Welcome to a special year end edition of L.A. Now, where we take a look back at the stories that inspired us and made us smile. From the fight against homelessness, to healthcare providers on a mission, to a kitten…
read moreAn innovative program is helping people get back on their feet and into homes of their own; plus, a mobile legal clinic makes a stop in Whittier to help homeless individuals expunge criminal records; and call to duty, a one…
read moreTake a look at how the County is transforming communities and lives, from criminal justice reform, to housing the homeless, to innovative programs like Parks After Dark that promote health and cultural learning while reducing crime.
read moreTiera Mosley used to be homeless. Now, she hopes to bring her lived experience to help others get off the streets. A recent employment fair brought together job seekers and more than 50 homeless services employers filling positions created by…
read morePriscilla and Ryan Coughran and their young family were homeless three years ago. The life-changing experience that inspired them to volunteer for the 2019 homeless count to help their homeless neighbors get the same second chance and share an important…
read moreThe 2019 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count kicks off; County resources available to businesses affected by the Woolsey fire; a new generation of EMTs is heading to the frontlines; and Measure H is boosting the local economy through job creation.
read moreFrom modern garage conversions to classic L.A.-inspired bungalows to light-filled modular units made from shipping containers, take a look at the concepts pushing the design bar and promising brighter futures for those experiencing homelessness.
read moreNEST: A Prefab Modular, Sustainable Kit-of-Parts NEST is a small-scale version of a much larger concept to quickly provide housing for those experiencing homelessness through prefab design innovation. This solution is scalable and adaptable, and gives people a sense of…
read moreStandardized, Well-Designed Garage Conversions United Dwelling is pioneering the institutional development of affordable housing by leveraging new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) rules. Their privately-financed model will offer incentives to homeowners to rent their ADU to an individual or family experiencing…
read morePermanent Supportive Housing Communities Flyaway Homes develops PSH communities funded with social impact equity, offering a 5% return to investors. They build by right, eliminating a lengthy approval process and use modular construction, which significantly shortens the development time. They…
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