Mayor Johnson put together a task force to study the idea of a Safe Ground called Stepping Stones. The task force has finished the study and put together a series of recommendations that has been approved in concept by the policy board.

Here's the vision:

• To create a safe and sustainable community that serves as a "Stepping Stone" to permanent housing
• Stepping Stone has four key components:
  • Housing is transitional only
  • Safe and secure
  • Empowering environment
  • Professional outreach and triage support
• Stepping Stone serves as one element of an integrated strategy to end homelessness
• In three years, we want Stepping Stone to be a best practice example and will be admired for a successful track record, innovative programming, and aesthetic appeal.=

You can download the full summary here.