Barbara County – we also learn more about who is homeless and why. The PIT Count presents a great opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges our homeless citizens face, hear personal experiences from those experiencing homelessness, and demonstrate the compassion and generosity of our community!
Avoid Catastrophic staffing Crisis and COVID Transmission
Nearly one quarter of the 725 jail residents have tested positive during the outbreak that began last month. As of January 5th, there were 94 active resident cases and 32 active staff cases. Now mental health and health care staff report 45% vacancies and at times have been unable to provide COVID vaccines to anyone in custody, despite a backlog of requests from jail residents.
As people of faith from multiple traditions, it is our duty as stewards of this sacred Earth to protect the living systems we inhabit from destructive practices that disproportionately harm poor and minority communities.
CLUE Santa Barbara
