COVID-19 has affected people across the globe, but it has had a severe impact upon those without a home in Los Angeles County. With lockdowns and the inability to find work, many people are struggling to keep a roof over their heads — leaving many with little options. Homelessness is a complex issue: It’s often […]
On Saturday, March 9, 2019, around 600 people descended upon Union Station in L.A. for Gather Everyone In 2019. Their mission was clear: To help to bring an end to homelessness in Los Angeles. Approximately 50,000 people are experiencing homelessness in and around L.A., according to the latest count by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. […]
L.A. is in the grips of chronic homelessness –a ceaseless epidemic that shows no signs of abating. In the past six years alone, the numbers of those without a home, sleeping on the streets, and in shelters in the city of Los Angeles has surged 75%. Currently, it’s estimated that nearly 59,000 people lack a […]
In theory, each and every one of us should have an equal playing deck from the very beginning, to give everyone the best shot at this business called life. In reality, however, some are dealt a good hand of cards, others a bad one. But, regardless of our cards, we are all human beings and […]
For the past six months, I have hit the streets daily to document the life of those who are homeless. Los Angeles County’s homeless population is escalating — it soared 23% in 2016. It is no longer a problem, but a crisis. The number of people on the street is estimated to be 58,000. L.A […]