Meet Miles
Meet Miles https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Miles-1024x923.png 1024 923 CVillacorte https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/33f51288a2dcbd3eb733891535bb2f9b?s=96&d=mm&r=gMiles, 33, spent much of his…
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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.
A Better Life is Waiting
A Better Life is Waiting https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/young-pcPhoto.jpeg.png 600 541 CVillacorte https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/33f51288a2dcbd3eb733891535bb2f9b?s=96&d=mm&r=gYoung, 59, became homeless following a string…
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Jasmine is Back on Track
Jasmine is Back on Track https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jasmine-website.png 600 541 CVillacorte https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/33f51288a2dcbd3eb733891535bb2f9b?s=96&d=mm&r=gJasmine experienced homelessness on and off after…
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Overcoming Substance Use Disorder
Overcoming Substance Use Disorder https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mitch.png 600 541 CVillacorte https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/33f51288a2dcbd3eb733891535bb2f9b?s=96&d=mm&r=gMitch, a 40-year-old father originally from American…
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Justin’s Journey
Justin’s Journey https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/justin.png 600 541 CVillacorte https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/33f51288a2dcbd3eb733891535bb2f9b?s=96&d=mm&r=gAfter Justin, 39, spiraled into severe substance…
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Breaking Barriers
Breaking Barriers https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/jesus.png 600 541 CVillacorte https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/33f51288a2dcbd3eb733891535bb2f9b?s=96&d=mm&r=gAfter he was released from jail, Jesus,…
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Out of Foster Homes And Into Her Own Place
Out of Foster Homes And Into Her Own Place https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/idressa.png 600 541 CVillacorte https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/33f51288a2dcbd3eb733891535bb2f9b?s=96&d=mm&r=gAfter years in foster homes and shelters,…
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Devon’s Story
Devon’s Story https://homeless.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/News-Stories-Template.png 600 541 CVillacorte https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/33f51288a2dcbd3eb733891535bb2f9b?s=96&d=mm&r=gDevon struggled for years to maintain consistent…
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