How we work with the unhoused on our system
It’s been called the shame of Los Angeles. It’s the proverbial elephant in the room. It’s perhaps the biggest societal challenge we face today. And if you live or work in Los Angeles County, it’s impossible to ignore it –– more of our neighbors are experiencing homelessness than any other moment in our history. In 2013, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) counted 39,463 unhoused people living in the county. By 2023