NEWSROOM & Media Kit

Welcome to The People Concern newsroom. Here you will find recent press releases, articles as well as logos and other images for use in news stories.

Mission Statement

The People Concern believes no one should have to live on the street or in a violent household. Our staff, volunteers and those we serve work together to address the effects of homelessness, poverty, mental and physical illness, abuse and addiction. Our programs empower the most vulnerable among us to improve their quality of life – housed, healthy and safe — and become active participants in the community. We also work to educate the broader community and improve public policy.

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Vanessa Moreno

Director of Communications and External Affairs

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⇒ COVID-19 UPDATES

In the News

Santa Monica Mirror | September 30, 2022

The People Concern $250,000 Donation Match Helping Malibu’s Unhoused Population

Santa Monica Daily Press | September 29, 2022

Fire season encampment clearance rules resume in Malibu

Santa Monica Daily Press | September 26, 2022

Malibu homeless population drops by 66% following large 2021 encampment clearances

Canyon News | September 20, 2022

2022 Homeless Count Shows Reduction In Malibu

The Malibu Times | September 16, 2022

The People Concern nonprofit announces $250,000 matching gift for Malibu’s homeless

Palisiadian Post | September 15, 2022

LAHSA Releases Annual Homeless Count Data, Revealing Uptick in Countywide Numbers

Yo Venice | September 9, 2022

Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority Releases 2022 Homeless Count Results

FOX 11 | August 25, 2022

Newsom’s NEW Plan to Fight Homelessness

CBS | August 25, 2022

Newsom unveils new initiative to bring services directly to the homeless

Office of Governor Gavin Newson | August 24, 2022

In Los Angeles, Governor Newsom Announces $694 Million in Homekey Awards to Create More than 2,500 New Homeless Housing Units Statewide

Santa Monica Daily Press | August 22, 2022

Mayor, Local Officials and EAH Housing Announce the Start of Construction for The Laurel, a Santa Monica Supportive Housing Community

ABC 7 | August 17, 2022

Elliott Williams, Director of Recruitment on ABC 7

RAND | August 16, 2022

L.A. Program to Divert Homeless from Jail into Supportive Housing Decreases Use of County Services

The Malibu Times | August 12, 2022

The city of Malibu renews contract with The People Concern

The Malibu Times | August 3, 2022

Annual homeless connect day in Malibu set for Sept. 22

City of Santa Monica | August 2, 2022

Santa Monica Homelessness Success Stories

LA Weekly | July 28, 2022

The Newly Built Missouri Place Affordable and Permanent Supportive Housing Opens on the West Side

The Los Angeles Times | July 28, 2022

Letters to the Editor: Did Project Roomkey really just end without a permanent housing plan?

Yahoo News | July 27, 2022

New Affordable Housing Coming to Los Angeles with $72 Million in Financing from Greystone Affiliate, America First Multifamily Investors, L.P.

The Malibu Times | July 19, 2022

Letter to the Editor: Well done

The Los Angeles Times | July 13, 2022

Hollywood’s Finest

The Los Angeles Times | July 13, 2022

Hollywood’s Finest

Beauty Matter | July 12, 2022

No Filler Necessary: Yoursuper’s Strategy for Success

NBC | July 11, 2022

Concerns Over Rvs Parked Illegally Overnight in Malibu

Santa Monica Mirror | July 8, 2022

The People Concern Is Empowering People to Rebuild Their Lives

Santa Monica Daily Press | June 30, 2022

Experts say master leasing and adaptive reuse will house homeless faster

Forbes | June 30, 2022

Want To Implement A Growth Mindset? 14 Tips For New Nonprofit Managers

USA Today | June 12, 2022

Online data, medical records could be used to put women in jail under new abortion laws

Spectrum News 1 | June 2, 2022

Drug overdose deaths skyrocket in Skid Row

USA Today | May 28, 2022

‘The world doesn’t care’: Homeless deaths spiked during pandemic, not from COVID. From drugs.

