Jackson is Saved! Efrain and his canine friend Jackson came to 40 Prado together. It was clear from the start that they are constant companions. Jackson even accompanies Efrain to the construction site where he works. Recently, Efrain became worried when Jackson stopped eating and began showing other signs of illness. They went to an emergency …
Steve is Home! In the month of September 2020, five single people and one family of seven were housed through the 40 Prado Case Management programs! One of the single people housed was 70 year-old Steve, who had been living at the 40 Prado shelter for over a year. Steve was struggling to manage …
County and City of San Luis Obispo Reinstate Safe Parking Program The County of San Luis Obispo and the City of San Luis Obispo, in partnership with CAPSLO, has expanded the 40 Prado safe parking program. The program provides homeless individuals seeking services leading to permanent housing with a safe place to park their vehicle …
In the month of May 10 people were housed through the 40 Prado case management programs! An example of one of the individuals that was housed is the story of John who had been living at the 40 Prado shelter for almost 2 years. John came to Prado with many challenges related to his physical …
A young man in his 20’s showed up at the door during the week of March 16th, as the COVID-19 virus was beginning to grip the community. He was from Southern CA and had never been to 40 Prado but someone told him he could come to take a shower and do his laundry. He was clearly …
A 62 year old male entered homeless services on March 2019. Shortly after his arrival, it came to staffs’ attention that the participant was struggling with significant substance use issues. Participant was subsequently screened for the SLO-HUB program and entered SLO-HUB in August 2019. Only a month later and through the concentrated efforts of the …
“Efrain” came to the Recuperative Care Program after a partial foot amputation as a result of uncontrolled diabetes. His recuperation period was only anticipated to be approximately 2 weeks. He and RCP staff were challenged by a very long, prolonged healing process due to multiple infections that occurred, despite many changes in medication and almost …
His “previous life” involved drugs, gang activity and several arrests, which ended up with him spending time in prison. Once in prison he turned his life around and came out determined to make some changes. He came to 40 Prado in February and was able to find an employer willing to see beyond his past. …
This female client originally came to the RCP (Recuperative Care Program) last spring. She had been living in her car for over one year since fleeing from a violent relationship. She was in need of hip surgery (on both hips) but due to her being morbidly obese, she was unable to safely have the surgery …
40 Prado has seen a steadily growing number of seniors (over age 65) over the last 6 months. Most of these individuals have less than $1,000 in monthly income and are becoming increasingly frail. In July, the CEO of the Atascadero Christian Home visited 40 Prado – she was so affected by the number …
