Homeowners can play an important role in moving people off the street and into a stable place to live. Have you thought about renting out a room in your house, your backyard house, granny flat, in-law apartment or Accessory Dwelling…
read moreThe results of the 2018 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count are in, and they show some encouraging trends. For the first time in four years, homelessness has decreased in L.A. County. During a press conference on May 31, local officials…
read moreResults of the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count are in; Pacific Park Plaza in La Puente gets a makeover; see how technology can improve the foster care system.
read moreAfter experiencing homelessness and receiving help from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, Johnny Smith is safely housed and hoping to pay it forward. Smith was one of 150 applicants to attend LAHSA’s first job fair of 2018. The agency…
read moreAn unprecedented series of investments by Los Angeles County is helping to boost the supply of affordable housing. As high rents place many at risk of homelessness, these developments mean housing and hope for thousands of people. Learn more in…
read moreHelp wanted on the front lines of homeless outreach; the 2020 Census is already underway; Metro is creating the workforce of tomorrow; splashdown through the eyes of children at L.A. County pools.
read moreAt a recent evening in Venice, the community came together to hear directly from people who have experienced homelessness and now are using their experiences to help others. “Stories From the Front Line” was part of the Everyone In campaign…
read moreA state-of-the-art new library features kiosks to check out laptops, reading machines and loads of programs for teens and adults. What’s more, a senior housing complex for seniors rises above. For these lucky residents, a short elevator ride opens a…
read moreThe Board of Supervisors has voted unanimously to expand a program that provides showers, hot meals, health screenings and more to people experiencing homelessness. The mobile shower program started at two locations—Whittier Narrows Recreation Area and unincorporated East Pasadena—with help…
read moreHack for LA recently brought coders, developers, engineers and leaders from different sectors together as part of a National Day of Civic Hacking. The focus of the event was on homelessness and how experts and the community could work together…
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