The Hell of Homelessness in the City of the Angels
August 1, 2019
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South L.A. Churches Host Day Party for the Homeless
May 30, 2019
The visitors were transported by bus from various shelters and streets in South L.A. and Skid Row.
Local Elected Officials Unite to End Child Poverty
May 23, 2019
Gov. Newsom joins Ridley-Thomas, Burke and Mitchell at South L.A. rally
The Homeless Are Dying In Record Numbers On The Streets Of L.A.
April 25, 2019
Deaths have jumped 76 percent in the past five years, outpacing the growth of the homeless population, according to a KHN analysis of the coroner’s data.
Officials Break Ground on Affordable Housing Complex in South L.A.
April 25, 2019
The 50-unit Residences on Main at 6901 S. Main St. is a joint venture between LA Family Housing and the Coalition for Responsible Community Development.
Councilmember Harris-Dawson and Mayor Garcetti Break Ground on New Bridge Housing in Council District Eight
April 18, 2019
Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Mayor Garcetti broke ground today on a new emergency bridge housing facility that will provide beds for 100 homeless Angelenos at a time, and offer on-site supportive services to help them transition into permanent housing. The project will be the first of Mayor Garcetti’s “A Bridge Home” sites to open in South L.A.
Girl Power: St. Joseph Center Celebrates Women’s History Month with a Panel Discussion on Women Experiencing Homelessness
March 21, 2019
St. Joseph Center put together a panel of experts on how structural, cultural, and economic challenges have contributed to the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles
Report Finds One-Third of L.A. County’s Homeless Are Black
February 28, 2019
The report, which includes 67 recommendations, concludes that racism, discrimination and unconscious bias in public systems and institutions has contributed to homelessness.
Ad Hoc Committee Cites “Systemic Racism” as Critical Factor for Disparity in the Number of Black People Experiencing Homelessness across L.A. County
January 3, 2019
A theme that cut across the committee’s work was that racism has contributed to, and remains intertwined with, homelessness.
The Best of Crenshaw & Around 2018
December 27, 2018
We take a look back on what happened on and around the Crenshaw District in 2018
New App Will Allow L.A. First Responders to `Get Help’ for Homeless
December 6, 2018
Get Help LA app will start in January, with the goal of eventually making it available to the general public.
Los Angeles County “Weekend to End Homelessness” Takes Place October 19-21, 2018
October 18, 2018
This an unprecedented campaign designed to engage, educate and inspire L.A. County residents to get directly connected to their local homeless service providers
Laundry of Love: Day of Homeless Service in Watts
September 27, 2018
Just For You Laundry opened their doors to homeless individuals and families to allow them the complimentary use of washers and dryers.
L.A. County Expands Mobile Shower Program
August 16, 2018
New locations for the showers have yet to be identified, but may include sites near Metro stations.
Disciples on the Move Host 21st Annual Venice Beach Gospel Rally
August 1, 2018
A God-praising, hallelujah-shouting time in the Lord is promised at the 21st Annual Venice Beach Gospel Crusade Rally. According to organizer Joann Daughtry, the free event takes place on Saturday, August 11, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the corner of Pacific Blvd., and Windward St., in the Venice district of Los Angeles. Several local clergy, musicians, speakers and artists will participate. “The goal and purpose of this event is to fulfill what God spoke to me years ago. He said, ‘Bring my people back to me,’” said Daughtry, who invited the public to attend. “Disciples on the Move