The Parkway Foundation joined a press conference announcing the allocation of $25 million in the state budget to address illegal camping on the Parkway.
The Parkway Foundation attends a heated Board of Supervisors meeting, urging the passage of the ordinance that toughens restrictions on illegal camping on the American River Parkway, but to continue to make finding shelter space for the unhoused a priority. The Parkway Foundation released a statement later that night.
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ABC10: Sacramento County passes camping ban as city passes sidewalk clearing ordinance
FOX 40: Sacramento County Board of Supervisors votes to prohibit camping on American River Parkway
Parkway Foundation Executive Director Dianna Poggetto and Board Member Karen Doron spoke in the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors’ Chambers during the discussion regarding an illegal camping ordinance on the Parkway. While the Parkway Foundation supported the ordinance, both Poggetto and Doron emphasized the need for more housing with wrap-around services for the unhoused community. Poggetto also mentioned what role the Parkway Foundation is playing in addressing homelessness in the County, including suggesting possible safe sites on the Parkway.
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Parkway Foundation Executive Director Dianna Poggetto appears on Studio Sacramento with Scott Syphax to discuss what the Parkway brings to the region, features of the Parkway, the challenges it faces and what the Parkway Foundation is doing to conserve our urban jewel.
The Sacramento Bee produced an investigative article on the issue of illegal camping on the Parkway and how the perceptions around homelessness are changing in the region. The Parkway Foundation was interviewed for the story and discussed the increased impact on the Parkway by illegal camping.
The Sacramento County Point in Time Count is released showing a little more than 9,200 unhoused individuals were counted, but estimating there are 16,000-20,000 in the County.
The American River Parkway was included in the count for the first time and 594 individuals were counted in a less than a 5 mile stretch.
The Parkway Foundation released a response saying the count does not show the full picture of what’s taking place on the Parkway.
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Parkway Foundation Executive Director Dianna Poggetto and Five Star Bank President and Chief Executive Officer James Beckwith discuss why the organizations are working together to address illegal camping on the Parkway.
The Parkway Foundation debuts a new video that highlights the plight of the Parkway, details next steps, promotes the Voice of the Parkway Coalition and calls for all concerned community members to join.
American River Parkway Foundation Executive Director Dianna Poggetto urges the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors to use budget funding to address homelessness in the County. Poggetto also introduces the Voice of the Parkway Coalition and how it was formed to help find solutions.