Once homeless, this Army veteran has a message: Don’t be afraid to ask for helphttps://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/calvin-alford.png906483adminadminhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g
Veteran homelessness decreased 19% in L.A. County last year, thanks to Measure H-funded services and housing programs like the one that helped Army veteran Calvin Alford into a home of his own.
L.A. County Engages Tech Industry in the Fight Against Homelessnesshttps://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/tech-sector-1024x682.png1024682adminadminhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g
The Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office/Homeless Initiative and the Chief Information Office have launched a new initiative to enlist the technology industry in the Countywide effort to prevent and combat homelessness. In a bold move to harness the resources…
Introducing LA-HOP, new online portal for homeless outreach requestshttps://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/la-hop.png906483adminadminhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g
Concerned about homelessness? Wondering how to get outreach help for people in need? A new online tool puts the power of help at your fingertips. Find out how you can be part of the solution.
The Housing Innovation Challengehttps://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/la-homeless-challenge-1024x512.png1024512adminadminhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g
Thinking outside the box to address homelessness, L.A. County has awarded $4.5 million for game-changing, creative and scalable permanent housing solutions to the winners of the first-ever Housing Innovation Challenge. The Housing Innovation Challenge has made four awards at the $1 million level and…
Assembly Bill 210 – Homeless Adult and Family Multidisciplinary Team Membershttps://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/49806881387_56ee942489_c.jpeg800543adminadminhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g
Assembly Bill 210 became effective on January 1, 2018, which creates section 18999.8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. This bill permits multi-disciplinary personnel teams (MDTs) of Participating Agencies to share and exchange information made confidential by State law to…
YES to Accessory Dwelling Unitshttps://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/yes-to-adu.png906483adminadminhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g
In an effort to bring more awareness to accessory dwelling units- or “granny flats” – the County’s Homeless Initiative recently partnered up with the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission and the Arts Commission to hold a contest to find…
Hot showers, haircuts and hopehttps://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hotshowersharitcutsandhope.png906483adminadminhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g
It’s something most of us take for granted, but for people experiencing homelessness, access to a hot shower and a clean towel can be a big deal. A new weekly program at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area makes portable showers from…
Scholarships for high achievershttps://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/scholarship2.png906483adminadminhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g
Uzziel Coronado is among 26 students living in public housing who recently received scholarships from the L.A. County Community Development Foundation. The scholarship will help him pursue his dream of studying agriculture at Cal Poly Pomona and giving back to…
L.A. County Makes Increased Investment in Partnership with Cities in Fight Against Homelessnesshttps://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/city-homelessness-plans-1024x512.png1024512adminadminhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g
Building on its regional approach to tackling homelessness, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved $9 million in Measure H funding to bolster the work of cities in implementing city-specific plans to combat and prevent homelessness. This…
My News LA: Supervisors Approve $9 Million in Measure H Funding for Citieshttps://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/EveryOneIn_MBV_33-1024x682.png1024682adminadminhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved $9 million in Measure H funding to be distributed to cities in an effort to promote community-centric solutions to homelessness. Supervisor Hilda Solis said cooperation among cities is key to solving…