Success Stories

Vouchers Allow Father and Son to Stay by Each Other’s Side 368 408 admin

Vouchers Allow Father and Son to Stay by Each Other’s Side

Army vet Robert Rangel, 78 and his son, Trino, 47, have always been by each other’s side. After living in motels for a decade, they were running out of money. With support from the Homeless Initiative, Volunteers of America Los…

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From Jail to a Bachelor’s Program 354 390 admin

From Jail to a Bachelor’s Program

David Barclay became eligible for early parole after nearly 20 years of incarceration but lacked confidence about finding employment. The Homeless Initiative-backed LA:RISE program at WDACS, in partnership with the Southeast LA AJCC and Center for Employment Opportunities, helped him…

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To Serving Others

Armida Garcia, 44, did not believe she could ever get a job because of her criminal record. After enrolling with WDACS’ Alternative Staffing Organizations program, supported by the Homeless Initiative, she was able to find work at Goodwill and receive…

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Veteran Finds His Way to and Accessible Home 360 388 admin

Veteran Finds His Way to and Accessible Home

Disabled military veteran Victor Schermerhorn, 63, lost his Lancaster apartment after new owners raised the rent. With LACDA implementing the Homeless Initiative strategy of facilitating federal housing subsidies, he received a rental voucher from the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)…

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Jason has the Keys to a New Life

Jason is now no longer living on the streets. He has the keys to his own home at Vista Del Puerto. Vistas del Puerto received funding from the Los Angeles County Development Authority and Department of Health Services, among other…

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A home of her own: Shannon 600 541 admin

A home of her own: Shannon

After years of experiencing homelessness, Shannon now has a home of her own. Vistas del Puerto provides  47 affordable apartments for households earning between 30 and 50 percent of the area median income, plus one manager’s apartment. Half of the…

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Project Roomkey: Tony

Tony was living on the streets of Monterey Pary with chronic health problems. Project Roomkey has given him a chance for a new life.

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Project Roomkey: Oscar 462 534 admin

Project Roomkey: Oscar

90 year old cancer patient Oscar has been temporarily housed because of Project Roomkey.

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Project Roomkey: Michael

Michael ended up on the street living in his car after suffering a stroke. Project Roomkey is giving him a chance to get on his feet.

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Veteran Finds His Way Home

Larry Williams is a veteran who became homeless after a divorce at age 50 and lived on the streets for two years. A routine visit to the Veterans Affairs office prompted him to apply for a voucher. Two months later,…

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