New City, State Partnership Tackles Homeless Problem Along Fresno Freeways

Homeless campers along Highway 41 near Sierra Avenue were offered a warm meal, a place for their animals and possessions, and a roof over their head Thursday, the result of a city-state partnership to get the homeless into a safer place.

A man named “Rocky” was on the receiving end of the help and told GV Wire℠, “Thanks to the mayor and Poverello House for doing this.” He said he was happy finally to be getting a real roof over his head. Rocky said he was an electrician for 20-plus years until a series of unfortunate events left him homeless.

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