After experiencing homelessness and receiving help from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, Johnny Smith is safely housed and hoping to pay it forward. Smith was one of 150 applicants to attend LAHSA’s first job fair of 2018. The agency…
read moreAn unprecedented series of investments by Los Angeles County is helping to boost the supply of affordable housing. As high rents place many at risk of homelessness, these developments mean housing and hope for thousands of people. Learn more in…
read moreHelp wanted on the front lines of homeless outreach; the 2020 Census is already underway; Metro is creating the workforce of tomorrow; splashdown through the eyes of children at L.A. County pools.
read moreAt a recent evening in Venice, the community came together to hear directly from people who have experienced homelessness and now are using their experiences to help others. “Stories From the Front Line” was part of the Everyone In campaign…
read moreA state-of-the-art new library features kiosks to check out laptops, reading machines and loads of programs for teens and adults. What’s more, a senior housing complex for seniors rises above. For these lucky residents, a short elevator ride opens a…
read moreThe Board of Supervisors has voted unanimously to expand a program that provides showers, hot meals, health screenings and more to people experiencing homelessness. The mobile shower program started at two locations—Whittier Narrows Recreation Area and unincorporated East Pasadena—with help…
read moreHack for LA recently brought coders, developers, engineers and leaders from different sectors together as part of a National Day of Civic Hacking. The focus of the event was on homelessness and how experts and the community could work together…
read moreUzziel 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…
read moreResults from the first year of Measure H, a half-cent sales tax to get homeless individuals housed with services, show positive impact. More than 7,000 individuals and families have been housed and over 13,000 individuals have moved off the streets…
read moreA pilot housing program connects homeless youth with hosts willing to open their hearts and their homes to lend a helping hand. For aspiring artists like Relly Brown, a room of one’s own gives flight to song.
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