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2020

Project Roomkey Moves an Encampment 600 541 admin

Project Roomkey Moves an Encampment

Under the supervision of LA Family Housing, 46 high-risk people who had been living at a freeway underpass were placed in the safe environment of a local hotel.

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Home is Where the Community Is

A second community has sprung  up in South L.A. to temporarily house families experiencing homelessness. The trailer-homes were delivered by the State in partnership with the County and City of Los Angeles to help those on the journey home.

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Army Veteran Returns To A Home

Shari, a 48-year-old single-mother, proudly served in the United States Army for eight years. She was diagnosed with Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and depression upon being discharged and soon fell into homelessness. After living in a women’s homeless shelter…

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Housing Choice Voucher Program Helps End Homelessness for Dennis

Dennis (age 65) had been homeless and living in Warner Center Park for the past nine years. His mental health and substance abuse issues caused landlord-tenant problems and contributed to him having a criminal record – which ultimately led to…

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A Mission-Driven Clinic Opens in Skid Row 600 541 admin

A Mission-Driven Clinic Opens in Skid Row

Officials celebrated the opening of a new health clinic at the Union Rescue Mission operated by the Department of Health Services. The clinic provides primary and urgent care services and expects to serve 4,000 patients annually.

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Safe Landings for the Journey Home

Governor Gavin Newsom joined local officials to tour the Safe Landing community in South L.A. The State of California donated 10 trailers to temporarily house local families experiencing homelessness until permanent housing is secured.

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Support to Find Stability

A message from Director of Personnel Lisa M. Garrett English | Spanish Andrea Ketchens is known by her coworkers for her warm smile and encouraging attitude. I know her as one of our engaging and passionate Los Angeles County employees who just…

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Voting to the Vulnerable

A message from Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan Every member of our community has a voice that deserves to be heard, including people experiencing homelessness. We want to be sure every eligible resident has an opportunity to not only register…

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A Safe Landing for Unhoused Families

The first of 10 trailers sent by Governor Gavin Newsom arrived in L.A. County to help alleviate California’s homeless crisis. The trailers will temporarily house 10 homeless families with children who are currently living on the streets.

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Outreaching with human kindness

A message from Housing for Health’s street-based engagement leadership team English | Spanish There are more than 500 street-based outreach workers mobilized in Los Angeles County. Each day, they make an impact in our homeless neighbors’ lives. It can be simple —…

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