Palisadian Post | May 26, 2022

Multi-Agency Task Force Surveys Hillsides for Fire Threats, Encampments

Daily Bruin | May 26, 2022

Confections for a Cause creates Bruin baking community, supports local charities

LA Post | May 23, 2022

Councilmember O’Farrell, ABS Properties Break Ground on Nearly 100 Units of Senior Affordable Housing

The Malibu Times | May 22, 2022

Outreach team reports 137 homeless individuals contacted

Our Weekly | May 20, 2022

Lancaster eyes more funding for public service projects

LA Weekly | May 17, 2022

Joel Mchale Hosts Go Campaign’s Vintage Hollywood Fundraiser

Antelope Valley Press | May 16, 2022

Lancaster adopts public service project plans

Urbanize | May 11, 2022

Modular supportive housing unwrapped in Watts

Santa Monica Daily Press | May 9, 2022

Santa Monica’s homelessness crisis prompts a new wave of programs and services

NBC | May 7, 2022

As deaths of homeless people rise, L.A. to appoint new leader to tackle crisis

LAist | April 27, 2022

This LA Jail Program Is A Huge Success. So Why Can’t It Take On More People?

Los Angeles Times | April 21, 2022

L.A. says it can’t take care of its sickest and most vulnerable. The county isn’t buying it

KCRW | April 18, 2022

Malibu wants to shelter its unhoused somewhere else. Can they do that?

Good Day LA | April 15, 2022

The face of homelessness is changing

Associated Press | April 10, 2022

America’s homeless ranks graying as more retire on streets

Los Angeles Times | April 9, 2022

Column: ‘This work speaks to my heart’: A student helps take primary medicine to the street

Santa Monica Daily Press | April 9, 2022

Breaking the cycle of chronic 911 calls

Spectrum News 1 | April 6, 2022

‘I wouldn’t be alive’: Skid Row gets mental health services in Spanish

City of Santa Monica | April 4, 2022

Outreach Programs and Field-Based Teams to Address Homelessness

Bevnet | April 1, 2022

Plant-Based Super Foods Brand Your Super Launches in Target Stores April 10

Forbes | March 29, 2022

14 Simple Ways Nonprofit Leaders Can Acknowledge Staff Contributions

Los Angeles Times | March 26, 2022

Wellness center opens on L.A.’s skid row, will provide mental health care services

GoodDay LA | March 25, 2022

Skid Row wellness facility looks to bring mental health services to heart of homeless crisis

Urbanize LA | March 23, 2022

Mixed-use affordable housing complex breaks ground in Lincoln Heights

Santa Monica Daily Press | March 12, 2022

Could Newsom’s new mental health court be a fix for local homelessness?

Malibu Times | March 4, 2022

Homeless Task Force informed on shelter programs from city officials

Palisadian Post | March 3, 2022

PPTFH Conducts First Homeless Count Since 2020

The City of Santa Monica | February 28, 2022

Santa Monica Homeless Count 2022

Santa Monica Daily Press | February 28, 2022

k9 connection

Associated Press | February 23, 2022

LA spending up to $837,000 to house a single homeless person

Associated Press | February 17, 2022

Crime, homelessness frame race for mayor of Los Angeles

Associated Press | February 17, 2022

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Granted $339 Million in 2021, Marking the Largest Grantmaking Year in its History

HUDUser.gov | February 7, 2022

Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Project Is a Catalyst to Long Beach Neighborhood Plan

Palisadian Post | February 3, 2022

‘The Sisters are Back’

Cal Matters | February 2, 2022

The people behind California’s plan to end chronic homelessness

Hey SoCal | February 1, 2022

LA Works, 10th Council District launch program to help re-housed Angelenos

LAist | January 25, 2022

Garcetti Calls For ‘Aggressive Outreach’ At Encampments, But Stops Short Of Pausing Sweeps In LA

