Since 1984, Townspeople at 2047 El Cajon Blvd has operated under the Housing First model as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, and wraparound services for San Diegans experiencing homelessness and living with HIV/AIDS. The agency manages non-congregate motel-based emergency housing, housing navigation, and a regional shared-housing matching platform, coordinating with policy organizations such as San Diego Housing Federation. Funding from HUD's Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program and FEMA's Emergency Food and Shelter Program supports case management, medical referrals, and rental assistance countywide. The San Diego Shared Housing Collaborative, an initiative of Townspeople, connects individuals with compatible housemates and property owners, operating alongside community support agencies like RefugeeNet. The organization's most intensive track combines permanent supportive housing placements with multi-agency care coordination spanning medical case management, employment readiness, and financial literacy programming.