By Daily Press staff
For those living on the streets of Santa Monica, survival can be a daunting task. But have no fear, a survival guide has been launched on a new Web site., www.smhomeless.org. The guide includes the most current information available concerning food, shelter, medical aid, employment assistance, tips for living on the city’s streets and other urgent needs of Santa Monica’s homeless population, estimated to be about 2,000 men, women and children.
The Web site is co-sponsored by three local, non-profit agencies — Side by Side, Making Change and S.H.E.L.T.E.R. Each sponsor is featured in a special section of the guide. There also is a section explaining how local residents can help the homeless overcome their difficulties and return to productive lives.
Ken McCrae, the site’s webmaster, considers it a “work in progress” and wants feedback from the homeless community as it uses the site, as well as from all other concerned citizens. Many homeless individuals have access to computers at local libraries, training facilities and shelters.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 12, 2004. Read the original PDF.