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SUCCESS STORIES

Homelessness does not have to mean hopelessness. With help from the Homeless Initiative and its partners – including outreach workers, mental health professionals, property developers, case managers, and many more – thousands of people across Los Angeles County have been given a chance to start over, to heal and to thrive. Get to know their stories.

From Encampment to a Home of Her Own

From Encampment to a Home of Her Own https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/WEBSITE-PHOTO-TEMPLATE.jpg 600 541 Rachel Kassenbrock Rachel Kassenbrock https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/81f977f1f4b97631ce0795bb8f26d488?s=96&d=mm&r=g March 5, 2025 March 5, 2025

In December 2022, Kelly connected with the…

From Hardship to Hope: Rebuilding a Life After Incarceration

From Hardship to Hope: Rebuilding a Life After Incarceration https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Lisette.png 600 541 admin admin https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dda381e5236f23ff3ebe49379cc1a75?s=96&d=mm&r=g January 7, 2025 January 7, 2025

After a period of incarceration, Lisette, 48,experienced…

Chasing His Dreams

Chasing His Dreams https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/zdxf.png 600 541 CVillacorte CVillacorte https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/33f51288a2dcbd3eb733891535bb2f9b?s=96&d=mm&r=g October 28, 2024 October 28, 2024

Jason is among the newest tenants The…

Grateful for a Second Chance

Grateful for a Second Chance https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/5.png 600 541 CVillacorte CVillacorte https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/33f51288a2dcbd3eb733891535bb2f9b?s=96&d=mm&r=g October 5, 2024 August 21, 2024

Supportive housing, medical care, and dedicated case…

Damian’s Battle is Done

Damian’s Battle is Done https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/8.png 600 541 CVillacorte CVillacorte https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/33f51288a2dcbd3eb733891535bb2f9b?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 30, 2024 August 21, 2024

Veteran Damian Wright faced challenges when transitioning…

A New Lease on Life

A New Lease on Life https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Damian-thumbnail.png 600 541 CVillacorte CVillacorte https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/33f51288a2dcbd3eb733891535bb2f9b?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 11, 2024 August 21, 2024

Damian had a steady job working on…

Finding Safe Harbor

Finding Safe Harbor https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/6.png 600 541 CVillacorte CVillacorte https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/33f51288a2dcbd3eb733891535bb2f9b?s=96&d=mm&r=g September 7, 2024 September 4, 2024

The seas have been a bit rough…

Serving Those Who Served

Serving Those Who Served https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/4.png 600 541 CVillacorte CVillacorte https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/33f51288a2dcbd3eb733891535bb2f9b?s=96&d=mm&r=g August 27, 2024 August 27, 2024

It took nearly 50 years, but Steve…

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