The Biden Administration launched ALL INside, a first-of-its-kind initiative to address unsheltered homelessness across the country by entering into partnerships with cities such as the City of Los Angeles, which accounts for 60 percent of the homeless population in Los…
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Jay, 55, fell into homelessness due to a confluence of mental illness, drug addiction, and economic factors, and became a regular at Fred Jordan Ministries and the Midnight Mission. The Measure H-funded “C3” outreach team operated by the nonprofit The…
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Mary Peña lost the space she was renting when her landlord turned it over to a relative who was about to undergo surgery and who needed to be with family. With everything shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and…
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A historic 1940’s building at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center has become permanent supportive housing for senior veterans who have experienced homelessness. The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) and Department of Mental Health (DMH) were both involved…
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Los Angeles County pledged to support Los Angeles City in responding to its state of emergency. One way the County is supporting the City is by providing outreach workers to connect people experiencing homelessness to temporary accommodations in hotels, under…
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As of April 1, 2023 there are no more COVID-19 rental protections for rent in Los Angeles. To prevent eviction, tenants must pay rent in full each month. Those who have received an unlawful detainer have five days to answer.…
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After Olive View Medical Center diagnosed her with multiple chronic illnesses, Ana, 67, received a referral to the Countywide Benefits Entitlement Services Team (CBEST). Her retirement benefits weren’t enough for her to help with expenses at the home she shared…
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When his mother and grandmother died, Mitchell was forced to move away from home and lived on the streets for 20 years, most recently in an alley in Westmont. A Measure H-funded LAHSA Homeless Engagement Team (HET) developed a rapport…
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Spectrum News 1 reports on how housing changed Boyce Osife’s life after years or homelessness, addiction and incarceration. He benefited from the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) Housing for Health’ Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP), administered by…
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There’s a new address for student success: Dunamis House. The historic property formerly called The Evergreen hostel once housed Japanese Americans who returned to LA after being interned in World War II, giving them a chance to get back on…
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