NEWS: How Large is the Homeless Population in San Mateo County?
San Mateo County, California sent this bulletin at 01/25/2024 04:12 PM PST
Jan. 25, 2024
For Immediate Release
How Large is the Homeless Population in San Mateo County?
Using flashlights and local knowledge, social workers, volunteers and local officials search streets, parks and beyond
Redwood City – With a shopping bag slung over an armrest and a hoodie shielding her face, the woman might be mistaken for a dozing traveler, one among the thousands passing through San Francisco International Airport.
But Francisco Valencia took in the scene: worn bag, clothing a bit unkempt, no sign of a carry-on or other luggage. He opened an app on his phone and added the woman to the tally of individuals who were experiencing homelessness on this Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024.
Valencia is one of about 330 social workers, volunteers and local officials who fanned out before dawn to count the number of unsheltered individuals in tents, vehicles, makeshift shelters, parks and elsewhere in San Mateo County.
