SAN DIEGO — A wall full of books from Stephen King to Edgar Allen Poe is part of Matthew Pallamary’s Midway apartment.“Some years back, prior to social security, prior to when I got a job with the Census, I was actually homeless for about four and half months. I ended up living in my car,” Pallamary said; “Aside from that four and half months in my car, I spent about ten years couch surfing.”
Barbara Jimenez with the San Diego County's Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities Department said those eligible will have $500 paid directly to their landlord for 18 months. On Wednesday, the County accepted an additional 160 applications for the subsidy program, which has already helped more than 220 people.Pallamary said this program can give other older adults some of the peace of mind rent-wise he’s gotten, so more seniors don’t fall into homelessness.