Officials celebrated the opening of a new health clinic at the Union Rescue Mission operated by the Department of Health Services. The clinic provides primary and urgent care services and expects to serve 4,000 patients annually.
read moreGovernor Gavin Newsom joined local officials to tour the Safe Landing community in South L.A. The State of California donated 10 trailers to temporarily house local families experiencing homelessness until permanent housing is secured.
read moreThe first of 10 trailers sent by Governor Gavin Newsom arrived in L.A. County to help alleviate California’s homeless crisis. The trailers will temporarily house 10 homeless families with children who are currently living on the streets.
read moreThe 2020 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is underway, with hundreds of volunteers canvassing 4,000 square miles over 3 nights to record the scope of the homeless crisis in real-time.
read moreWith homelessness among seniors on the rise, L.A. County is leading a coalition to help bring vulnerable older adults into safe, secure housing. Meet Margarita, who lost her home and battled illness but now, at the age of 73, has…
read moreThe spirit of the season was on full display at the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, where volunteers hosted a holiday luncheon with a range of services for residents of the San Gabriel Valley experiencing homelessness.
read moreAn unprecedented mobilization to combat and prevent homelessness has led to a major expansion of outreach workers out on the street. Meet one of them—a physician’s assistant who is bringing healing to the homeless while protecting the health of the…
read moreAfter a job loss sent Calvert spiraling into homelessness and 13 years on the streets, he now has renewed hope with permanent supportive housing and a special relationship with a service provider — forged from singing the Blues with the…
read moreWhat happens when a pet parent experiences homelessness? See how the Department of Animal Care and Control steps in to give furry family members a temporary loving home while their parents find their family a forever home.
read moreA dance residency at a senior housing complex uses movement and storytelling to help residents overcome mental and physical challenges and build community. For formerly homeless resident Allen Taylor, the workshop enhances the sense of belonging he no longer takes…
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