FAQ
Why isn't it easy to move services for people experiencing homelessness out of Skid Row?
The process of relocation is not as simple as buying property in a nicer neighborhood. To buy a property intended for homeless services, even within a few blocks west or north of URM is likely to be met with discord in the new community. NIMBYism (not in my backyard) delays or prevents integrating homeless services in many communities. As URM seeks a site to begin Hope Gardens Family Center, we expect that concerns such as NIMBYism and other deterrents will come up in the community. Community concerns are addressed through community education and communication about how our facility will be an added benefit to all residents in the community.
