July 2018 – Homeless Initiative

Visit la-hop.org to submit homeless outreach requests.

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July 19, 2018
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L.A. County Launches First-of-its-Kind Online Portal to Address Street Homelessness https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/la-hop.png 906 483 admin admin https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 19, 2018 January 23, 2019

L.A. County Launches First-of-its-Kind Online Portal to Address Street Homelessness

Today, the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative and Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority launched the Los Angeles Homeless Outreach Portal, dubbed LA-HOP, the new Countywide Web-based portal that channels outreach support to people experiencing homelessness. Funded by Measure H, the…

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July 17, 2018
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LAT: Jobs and work support could curtail L.A.’s stubborn homeless crisis, study says https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/6LDVC2LCDJBJNH5QZSJSTCG3UY-1024x576.jpg 1024 576 admin admin https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 17, 2018 July 19, 2018

LAT: Jobs and work support could curtail L.A.’s stubborn homeless crisis, study says

Providing jobs and other aid to Los Angeles County residents soon after they land in the streets could help prevent 2,600 to 5,200 people a year from falling into persistent homelessness, according to a new study from a liberal think…

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July 17, 2018
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LAT: Many people work hard to avoid the homeless. These volunteers embrace them. https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/volunteers-1024x544.png 1024 544 admin admin https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 17, 2018 July 19, 2018

LAT: Many people work hard to avoid the homeless. These volunteers embrace them.

The homelessness crisis gripping Southern California is impossible to miss — and evokes many different emotions. Read More

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July 17, 2018
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LAT: L.A. County expands homeless services with toilets in Venice and overnight parking in Hollywood and North Hollywood https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/la-1528837592-9v5x9s4eus-snap-image-1024x576.jpg 1024 576 admin admin https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 17, 2018 July 19, 2018

LAT: L.A. County expands homeless services with toilets in Venice and overnight parking in Hollywood and North Hollywood

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to expand services for homeless people in areas where the city of Los Angeles has struggled. Read More

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July 17, 2018
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NBC LA: LA County Approves Plan to Give Homeless Safe Parking Sites https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/parking.png 638 298 admin admin https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 17, 2018 July 19, 2018

NBC LA: LA County Approves Plan to Give Homeless Safe Parking Sites

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors took a step toward what they believe will help ease the county’s homeless crisis on Tuesday. Read More

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July 17, 2018
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LA Mag: Here’s What’s Being Done to End L.A.’s Homelessness Crisis https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/homelessness-freeway-onramp-hugh-kretschmer.jpg 800 500 admin admin https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 17, 2018 July 19, 2018

LA Mag: Here’s What’s Being Done to End L.A.’s Homelessness Crisis

You don’t need us to tell you that the city and county are in the midst of a homelessness crisis—the worst in the region’s history and the worst in the nation. Just look out the window on your daily commute.…

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July 17, 2018
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First-ever Innovation Challenge Awards Offer Nearly $5 Million for Game-Changing Solutions in Fight Against Homelessness https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/la-homeless-challenge-1024x512.png 1024 512 admin admin https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 17, 2018 August 30, 2018

First-ever Innovation Challenge Awards Offer Nearly $5 Million for Game-Changing Solutions in Fight Against Homelessness

Today, the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative launched the Housing Innovation Challenge, a call for proposals that will award $4.5 million from the Measure H Housing Innovation Fund for creative and scalable permanent housing solutions for those experiencing homelessness in…

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July 17, 2018
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Patch: LA County Eases Up On Granny Flat Rules To Combat Homeless Crisis https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/real_estate_house_for_sale_rent_california_ashley_ludwig-1527115883-1786.jpg 800 600 admin admin https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 17, 2018 July 19, 2018

Patch: LA County Eases Up On Granny Flat Rules To Combat Homeless Crisis

In a bid for more affordable housing, LA County officials are easing up on rules governing granny flats and backyard rental units. Read More

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July 17, 2018
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LAT: L.A. transit officials consider Metro-owned sites in Valley, Venice to aid homeless https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/INOA47HGM5E6JLFCK5BWIYVMTA-1024x576.jpg 1024 576 admin admin https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 17, 2018 July 19, 2018

LAT: L.A. transit officials consider Metro-owned sites in Valley, Venice to aid homeless

Los Angeles County transportation officials have identified five properties, including parking lots in the San Fernando Valley and a former bus yard in Venice Beach, that could be used to provide services or temporary housing for Los Angeles County’s growing…

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July 17, 2018
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LAT: Emergency shelters get a boost as L.A. County increases homelessness spending by $143 million https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/5YOVLQFKNNE6HOGYYX63VQWNN4-1024x576.jpg 1024 576 admin admin https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 17, 2018 July 19, 2018

LAT: Emergency shelters get a boost as L.A. County increases homelessness spending by $143 million

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to increase spending to address homelessness by $143 million in 2018-19 — the second year of money flowing from the Measure H sales tax increase that voters approved last year. Read…