Success Stories – Page 9 – Homeless Initiative

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August 20, 2021
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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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August 20, 2021
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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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August 10, 2021
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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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August 1, 2021
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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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June 15, 2021
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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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June 15, 2021
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Project Roomkey: Oscar

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

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June 15, 2021
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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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June 15, 2021
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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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June 15, 2021
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Stability for a Mother and Her Son

Jodi Johnson moved from California to Nebraska at age 58 because of a romantic relationship. Unfortunately, it ended badly, and she found herself homeless for a year, sleeping in her car and showering in public restrooms. She rode a bus…

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June 15, 2021
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Path to Housing

Uber driver Jorge Rodriguez, 66, fell behind on his rent after a car accident. With his education degree, he got a part-time teaching job to help pay the bills, but his landlord sold the apartment and the new owner evicted…