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Homelessness Takes Center Stage in ‘Under the Freeway’
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Homelessness Takes Center Stage in ‘Under the Freeway’

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 4, 2019

Six years ago, playwright Brandi Burks opened a new theatrical production, “Under the Freeway,” to highlight homeless people facing the consequences of their life choices. Fast-forward to 2019 and homelessness has reached rampant proportions with the number of individuals in this status escalating at an alarming rate. No longer is it only substance abuse and mental disorders that lead to homelessness, but also economic reasons, housing shortages and a myriad of contributing factors. In light of the today’s situation, Burks is reviving “Under the Freeway” to present the musical stage play on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 8 p.m., at the

City Audit Faults Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority
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City Audit Faults Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority

Sentinel News WireAugust 28, 2019

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A city audit concludes the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority has significantly failed to meet goals for placing people into permanent housing and for referrals to substance abuse and mental health treatment. City Controller Ron Galperin tells the Los Angeles Times the goals set by the city in its contract with the agency are actually a low bar. The audit being released Wednesday says the authority missed seven of nine goals in the 2017-18 fiscal year and five of eight in the last fiscal year. The authority’s director of operations, Heidi Marston, says it can’t place people in

Words of the Week – Changing Times & Cold Hearts
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Words of the Week – Changing Times & Cold Hearts

Brian W. Carter, Contributing WriterAugust 21, 2019

One of my favorite musical groups is Earth, Wind & Fire and I grew up hearing their music all the time on the hi-fi. One particular album is a favorite of mine called “Raise!” and there is a song called “The Changing Times.” The first lyrics ring very true of today: “As you discover changing times, You must have the strength to endure.” We have been in the midst of changing times, but it is getting more evident, as times goes by, these days are getting darker. The shootings, bold racism and rampant homelessness are some of the prevailing signs

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Massive Infusion of $1B Goes to Tackling Homelessness in California, Los Angeles

Sentinel News ServiceJuly 2, 2019

LA Mayor Garcetti & Assemblymember Santiago Applaud New Resources, Call on Legislature to Pass AB 1197 to Get Housing Built Faster Sacramento, CA – The California State Legislature and Governor Newsom agreed this year to spend $1B to address the state’s burgeoning humanitarian crisis: homelessness. $650 million of that spending will fund the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program, formerly known as HEAP, as an addition to the $500 million allocated in last year’s budget. The Chair of the Select Committee on Los Angeles County Homelessness, Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), who represents Skid Row and the surrounding areas, released the

Homelessness Spikes Up 12 Percent in L.A. County
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Homelessness Spikes Up 12 Percent in L.A. County

Elizabeth Marcellino, City News ServiceJune 6, 2019

    Homelessness in Los Angeles County spiked by 12% over the past year to reach an estimated 58,936 people, according to figures released today, with the region’s housing costs outpacing wages and forcing people onto the streets faster than authorities can find them shelter. According to data released by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, nearly three-quarters of homeless people are living in cars, tents, makeshift shelters or on the streets without any apparent cover from the elements. “We have the largest unsheltered population in the nation and one of the largest homeless counts across America. Only New York

Wendy’s Window-Traveling Opens Our Mind and Our Perspective on Life
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Wendy’s Window-Traveling Opens Our Mind and Our Perspective on Life

Wendy GladneyJuly 19, 2018

Traveling across the country as well as abroad allows one to take in a variety of opinions and perspectives. Understanding different attitudes and points of view can help navigate the awkwardness of sensitive topics that I was curious to discuss. As I traveled through various parts of Italy and Greece recently, I had the opportunity to share my thoughts about forgiveness, humanity, hope, peace, love and happiness to a variety of people and what I found is that all of us have the same basic concerns.  One of those concerns pertains to the direction the world and mankind is headed in today’s political and global climate, but overall people still believe in humanity and that goodness will prevail. 

Faithful Central opens Downtown L.A. Campus
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Faithful Central opens Downtown L.A. Campus

Sentinel News ServiceJuly 4, 2018

  Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer and Faithful Central Bible Church, also known as the Family of Champions, has joined forces with Rev. Andy Bales and the Union Rescue Mission (URM) to help meet the spiritual needs of the residents in the Skid Row Community and beyond with the launch of its downtown L.A. Campus on Sunday, July 8. Preaching at a special worship service at 9:30 a.m. inside the Union Rescue Mission, Ulmer and the Family of Champions will transform its 400-seat Chapel from an emergency shelter to an immersive, spirit filled place of worship. The Union Rescue Mission will