New Page for the SFV

Where Do Americans Work?

In low paying jobs…. Read more here https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minimum-wage-2019-almost-half-of-all-americans-work-in-low-wage-jobs/?fbclid=IwAR1MVd-bllvEzNzKCRlMW-kdaTpjvHjSyWqAgUCObZc0Wljjp7GDH3m29o0

The ingredients of homelessness

Drive By Social Work

I got a call yesterday from a hospital about a man living at a nearby gas station. He is holding the free application for a new Driver’s liscence. With a current ID he can access and cash almost a year of Social Security payments. I invited him to come back to my office and enroll […]

Homeless Person’s Memorial Day

Homeless persons memorial day is the first day of winter. Over a thousand people died homeless on the streets of Los Angeles each year. As we watch her Facebook feed and see the famous actors and singers were passing, and we mourn their loss, please take a moment to memorialize the people we saw but […]

Thriftcon L.A.

Love a bargin? Scratch the to be at a flea market…at Thriftcon! More information here https://losangeleno.com/event/december-15-2019/

“Sleep Out”

Tonight, right now, across the United States the Big Sleep Out is happening. Participants are sleeping only in sleeping bags. Here, in Los Angeles, it is cold and raining. 2000 housed folks are expected to sleep on the field of the Rose Bowl to experience homelessness at night. Here is hoping that actual homeless folks […]

Inspiration For Providers of Homeless Services

Thank you, Christina! Inspiration, empathy, Brene’ Brown quote, yes. @LACity @MayorOfLA #HomelesaSummit @LAFamilyHousing

C.E.S. as explained by Ken Craft of Hope of the Valley

We are at the Homeless Summit at CSUN discussing and brainstorming solutions in SPA 2. Do you know that CES is?

#HolidayHomelessDay

I invite you to experience homelessness for 12 hours this holiday season. Do this alone or with others as a free social experiment to see what it is like to not have money, a car, or resources. Post your updates using #HolidayHomelessDay and share your insight.