The Town of Yucca Valley has appointed Faith Nicholson as its new Community Engagement and Homeless Services Coordinator. This position focuses on connecting unhoused residents with services and strengthening partnerships across the community.
“Faith’s experience and deep roots in the Hi-Desert make her an excellent fit for this role,” said Town Manager Curtis Yakimow. “We’re excited to welcome her to the Town team and the relationships she’ll build throughout the community.”
Nicholson was selected following a competitive recruitment process. She will serve as a resource for residents while working closely with local organizations, county agencies and service providers to improve coordination and expand access to available programs.
This work will support the Town’s efforts to address homelessness while helping maintain safe and welcoming public spaces throughout the community.
Nicholson has spent several years working with people experiencing homelessness and others facing difficult circumstances. As an outreach coordinator and peer support specialist with Valley Star Behavioral Health, she helped individuals access housing, behavioral health care and other essential services. She has worked alongside local committees, coalitions and community organizations throughout the Morongo Basin strengthening connections between providers and people they serve.
“I have a deep passion for helping the Yucca Valley community and both personal and professional experience with homelessness,” said Nicholson. “My goal is to make sure people know where to turn when they need help and that they feel supported throughout the process.”
For more information on the Town’s services and staff, visit www.yucca-valley.org.
About the Town of Yucca Valley
Yucca Valley lies in the Little San Bernardino Mountains at an elevation of 3,300 feet as the gateway to the Joshua Tree National Park and the economic hub of the Morongo Basin. Yucca Valley is conveniently situated on CA State Highway 62, intersected by State Highway 247 and easily accessible to all of Southern California.