66,000 Experiencing Homelessness in L.A. County, SGV Cities Tackle the Humanitarian Crisis
Permanent housing limited in supply
(This is the first in a series of articles focusing on the need to house people experiencing homelessness permanently.)
Homelessness is a colossal issue in Los Angeles County. Exacerbated by the coronavirus, it has become a serious health concern, but there is some good news and some dedicated, deeply committed individuals to help those in need.
In Los Angeles, as one of the city’s large homeless encampments was being broken up by police last week, hundreds of protesters faced off with officers. Additionally, multiple journalists were also arrested despite showing media credentials.
People Assisting the Homeless, among the state's largest nonprofits working to end homelessness, announced today that it has received nearly $1 million in grants to increase awareness of its Los Angeles-based LeaseUp program.
By City News Service
Feb 4, 2021
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - People Assisting the Homeless, among the state s largest nonprofits working to end homelessness, announced today that it has received nearly $1 million in grants to increase awareness of its Los Angeles-based LeaseUp program.
LeaseUp launched three years ago with the support of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority enables property owners with vacant units to connect with service providers like PATH and with prospective renters. The program helps transition formerly homeless people into vacant units, benefiting renters and owners alike. Since 2018, LeaseUp said it has secured more than 4,000 units of subsidized rental units from more than 600 property owners and managers for Angelenos either experiencing or at risk of homelessness.