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2018

After 20 Years, Carlos Romero Has A Home 1024 847 admin

After 20 Years, Carlos Romero Has A Home

Carlos Romero had been homeless in the Tujunga Wash for over 20 years. He was invisible to the world until an Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) Street Based Engagement team found and engaged him. The medical doctor on the team…

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From Homeless to Housed: Arwatha’s Story 942 856 admin

From Homeless to Housed: Arwatha’s Story

Arwatha Whitfield had successfully maintained her rental unit for over 20 years until one summer her nieces came to stay with her and did not leave! She did not want to kick her family out to the streets, but eventually…

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L.A. County Launches First-of-its-Kind Online Portal to Address Street Homelessness 906 483 admin

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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LAT: Jobs and work support could curtail L.A.’s stubborn homeless crisis, study says 1024 576 admin

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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LAT: Many people work hard to avoid the homeless. These volunteers embrace them. 1024 544 admin

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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LAT: L.A. County expands homeless services with toilets in Venice and overnight parking in Hollywood and North Hollywood 1024 576 admin

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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NBC LA: LA County Approves Plan to Give Homeless Safe Parking Sites 638 298 admin

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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LA Mag: Here’s What’s Being Done to End L.A.’s Homelessness Crisis 800 500 admin

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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First-ever Innovation Challenge Awards Offer Nearly $5 Million for Game-Changing Solutions in Fight Against Homelessness 1024 512 admin

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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Patch: LA County Eases Up On Granny Flat Rules To Combat Homeless Crisis 800 600 admin

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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