El Cajon allows successful cabin program for homeless to continue

Program at Meridian Baptist Church provides temporary shelter to women and children

El Cajon is home to the only emergency sleeping cabins/tiny homes for homeless individuals in the County. The 4-way partnership between the City of El Cajon, Amikas, Crisis House, and site host Meridian Baptist Church has resulted in a 68% success rate in getting people in permanent housing.

Read this encouraging article from U-T reporter Gary Warth from January 13, 2025.