Urbanize | January 25, 2022

EAH Housing selected to redevelop Downtown Santa Monica parking garage

Market Watch| January 24, 2022

Affordable housing for at-risk Seniors in the County of Los Angeles breaks ground

Yahoo News | January 23, 2022

Los Angeles changes its approach to homelessness as crisis moves beyond Skid Row

Palisadian Post | January 20, 2022

Marguleas Makes Annual Donation to Village Green

Santa Monica Daily Press | January 20, 2022

City releases comprehensive report on homeless services in Santa Monica

The Registry | January 12, 2022

Three Affordable Housing Developments Totaling 177 Units Planned for Los Angeles

Yahoo.com | January 10, 2022

Greystone Affiliate, America First Multifamily Investors, L.P., Provides $42 Million in Construction Financing for Supportive and Homeless Housing in Los Angeles

Santa Monica Daily Press | January 10, 2022

Council to review plans for housing development at Parking Structure 3

Spectrum News 1 | January 7, 2022

As omicron spreads, LA County’s homeless community braces for impact

2021 Press Mentions

In Touch Weekly | January 6, 2021 – Hot Pics: What Your Favorite Stars Are Up to This Month
LA Weekly | January 6, 2021 – Arts Calendar
Poosh.com | January 8, 2021 – Your Sustainable Living Starter Kit
PressleyHouse.gov | January 15, 2022 – Pressley, Gomez, Colleagues Call on President-Elect Biden to Extend Eviction Moratorium on First Day in Office
WHAS 11 | January 15, 2021 – ‘This Is Us’ actress supports Louisville-based nonprofit on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Eurweb.com | January 31, 2021 – Homelessness in America: Are Homeless Encampments A Sign of a New Normal? EUR Special Report
Los Angeles Times | February 4, 2021 – This year’s homeless count was canceled. Is it time to rethink it?
Palisades Post | February 4, 2021 – PPTFH Addresses ‘Street Drugs and Homelessness’ at First Meeting of 2021
ABC 7 | February 8, 2021 – Outreach Organization on a Mission to Help Get Those Experiencing Homelessness Off the Streets, Into Homes
Santa Monica Daily Press | February 10, 2021 – Santa Monica residents featured in Super Bowl weekend
Santa Monica Daily Press | February 11, 2021 – ‘LA Hope Dealer’ Corie Mattie brings epic interactive mural to 7th and Colorado
LifeHacksLA | February 24, 2021 – The Real Answer To Ending Homelessness in LA with John Maceri from The People Concern
Animal Planet | March 12, 2021 – The Puppy Bowl: Senior Spotlight

