Homelessness continues as a nationwide crisis and Santa Barbara is no exception. As of 2019, the city was reported to have over 800 homeless individuals living in Santa Barbara – more than the existing shelter beds, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing units available. The Santa Barbara Alliance for Community Transformation – or SB ACT – has been working to uplift the homeless population and help them achieve “street exits”. KCSB’s Zoha Malik sits down with SB ACT Program Coordinator Kayla Petersen for more.
