“There are 450 beds at Los Angeles Mission, and behind each of those beds is a family,” says Los Angeles Mission CEO, Herb Smith. Indeed, when people become homeless, it... read more →
I have been a volunteer at Los Angeles Mission since June 2014, shortly after I moved to LA from the Greater Cincinnati Area. I was referred to CEO Herb Smith,... read more →
November: It’s a time to give thanks, and for many, it’s a time to come home for Thanksgiving. For college students, it often marks their first trip back since the... read more →
This fall, residents of Los Angeles will vote on Proposition H, a $1.2-billion bond measure to fund the development of new housing for the homeless. The Homelessness Reduction and Prevention, Housing,... read more →
Big Change Advisors creates solutions that turn the way you do business today, into the growth, revenue, and opportunities of tomorrow. In serving the homeless, bridging the current state to... read more →
Philanthropy is a core value in America. People give back for good will and good causes, and they often seek to do business with corporations that share their commitment to... read more →
It’s not traffic. It’s not crime. A recent poll indicates that addressing homelessness in Los Angeles is more important than ever. The poll taken by the United Way and reported... read more →
At the top of many proposals to support L.A.'s homeless population is to provide low-cost, specified housing for the growing number of people currently living in cars and tents throughout the... read more →
In Los Angeles, the mayor has announced a 10-year, $2-billion plan to address the city’s 44,000 homeless people. While the plan involves several key elements, homeless advocates wonder: Will those... read more →
Constantly in the news in L.A. is homelessness: Both the $2 billion plan to address it, and the lawsuits pending against the city for “sweeping” encampments and confiscating possessions. One... read more →