The Malibu Times | March 13, 2021 – Nearly 25 Homeless Malibu Fire Victims Have Found Housing
Spectrum News 1 | March 17, 2021 – Artists Create Community Quilt to Help Those in Need
ABC 7 | March 18, 2021 – SoCal nonprofit making sure homeless individuals don’t miss out on stimulus checks
BISNOW | March 28, 2021 – Modular Construction Projects For Homeless Housing Gaining Visibility
Patch | March 30, 2021 – Vaccine Clinic Gives People Experiencing Homelessness First Doses
Patch | April 8, 2021 – Inside The Race To Vaccinate People Experiencing Homelessness
Forbes | April 13, 2021 – MTV Tees Up 200 Businesses, Non-Profits For Inaugural Mental Health Action Day
Santa Monica Daily Press | April 15, 2021 – Homeless Americans finally getting a chance at COVID-19 shot
AV Press | April 18, 2021 – Valley Oasis Shines in Homeless Battle
The Argonaut | April 28, 2021 – The People Concern Helps Those in Need
Larchmont Buzz | April 30, 2021 – CD 4 Announces New “Conversations” Series and More Informal Neighborhood Meetups
Los Angeles Times | May 10, 2021 – Editorial: Service providers get homeless people off the streets and into housing. Pay them what they need
BisNow.com | May 12, 2021 – Big Developer Gears Up For New Modular Play
Crosstown | May 20, 2021 – COVID cases among people experiencing homelessness fall sharply
Santa Monica Daily Press | May 26, 2021 – LA’s unhoused population plagued by an epidemic of mental illness
KCRW | May 27, 2021 – Project Homekey: Can LA’s aging motels help solve the city’s homeless crisis?
Yahoo News | May 30, 2021 – Jane Lynch, Martin Sheen & More Step Up To Benefit L.A. Homeless With The People Concern And LA Chefs For Human Rights
USA TODAY | June 14, 2021 – Bug infestations, tent-lined streets: California’s homelessness crisis is at a tipping point. Will a $12B plan put a dent in it
My News LA | June 29, 2021 – Bank of America Gives Grants to 104 LA-Area Nonprofits
Newsweek | July 6, 2021 – Once Homeless, Now I’m a Multi-millionaire. Biden’s Homelessness Plan Will Fail | Opinion
Santa Monica Daily Press | July 10, 2021 – Newly Funded Community Response Unit Will Help Firefighters Fight Homelessness
Santa Monica Daily Press | July 12, 2021 – SMPD and Service Providers Address Uptick in Homeless on Local Beaches
LA Business Journal | July 19, 2021 – With Donations Declining, LA Nonprofits Face Post-Pandemic Challenges
The City of Long Beach | July 19, 2021 – The city of Long Beach Celebrates Grand Opening of New Affordable Housing Development in Midtown
Global Bridge Foundation Podcast | July 20, 2021 – Solutions to Homeless Challenges with John Maceri, Episode10
Los Angeles Sentinel | July 29, 2021 – New Permanent Supportive Housing unveiled in Council District Eight
LA City Views 35 | July 29, 2021 – The Ray Grutzmacher FlyawayHomes Grand Opening Press Conference

Palisadian Post | August 5, 2021 – PPTFH Guest Speaker Addresses ‘A Pending Homelessness State of Emergency?’ at Recent Meeting
Washington Post | August 5, 2021 – California spending billions to house homeless in hotels
News Net | August 10, 2021 – Housing for Homeless in California-LA County

Healthy Skeptic, MD Podcast | August 13, 2021 – Unpacking the Homeless Crisis with John Maceri

Forbes | August 16, 2021 – How To Strike A Balance Between Accountability And Empathy In The Workplace
The Los Angeles Times | August 20, 2021 – L.A. had a golden opportunity to house homeless people in hotels — but fell short of its goal
Santa Monica Daily Press | August 23, 2021 – Cedars-Sinai Support Strengthens Safety Net Organizations in Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital Area
Beverly Press | September 2, 2021 – Raman motion seeks potential storage facility locations
LA Business Journal | September 13, 2021 – Using Innovative Processes to Bring New Homes to the LA Community
Los Angeles Times | September 20, 2021 – The number of babies infected with syphilis was already surging. Then came the pandemic
Antelope Valley Press | September 21, 2021 – City gets Kensington update: All 150 apartments in housing complex leased
Beverly Press | September 23, 2021 – Raman calls for funds for Encampment to Home Program
CBS | September 29, 2021 – Project Roomkey Fell Short Of Expectations In LA County, Experts Say
KCRW | October 11, 2021 – California’s Homekey effort offers stability to Angelenos living on the streets. But most of the housing isn’t permanent yet
Los Angeles Times | October 21, 2021 – Podcast: We know how to fix the syphilis surge. Will we do it?
Daily Trojan | October 21, 2021 – Panel discusses toxic dating behaviors
Multi-Housing News | October 27, 2021 – R.D. Olson Kicks Off Los Angeles Affordable Projects
Spectrum News 1 | November 3, 2021 – Affordable housing developer announces 3 new projects in LA
Forbes | November 8, 2021 – 15 Strategies For Keeping Nonprofit Teams Connected And Motivated
KCRW | November 15, 2021 – $1.2 billion and 5 years later, why has Prop HHH built only a fraction of its promised homeless housing units?
Associated Press | November 16, 2021 – Moët Hennessy USA Joins Forces with Gabrielle Union, Harry Shum Jr, Christy Turlington Burns and Hennessy Ambassador Henry Golding, to Refresh our Hosting, Guesting and Gifting Skills While Also Giving Back during the Holidays
KTLA 5 | November 18, 2021 – NETFLIX’s “Arcane” Bake Sale – The People Concern mentioned at 1:59
Santa Monica Daily Press | November 25, 2021 – The People Concern celebrates their 11th annual Give Thanks & Gobble
LAist.com | November 29, 2021 – Accountability Check: Street Outreach At Encampments In Downtown
Forbes | December 7, 2021 – 14 Essential Agile Practices For Nonprofit Organizations
ABC 7 | December 7, 2021 – Cleanup underway at homeless encampment near Olvera Street in downtown LA
Spectrum News 1 | December 12, 2021 – Unique homeless outreach program involves housed people in the solution
Spectrum News 1 | December 16, 2021 – First Christmas indoors: Homeless woman gets new lease on life
Beverly Press | December 16, 2021 – City Council approves Encampment to Home program
Web Wire | December 23, 2021 – From Youth Development to Medical Research: Hearst Foundations Announce Fall Grants Totaling $9.7 Million
Palisaidan Post | December 23, 2021 – Sharing Gratitude
Santa Monica Daily Press | December 24, 2021 – Give back this new year with these volunteer and donation opportunities
Fox News | December 26, 2021 – Potential solutions to homeless crisis in Los Angeles

