Blog
The People Concern is at the forefront of ending homelessness and domestic violence in Los Angeles County. We are dedicated to building a more equitable community so that all of our neighbors can be housed, healthy and safe. Education, advocacy and community dialogue are crucial to our work. Our blog takes a deeper dive into social justice and policy topics as they relate to homelessness and domestic violence and provides educational resources, a behind the scenes look into the work that we do and a space for open communication.
Solving Homelessness: Distinguishing between interventions & solutions, a virtual discussion
On Thursday, November 18, 2021, John Maceri The People Concern, CEO joined Julie Lo, Executive Officer, Homeless Coordinating & Finance Council and Nan Roman, President & CEO, Alliance to End Homelessness to discuss the housing and homelessness crisis in L.A....
Program Spotlight: Food Services
The People Concern’s Food Services Program proudly offers healthy, delicious and diverse meals to our interim housing program participants. With the holidays quickly approaching, there is no better time to uplift the importance of a home-cooked meal. Our Food Services...
Meet Guillermo!
Guillermo is a Cuban refugee who came to the U.S at the age of 50. Since moving to the States nearly 30 years ago, he has lost all contact with his friends and family in Cuba. The People Concern’s C3 Outreach Team first met Guillermo while he was living on the streets...
Meet Vicente!
Originally from Mexico, Vicente came to America to give his family a better life. While working and living in the U.S, Vicente began experiencing mental health issues and fell into a deep depression. “Me sentí como una carga para mi familia. Intenté conseguir ayuda...
Meet Carlos!
Carlos fell into homelessness after suffering an injury that left him unable to work. As a predominately Spanish-speaker, navigating the complex world of benefits assistance and social services is a challenge. With no social support system, Carlos didn’t know where to...
Studio 526’s new Arts Program Internship
Studio 526 is The People Concern’s community arts and cultural program located in the Skid Row neighborhood. Rooted in the understanding that equitable access to arts and cultural spaces is essential for all people, communities and is a fundamental human right, Studio...
Meet Alexander!
Following a difficult breakup, Alexandar’s financial stability eroded and his mental health rapidly declined. “That was the beginning, which led to one bad decision after another until I became homeless,” says Alexandar. Surviving on the streets in the midst of the...
Unveiling of the Ray Grutzmacher Family Community Permanent Supportive Housing Facility
The grand unveiling of The Ray Grutzmacher Family Community, our second permanent supportive housing community developed in partnership with FlyawayHomes, was a huge success! Together, with our strategic partners FlyawayHomes, we held a grand unveiling and building...
Meet Matt and Nito!
Matthew and Juanito’s journey with The People Concern has truly been transformational. From outreach to interim housing to Project Roomkey (PRK) to permanent housing, Matt and Nito’s success encapsulates The People Concern’s commitment to meeting people ‘where they...
Tonight! With The People Concern and LA Chefs for Human Rights
We at The People Concern have continued to do the life-saving work of moving our most vulnerable neighbors indoors throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. From Administration to front line staff, our teams across the agency have pivoted and developed innovative ways to...
Meet Albert!
Albert grew up in a very abusive household. His childhood was filled with trauma and neglect. At the young age of 19, Albert fell into homelessness after telling his family he was gay. Albert slept on friends’ couches when he could, but shortly after leaving his...
Meet Albert!
Albert has been on his own since the young age of 14, “I learned the hard way how to take care of myself,” recalls Albert. With no family support, Albert has struggled with homelessness on and off for the past 30 years. After suffering an injury, he could no longer...
From Bottom To Top Docu-Series with Studio 526 Artists
The People Concern is thrilled to partner with actress, producer and filmmaker Bel Delia and actress, writer and producer Annalea Fiachi on From Bottom To Top (FBTT), an 8-episode 'bite size' documentary series that shares words of wisdom straight from the heart of...