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A Paycheck with Purpose 150 150 admin

A Paycheck with Purpose

Thanks to Measure H funding, more than 1,000 jobs are being created to dramatically expand L.A County’s fight against homelessness. We have a diverse network of homeless service providers operating in every part of Los Angeles County—and they have the…

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Fighting Homelessness in the Antelope Valley and Beyond 150 150 admin

Fighting Homelessness in the Antelope Valley and Beyond

L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger details efforts underway to fight homelessness in her district and countywide.

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Sam Randolph’s Journey 150 150 admin

Sam Randolph’s Journey

Meet Sam Randolph. Once homeless himself, now he’s dedicating his life to the fight against homelessness, and to creating a better life for his son.

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When A Little A Spare Change Adds Up to Big Change 150 150 admin

When A Little A Spare Change Adds Up to Big Change

One of the key themes at the 2nd annual Homeless Initiative Conference was innovation–new approaches to help solve a long-running problem. Among the ideas: a new jobs portal and an unusual way to put your spare change to work.

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L.A. Now Episode 394, Airing Week of February 19, 2018 150 150 admin

L.A. Now Episode 394, Airing Week of February 19, 2018

Community leaders roll up their sleeves at the 2nd annual Homeless Initiative Conference; new innovations to provide homeless services will get people the help they need; meet Sam Randolph, once homeless himself, he’s now dedicating his life in the fight…

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Inspiration and Dedication on Display at 2nd Homeless Initiative Conference 150 150 admin

Inspiration and Dedication on Display at 2nd Homeless Initiative Conference

Leaders of Los Angeles County’s mobilization against homelessness gathered recently for the second annual Homeless Initiative Conference. Innovation, challenges and some inspiring life stories were at the heart of the event.

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Are You In? “Everyone In” Campaign Launches to Fight Homelessness 150 150 admin

Are You In? “Everyone In” Campaign Launches to Fight Homelessness

A new campaign developed by the United Way and embraced by a wide range of civic partners is working to boost public participation in the fight against homelessness. Find out more at unitedwayla.org/everyone_in

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Health and Housing Under One Roof on Skid Row 150 150 admin

Health and Housing Under One Roof on Skid Row

A new project on Skid Row will combine a comprehensive health clinic with affordable housing for people who were once homeless. As the project gets underway, take a look at models showing what the Joshua House Health Center and its…

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Hot Showers, Haircuts and Hope 150 150 admin

Hot Showers, Haircuts and Hope

It’s something most of us take for granted, but for people experiencing homelessness, access to a hot shower and a clean towel can be a big deal. A new weekly program at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area makes portable showers from…

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L.A. Now Episode 402, Airing Week of April 16, 2018 150 150 admin

L.A. Now Episode 402, Airing Week of April 16, 2018

The observance of the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. assassination tolls closer to home; hundreds of people pay their respects at the newly dedicated Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial tree grove; the County’s proposed budget is released…

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