2020 Press Mentions

NBC News | Jan 25, 2020 – How California’s Homelessness Crisis Surged
Malibu Times | Feb 6, 2020 – Shelter, Parking Possibilities for Malibu’s Homeless
CNN.com | March 3, 2020 – Homeless and a voter: Inside LA’s new outreach program
Santa Monica Daily Press | Mar 16, 2020 – Homeless shelters and outreach teams work to fight coronavirus
VegOutMag.com | Mar 27, 2020 – Billi Elish’s Mom Partners with L.A. Vegan Restaurants to Feed Those in Need
USC Annenberg Media | Mar 28, 2020 – Unemployment, underfunding and still trying to serve: Volunteer organizations during COVID-19
Santa Monica Daily Press | Apr 9, 2020 – City Hall Launches Coronavirus Relief Fund
Santa Monica Daily Press | Apr 13, 2020 – L.A. Turning to Hotels to Shelter Homeless Population
Downtown News | Apr 8, 2020 – Domestic Violence Shelters Work Around Coronavirus
Los Angeles Times | Apr 22, 2020 – Are Homeless Shelters ‘A Nasty Experiment’ During Coronavirus? L.A Says No and Opens More
MSNBC | Apr 24, 2020 – California Struggles to Deal With Homeless During Virus Outbreak: A Conversation with John Maceri The People Concern CEO, and Andrea Mitchell MSNBC, Andrea Mitchel Reports

NBC 4 | March 4, 2020 – Lancaster Develops Center to House Homeless People

The Malibu Times | May 6th, 2020 – Malibu’s Homeless Receive Service, Still Waiting for Housing
Santa Monica Daily Press | May 7, 2020 – Santa Monica Plans to Cut Funding to Programs for Low-Income Residents
The Los Angeles Times | May 8, 2020 – Coronavirus testing has come to skid row. But what happens when infected patients disappear?
KTLA 5 | May 12, 2020 – The People Concern outreach worker Ciara DeVozza discusses outreach in skid row, rapid testing, and factors that put people experiencing homelessness at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19.

