After being released from prison, Christian enrolled in the Phoenix House rehab program. While there, the 33-year-old was able to participate in the Center for Employment Opportunities where he worked on the Caltrans crews as part of the LA:RISE Transitional…
read moreIn an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 among people experiencing homelessness, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) outreach team members have used a new mobile app to conduct more than 36,000 wellness checks since April. The “HOTSpot” app,…
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Bradley, a 24-year-old transition- age youth, fell into homelessness after struggling with substance abuse issues. While living near the Los Angeles riverbed, he was engaged by Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority outreach workers, in collaboration with local law enforcement. The…
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Krystal, a 26-year-old single mother of 3, previously lived with her grandmother, where they helped one another to cover housing expenses. Sadly, Krystal’s grandmother passed away in 2017, making it hard for the single mother to afford the house on…
read moreThe family lived in their car for four months before calling 211 for help. Thanks to the efforts of the Los Angeles County Development Authority and other partners, they now live in a 2-bedroom apartment.
read moreEvery day, hundreds of outreach workers are on the streets of Los Angeles County connecting with the most vulnerable people living on those streets. Meet Paula, whose climb from the streets to outreach inspires hope as a member of the…
read moreA multidisciplinary team performs outreach to the homeless population in the Antelope Valley.
read moreWorkers at the Alternative Public Defender’s office prepared kits to be shared with the Skid Row community through Homeless Healthcare Los Angeles on East 4th Street in Downtown Los Angeles.
read moreMembers from the USC Keck Street Medicine Team and the Union Station Homeless Services take to the streets to provide health care for people experiencing homelessness.
read moreGet Together Foundation is currently working with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and other agencies to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the homeless population throughout Los Angeles County. They assembled handwashing kits that contain soap, water, and…
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