‘The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me’: Moving From Incarceration to Hope
Mental illness shouldn’t mean a life sentence of incarceration and misery. Los Angeles County’s Office of Diversion and Re-entry has moved more than 1,700 people away from jail and into community-based settings where they can restore their health and lives.…
read moreFeeling the Heartbeat in the Heart of Skid Row
A recent Help the Homeless event on Skid Row brought out more than 300 employees of Department of Public Social Services, who brought food, clothing and grooming essentials—along with a healthy dose of empathy—to people experiencing homelessness. Watch and be…
read moreExpanding Investment in Fighting Homelessness
County Supervisors are continuing their commitment to fighting homelessness with a $460 million investment in year three of Measure H. While citing milestones made to date, they also noted challenges that will require collaboration between all levels of government and…
read moreAs Homeless Count Rises, An Expanded System Mobilizes (60 Second Version)
The results of the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count are out, showing a 12% rise in homelessness—even as an expanded homeless services system is making unprecedented strides in providing housing and help. Find out what’s driving the numbers and meet…
read moreAs Homeless Count Rises, An Expanded System Mobilizes (Full Length Version)
The results of the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count are out, showing a 12% rise in homelessness—even as an expanded homeless services system is making unprecedented strides in providing housing and help. Find out what’s driving the numbers and meet…
read moreL.A. County Expands Investment in Combating Homelessness
Results of the 2019 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count showed that despite record-setting progress and unprecedented investment, more work needs to be done at all levels of government to combat the economic factors driving more people into homelessness.
read moreFaces on the Journey Home: Travis
“Everyone is human. No one deserves to be homeless.”
read moreFaces on the Journey Home: Rockey
“I got my key and cried.”
read moreFaces on the Journey Home: Reginald
“It could happen to anybody.”
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