Van Life Rising Amid Housing Cuts

In Santa Barbara County, car living has surged—jumping from 710 to 962 people in just one year—as soaring rents push folks into vans and vehicles, even if they call it “van life.” But with federal housing and food aid programs slashing support—like the ending of emergency vouchers and new work requirements—many are falling through the cracks. One woman, unable to work due to health issues but ineligible for disability, relies on those vouchers to stay housed. Yet hope is rising: a state-funded program called Good Samaritan’s Housing Problem Solving is stepping in with a hotline, caseworkers, and solutions like payment plans to keep people in their homes before they’re forced onto the streets. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7387136209ea3e24