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RTFH's mission is to reduce and end homelessness in San Diego, ensuring that if this situation does happen for anyone, it remains a rare, brief and non-recurring instance; not an outcome. RTFH administers many of the core federal requirements from HUD.
NEWS >> New local data from RTFH shows 58 veterans fell into homelessness for the first time in June and 123 veterans experiencing homelessness exited the system for housing.

rtfhsd.org/reports-data/
July 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
NEWS >> New local data from RTFH shows 1,037 people fell into homelessness for the first time in June and 1,240 people exited the system for housing.

“The strategies and tactics our community and elected leaders have prioritized and targeted are working,” RTFH CEO Tamera Kohler said.
July 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
NEWS >> New local data from RTFH shows 1,037 people fell into homelessness for the first time in June and 1,240 people exited the system for housing. Also in June, 58 veterans became homeless for first time compared to 123 who left the system for housing. rtfhsd.org/reports-data/
July 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
“We are intentional about making housing a core part of the approach — not simply clearing encampments,” Tamera Kohler, RTFH CEO, said. “When services and housing are offered with consistency, compassion, and credibility, people accept them.”

www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/07/06/a...
A North County encampment shrinks as officials offer more than just shelter
The Housing First approach to homelessness isn’t always followed correctly. A California program is trying to change that.
www.sandiegouniontribune.com
July 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
RTFH CEO Tamera Kohler spoke at a news conference this week hosted by Congressman Scott Peters to urge Congress to protect funding for homeless veterans.

scottpeters.house.gov/2025/5/repre...
May 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Click on the link below from @abc10news.bsky.social to hear our CEO Tamera Kohler discuss why homelessness is down across our region. www.10news.com/news/local-n...
Overall homelessness in San Diego County down slightly, new data shows
Homelessness across San Diego County declined over the past year, according to new data released Tuesday by the Regional Task Force on Homelessness.
www.10news.com
May 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
SAN DIEGO (May 20, 2025)—-Significant reductions in family homelessness and veteran homelessness led to an overall reduction of 7% in regionwide homelessness when compared to last year, according to data from the 2025 Point-in-Time Count (PIT) RTFH released today. www.rtfhsd.org/2025-point-i...
2025 Point-in-Time Count Shows 7% Drop in Regionwide Homelessness – Regional Task Force on Homelessness San Diego
www.rtfhsd.org
May 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
NEWS >> New regional data from RTFH shows 1,083 people fell into homelessness for the first time in April, and 966 people exited the system and for housing. Similar monthly data for April also is now available for Veterans.

Learn more under our Monthly Data tab: www.rtfhsd.org/reports-data/
May 15, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Meet Denise. She and her husband recently moved off the streets and into a home. It wasn’t easy, she says, but we see stories like this everyday. Stories of hope, courage, strength and compassion. 💪🏼❤️ Please help spread the word by sharing this video. Thank you! www.instagram.com/p/DJSFdzhSzv2/
May 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
NEWS >> New regional data from RTFH shows 994 people fell into homelessness for the first time in March compared to 991 people who exited the system and were housed.

Similar monthly reports tracking veteran homelessness also are now available.

MORE: rtfhsd.org/reports-data/
April 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM