Among the challenges in living in the streets is braving the winter storms and cold rainy nights. We See You, San Diego, in its mission to help San Diego’s homeless population, conducted a Cozy Drive. Last March 8, the organization received donations for keeping the homeless warm in cold weather. 

Cozy Items for Homeless

Tuesday this week was the coldest day in San Diego in 31 years. According to the Times of San Diego, it was one of the coldest days recorded for March in San Diego on Tuesday, the National Weather Service reported. 

The report stated that the low temperature of 42 was the lowest since March 16, 1991, also 42. This record was 31 years ago. It matched a low of 42 on March 3, 1971. 

Such conditions can be very tough times for the homeless.

On Good Morning San Diego, Laura Chez, Co-founder of We See You San Diego, talked with Jenny Milkowski and provided details about their Cozy Drive. 

According to the interview last March 7, the Cozy Drive happens on Tuesday, March 8. Coincidentally, that Tuesday was recorded as one of the coldest days in March in San Diego. 

The Cozy Drive aims to help keep the homeless warm with the lingering winter storms and cold, rainy nights. Through its co-founder, Laura, We See You, San Diego, asked for everyone’s help and generosity. 

They needed more donations and asked people who wanted to help drop off items at 5444 Napa Street, San Diego. As stated in the interview, donations are accepted from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

We See You, San Diego, Cozy Drive asked for donations such as: 

· gloves 

· blankets/sleeping bags

· warm hats

· rain jackets or ponchos

· men’s warm jackets and hoodies 

· men’s jeans and sweatpants 

Homelessness Challenge in San Diego  

According to KPBS, the recent focus on a homeless encampment in the Midway area of San Diego provided a clear picture of some of the challenges the region faces regarding homelessness.

As per the report, despite efforts to clean up encampments, the homeless population in San Diego County significantly increased above 8,000 individuals for some time. 

KPBS reported that in 2012 the sheltered and unsheltered population in San Diego County reached a peak of more than 9,600. Recently, the Regional Taskforce on the Homelessness, through the most recent Point in Time count data, found more than 7,600 San Diego residents were living in cars, in shelters, and on the street in January 2020.

The numbers from the count conducted on February 24, 2022, won’t be out until later this year. However, reporting indicates street homelessness is surging.

We See You, San Diego

“Serving Meals. Restoring Dignity. Offering Hope.”

We See You San Diego is a non–profit organization established by Kevin, Laura, and their three daughters. According to its website, the mission of We See You San Diego is to cultivate a peaceful, safe, loving environment where its homeless neighbors are treated as honored guests and served the very best it has to give. 

We See You, San Diego offers meals at Resolved Church San Diego – 5444 Napa Street.

 

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