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November 26, 2018

LA County & City Officials Announce Thousands of Homeless Have Been Housed and Launch 2019 Homeless Count Volunteer Drive

LA County & City Officials Announce Thousands of Homeless Have Been Housed and Launch 2019 Homeless Count Volunteer Drive https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/MBZ1719-1030x586-1024x583.jpg 1024 583 Homeless Initiative Homeless Initiative //homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/newHIlogo.png November 26, 2018 January 24, 2019

Standing in the courtyard of a brand-new affordable housing apartment…

November 15, 2018

A Fresh Start From Jail In Reach

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The client is a 31-year old Hispanic male, who had…

November 15, 2018

Elizabeth Hernandez: Family Embraces New Home

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The inability to obtain a stable job affected her finances…

November 15, 2018

From Homeless to Housed: Kamesha’s Story

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Kamesha Christopher had been homeless for 2 years. She is…

November 10, 2018

Once homeless, this Army veteran has a message: Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Once homeless, this Army veteran has a message: Don’t be afraid to ask for help https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/calvin-alford.png 906 483 Homeless Initiative Homeless Initiative //homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/newHIlogo.png November 10, 2018 April 18, 2022

Veteran homelessness decreased 19% in L.A. County last year, thanks…

November 9, 2018

L.A. County Engages Tech Industry in the Fight Against Homelessness

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The Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office/Homeless Initiative and the…

September 4, 2018

L.A. County Makes Increased Investment in Partnership with Cities in Fight Against Homelessness

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Building on its regional approach to tackling homelessness, the Los…

August 30, 2018

Measure H Year-One Report Card: Nearly 7,500 Permanently Housed and Thousands More Helped with Interim Housing and Services

Measure H Year-One Report Card: Nearly 7,500 Permanently Housed and Thousands More Helped with Interim Housing and Services https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/report-card-1024x512.png 1024 512 Homeless Initiative Homeless Initiative //homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/newHIlogo.png August 30, 2018 August 30, 2018

Results of the first full year of Measure H funding…

August 15, 2018

Stephany Rises

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Stephany faced several barriers to employment, including being chronic homelessness.…

August 15, 2018

After 20 Years, Carlos Romero Has A Home

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Carlos Romero had been homeless in the Tujunga Wash for…

August 15, 2018

From Homeless to Housed: Arwatha’s Story

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Arwatha Whitfield had successfully maintained her rental unit for over…

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July 19, 2018

L.A. County Launches First-of-its-Kind Online Portal to Address Street Homelessness

L.A. County Launches First-of-its-Kind Online Portal to Address Street Homelessness https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/la-hop.png 906 483 Homeless Initiative Homeless Initiative //homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/newHIlogo.png July 19, 2018 January 23, 2019

Today, the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative and Los Angeles…

July 17, 2018

First-ever Innovation Challenge Awards Offer Nearly $5 Million for Game-Changing Solutions in Fight Against Homelessness

First-ever Innovation Challenge Awards Offer Nearly $5 Million for Game-Changing Solutions in Fight Against Homelessness https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/la-homeless-challenge-1024x512.png 1024 512 Homeless Initiative Homeless Initiative //homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/newHIlogo.png July 17, 2018 August 30, 2018

Today, the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative launched the Housing…

May 30, 2018

L. A. County Approves Creative Housing Solution to Combat Homelessness

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Bolstering a countywide movement to fight homelessness, the Los Angeles…

May 15, 2018

L.A. County makes $402 million investment in fight against homelessness

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Building on an array of promising successes, the Los Angeles…

May 15, 2018

An Answer To A Prayer

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Ms. Jamiesha Tillman was a survivor of domestic violence, which…

May 15, 2018

Vet Finds Security

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Mr. Davis was staying at West Side Vets in Inglewood,…

April 12, 2018

Here’s how LA County could spend $355 million a year to fight homelessness

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A set of recommendations for how to spend a projected…

April 12, 2018

In Measure H Funding, Hope For the Homeless College Student

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Majeedah Wesley was less than two months into her education…

April 12, 2018

Where do the homeless sleep? LA County now knows

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A snapshot of where homeless people sleep in 210 communities…

February 8, 2018

Vet Finds Security

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Ms. ltzel B. is a service veteran who became homeless…

November 8, 2017

Home For The First Time In 20 Years

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As far back as many residents in San Pedro can…

November 8, 2017

Single Mom Finds Stability

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Darlene Burnett had been in and out of drug and…

August 8, 2017

Where do the homeless sleep? LA County now knows

Where do the homeless sleep? LA County now knows https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/AR-170729486.jpg 601 378 Homeless Initiative Homeless Initiative //homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/newHIlogo.png August 8, 2017 February 18, 2022

