Los Angeles County is housing more people than ever before as it confronts a large and growing homelessness crisis, a new independent performance evaluation shows. The annual performance evaluation assessed outcomes in fiscal year 2018-19, known as Year Three, of…
read moreThe spirit of the season was on full display at the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, where volunteers hosted a holiday luncheon with a range of services for residents of the San Gabriel Valley experiencing homelessness.
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Los Angeles County has developed a homelessness prevention action plan based on predictive modeling research that can identify residents at high risk of becoming homeless. The new predictive model, developed by the California Policy Lab and the University of Chicago…
read moreAfter a job loss sent Calvert spiraling into homelessness and 13 years on the streets, he now has renewed hope with permanent supportive housing and a special relationship with a service provider — forged from singing the Blues with the…
read moreWhat happens when a pet parent experiences homelessness? See how the Department of Animal Care and Control steps in to give furry family members a temporary loving home while their parents find their family a forever home.
read moreA dance residency at a senior housing complex uses movement and storytelling to help residents overcome mental and physical challenges and build community. For formerly homeless resident Allen Taylor, the workshop enhances the sense of belonging he no longer takes…
read moreA recent exhibit at the Skid Row Museum, “Dogs in the House,” showcased the work of artists and organizations advocating for homeless pet owners. The multimedia works included video and audio stories of Skid Row residents talking about their pets.…
read moreA new source of help for those experiencing homelessness.
read moreAthens Vistas Apartments, a new supportive housing development for seniors, recently opened its doors in unincorporated Athens Westmont. A vacant lot in South LA was transformed into affordable apartments for seniors who were homeless or have limited means.
read moreCounty officials and partners celebrated the completion of the Nightingale, a 30-unit supportive housing community in Florence-Firestone for formerly homeless individuals. Residents receive intensive case-management services with a variety of other life-enhancing programs.
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