Associated Press | May 17, 2020 – California homeless quarantine in hotels, more rooms needed
Los Angeles Time | June 6, 2020 – Coronavirus testing on skid row: The Pandemic in Photos
Spectrum News 1 | June 4, 2020 – LA Health Care Workers Scramble to Test Homeless for COVID-19
Atlantic Council | June 18, 2020 – Houseless in a Pandemic: How Community “Shows Up” For Their Own to Survive and Thrive Together
John Maceri on POTUS: Non-partisan Political Talk | June 24, 2020

John Maceri KNX Interview | June 22, 2020

County of Los Angeles | July 1, 2020 – Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas Tours The People Concern’s Newly opened C3 Homeless Services Center

Jewish Telegraphic Agency | July 2, 2020 – Los Angeles has a major homelessness problem, These Jewish groups are helping by opening their parking lot.
Los Angeles Post-Examiner | July 5, 2020 – How This Affordable Housing Group is Supporting its Residents during COVID-19
Los Angeles Times | July 24, 2020 – The apartment was ready in February. Four months later, Terrance moved in
Roland Martin Unfiltered | July 28, 2020 – John Maceri guest appearance

Downtown Los Angeles News | August 4, 2020 – New homeless services center opens in Skid Row
Santa Monica Daily Press | August 6, 2020 – Amidst the pandemic challenges of homelessness continues to rise
The Argonaut | August 12, 2020 – Venice Family Clinic’s Health + Justice Series Tackles Housing, Homelessness, Race and Incarceration
Santa Monica Daily Press | August 13, 2020 – Santa Monica Motel Shelters High-Risk Homeless People From COVID
LAist | August 24, 2020 – A Bridge To Where? Few Exit LA’s ‘Temporary’ Homeless Shelters For Permanent Housing
John Maceri on Marketplace Morning Report | September 22, 2020 – COVID-19 makes a difficult voting process for people who are homeless even harder – John Maceri at 1:00

Antelope Valley Press | October 11, 2020 – AVC Poised to Aid Homeless Students
Los Angeles Times | October 17, 2020 – She was suffering on the streets of Santa Monica. Here’s what it took to rescue her
CNN.com | October 18, 2020 – Shipping containers in Los Angeles becoming homes for the homeless
Streets Blog LA | October 19, 2020 – Kensington Campus Opens in Lancaster Providing Temporary Housing, Permanent Housing, and Jobs for Antelope Valley’s Homeless
Santa Monica Daily Press | October 20, 2020 – Homeless Street Teams at Work During COVID-19
LA Society Page | November 10, 2020 – The People Concern Continues to Help the Most Vulnerable in LA
Antelope Valley Press | November 13, 2020 – Kensington Receives Aid City Helps Developers with Final Phase of Construction
FOX 11 Los Angeles | November 23, 2020 – Shipping Containers in South Los Angeles Becoming Homes for the Homeless
Los Angeles Magazine | November 25, 2020 – These 11 Organizations Are Working Hard to Stem the Tide of Homelessness in L.A.
VOA News | November 25, 2020 – In Los Angeles, Shipping Containers Serve as Homes for Homeless
World | December 2, 2020 – A bridge back to the streets?
Cedars-Sinai.org | December 7, 2020 – Cedars-Sinai Connects Patients to Services for Homelessness
Thrillist | December 21, 2020 – How an Olive Oil Cake Raised Thousands of Dollars During the Pandemic
Santa Monica Daily Press | December 23, 2020 – Mural

PRESS RELEASES

September 15, 2022 | The People Concern announces $250,000 matching gift for housing Malibu’s unhoused population

The People Concern just announced that Joan and Burt Ross, Malibu residents and longtime supporters of The People Concern, will be matching donations made to The People Concern up to $250,000 for the express purpose of helping Malibu’s unsheltered move into permanent supportive housing throughout Los Angeles County.

July 11, 2022 | Phase Scientific Donates More than 4,000 INDICAID COVID-19 Tests to The People Concern

Phase Scientific Donates More than 4,000 INDICAID COVID-19 Tests to The People Concern, a Leading Provider of Homelessness Services, to Bolster Los Angeles Testing Initiatives.