A snapshot of where homeless people sleep in 210 communities…

July 6, 2017

In Measure H Funding, Hope For the Homeless College Student

In Measure H Funding, Hope For the Homeless College Student https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Majeedah3.jpg 743 467 Homeless Initiative Homeless Initiative //homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/newHIlogo.png July 6, 2017 February 18, 2022

Majeedah Wesley was less than two months into her education…

June 12, 2017

Here’s how LA County could spend $355 million a year to fight homelessness

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A set of recommendations for how to spend a projected…

June 6, 2017

Homelessness rises sharply in L.A. County

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L.A. County’s homeless population grew 23%, as the county and…

May 10, 2017

In Venice, where money meets misery, hoping for an end to homeless camps – LAT

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A man wrapped in a blanket followed me down an…

May 8, 2017

Find out how LA County plans to spend $355 million a year to fight homelessness – LADN

Find out how LA County plans to spend $355 million a year to fight homelessness – LADN https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/AR-170509590.jpg 601 378 Homeless Initiative Homeless Initiative //homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/newHIlogo.png May 8, 2017 February 18, 2022

A strategic plan on how to spend an annual $355…

May 8, 2017

Consensus nears on how to spend LA’s homeless funds – KPCC

Consensus nears on how to spend LA’s homeless funds – KPCC https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/150192-full.jpg 896 564 Homeless Initiative Homeless Initiative //homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/newHIlogo.png May 8, 2017 February 18, 2022

A group tasked with guiding Los Angeles out of the…

May 8, 2017

L.A. County considers another path on homelessness: prevention

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The calls on the hotline reflected life at its messiest:…

March 28, 2017

What’s next for Measure H

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In approving Measure H, L.A. County voters made an unprecedented…

March 9, 2017

Implementing the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative

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With voters poised to approve Measure H, Board of Supervisors…

March 7, 2017

Prevention helps those “one bad week away” from homelessness

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The family had lived in their El Sereno home for…

March 6, 2017

The Help Desk: Homelessness and the L.A. County Libraries

The Help Desk: Homelessness and the L.A. County Libraries https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/julio.png 896 564 Homeless Initiative Homeless Initiative //homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/newHIlogo.png March 6, 2017 February 18, 2022

Librarians across Los Angeles County—from Agoura Hills to Willowbrook—increasingly are…

March 4, 2017

L.A. County steps up efforts to eradicate homelessness

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Ethnically diverse advocates detailed their efforts to eradicate homelessness during…

February 15, 2017

A movement mobilizes

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About 500 people, including elected officials, nonprofit leaders and concerned…

February 14, 2017

County voters to decide on quarter-cent sales tax for homelessness programs

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When Los Angeles voters overwhelmingly approved a bond measure in…

February 14, 2017

L.A. County steps up efforts to eradicate homelessness

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Ethnically diverse advocates detailed their efforts to eradicate homelessness during…

February 3, 2017

Housing push helps homeless youth find their way home

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Looking back on it now, Eustolia Farias thinks it was…

January 25, 2017

How the homeless count is going high-tech

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From thermal imaging to tailored questionnaires, Southern California counties are…

January 25, 2017

Special clinics help keep mentally ill out of jail and ERs

Special clinics help keep mentally ill out of jail and ERs https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/mental-1024x682.jpg 1024 682 Homeless Initiative Homeless Initiative //homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/newHIlogo.png January 25, 2017 February 18, 2022

KPCC – A growing chain of specialized Los Angeles County…

January 25, 2017

‘I made it home:’ Homeless vets celebrate new Harbor Gateway apartments

‘I made it home:’ Homeless vets celebrate new Harbor Gateway apartments https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/house-1024x682.jpg 1024 682 Homeless Initiative Homeless Initiative //homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/newHIlogo.png January 25, 2017 February 18, 2022

DAILY BREEZE – A congresswoman, philanthropic-minded developers and investors all…

January 25, 2017

How L.A. is housing thousands of homeless long before Proposition HHH units get built

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New homeless housing to be built using the $1.2-billion bond…

January 23, 2017

How the homeless count is going high-tech

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February 9, 2016

L.A. County approves sweeping plan to reduce homelessness

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Calling the decision historic and unprecedented, the Los Angeles County…

January 26, 2016

Thousands Volunteer To Help Count Homeless In LA County

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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Thousands of volunteers took to the streets Tuesday night…

January 13, 2016

Community weighs in on plans to address homelessness

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Community members got their first chance Wednesday to weigh in…

January 7, 2016

Los Angeles County outlines strategies to reduce homelessness

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Los Angeles County officials released a wide-ranging plan Thursday with…

January 4, 2016

Senate Democrats propose $2 billion plan for homeless

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In an opening to this year’s budget negotiations at the…