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“Measure H”

An Answer To A Prayer 556 666 Homeless Initiative

An Answer To A Prayer

Ms. Jamiesha Tillman was a survivor of domestic violence, which caused her to leave her housing unit prematurely, along with her four children. They stayed with family and friends as long as they could, then resorted to staying in Ms.…

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Vet Finds Security 650 646 Homeless Initiative

Vet Finds Security

Mr. Davis was staying at West Side Vets in Inglewood, CA for seven years after declining health issues forced him and his family to become homeless. He faced challenges in finding property owners who would accept Section 8 vouchers, working…

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Once Homeless, Now He Drives Change for Others 982 555 Homeless Initiative

Once Homeless, Now He Drives Change for Others

Terrence Pierre, one of more than 1,000 new employees being hired by nonprofit organizations with Measure H funds to expand homeless services, is a man on a mission. As a member of LAHSA’s Homeless Engagement Team, he works the streets…

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Vet Finds Security 788 542 Homeless Initiative

Vet Finds Security

Ms. ltzel B. is a service veteran who became homeless after receiving a 90-day notice from her landlord who wanted to sell the apartment complex. She was not able to secure a new home in time and ended up on…

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Home For The First Time In 20 Years 480 644 Homeless Initiative

Home For The First Time In 20 Years

As far back as many residents in San Pedro can remember, Ed has been sitting at a bus stop and refusing assistance for housing or services. Although Ed did not want to visit the Coordinated Entry System (CES) lead agency,…

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Single Mom Finds Stability 922 620 Homeless Initiative

Single Mom Finds Stability

Darlene Burnett had been in and out of drug and alcohol treatment centers since losing her home in 2013. Sometimes she and her young daughter would sleep in her car. She was referred to the Housing Authority of the County…

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