Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

“When people feel heard and validated, they’re going to understand we’re actually here for the right reasons; it’s not just a job for us.” John’s words ring true for everyone at LAHSA. We all have a deep desire to end the homelessness crisis and help our unhoused neighbors feel human again. To learn more about how John and his team assist Angelenos struggling with homelessness in the South Bay area, head over to our YouTube channel!

While this year’s Homeless Count results are hopeful, homelessness persists at unacceptable levels. The same root causes of homelessness exist throughout the nation – a lack of affordable housing being chief among them – and most Angelenos would need an income of 2.9 times the minimum wage to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles. So, we at LAHSA will remain vigilant in finding solutions for our unhoused neighbors in LA.?

While many Angelenos have heard of LAHSA, there’s still some uncertainty about what LAHSA does. That’s why we are thrilled to introduce LAHSA 101! Dive into our revealing video series to discover more about LAHSA's purpose and work -- both behind the scenes and out in the community -- to tackle the homelessness crisis. Have questions? Contact us directly at [email protected]!

In preparation for this week's extreme heat weather advisory, LAHSA, LA County, and the City of LA are opening hundreds of cooling centers across Los Angeles. The City of LA’s cooling sites can be found in the Cool Spots LA app. Over a hundred cooling centers across LA County can be found at?ready.lacounty.gov/heat! Angelenos are also encouraged to sign up for?NotifyLA.org to receive heat and adverse weather alerts on their phones.?Cooling sites will be open until?9 p.m. on Friday, September 6!

On Tuesday, August 27, LAHSA, CRCD, and Testimonial Community Love Center held a resume workshop at LAHSA’s master leasing site, #VidaDTLA! This gave tenants the opportunity to receive valuable assistance with their resumes so they could compete in the job market. For many, acquiring a job is one of the first steps to getting back on their feet. We’re so proud of all our clients for investing in themselves and their futures!?

It’s often the small things, like showering and eating three meals a day, that we take for granted, and those are the things Juan is looking forward to most as he transitions into his permanent home. Head over to our YouTube to watch how LAHSA stayed with him every step of the way until he was housed!?#WelcomeHome Juan!

The Homeless Engagement Team at LAHSA is dedicated to house every client they work with. True bonds and care are established between our outreach team and the Angelenos we serve, which is why getting them to permanent housing is so rewarding. Head over to our YouTube to watch how Michael got Raymond and his dog?Snowflake?into a home of their own.?#WelcomeHome Raymond!

Life happens, but for some of us, it happens a little harder. That was the case with David, but Jasmine from our Homeless Engagement Team never gave up on him and made sure he had access to every resource available until he was housed permanently. To watch his full story, head over to our YouTube!?#WelcomeHome David!

Have ideas for addressing homelessness? LAHSA wants to invite you, on behalf of the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, to join one of their virtual community listening sessions to strengthen strategies for addressing and preventing homelessness. For more details and to register, click the link in bio!

The 2024 Homeless Count results show that unsheltered homelessness has decreased and there has been an increase in sheltered homelessness, meaning more people are inside, off the streets, and on their way to permanency.?The new LAHSA is making the shifts necessary to improve the rehousing system. We are committed to change and innovation.