Carlos Romero had been homeless in the Tujunga Wash for over 20 years. He was invisible to the world until an Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) Street Based Engagement team found and engaged him. The medical doctor on the team…
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After Christine Knowles’ mother passed away, her sister took over the estate, changed her lease agreement, and ultimately displaced her from her home. Being involved in an Unlawful Detainer court action hurt Christine’s finances, her credit, and ultimately her spirit…
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Calvin Alford is an Army Veteran from the 11th Bravo Infantry. His experience with homelessness began in December 2017 due to an unfortunate chain of events while living with family members. While homeless, he lived in the Los Angeles, Lancaster…
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Arwatha Whitfield had successfully maintained her rental unit for over 20 years until one summer her nieces came to stay with her and did not leave! She did not want to kick her family out to the streets, but eventually…
read moreHomeowners can play an important role in moving people off the street and into a stable place to live. Have you thought about renting out a room in your house, your backyard house, granny flat, in-law apartment or Accessory Dwelling…
read moreVolunteers from all around L.A. County are coming together to help make a difference. The 29th Annual Great LA River Cleanup takes over a three week span at nine site locations. The trash pick up goes along the 51 mile…
read moreAfter 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 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 the community could work together to develop…
read moreA special subsidized employment program is providing jobs and hope for people moving out of homelessness. Los Angeles County’s Homeless Initiative has enabled expansion of a successful DPSS program to help people like Kamika Franklin, who is building her career…
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