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.
SCANPH & Enterprise Community Partner’s host a Resident Services Seminar with John Maceri
SCANPH partnered with Enterprise Community Partners to host a unique seminar - Resident Services Seminar: An Introduction to Resident Services in Affordable and Supportive Housing Programs. Resident Services staff are indispensable, fulfilling a role that helps...
John Maceri at the 29th Annual Summit – Reimagining Civic Engagement
John Maceri, CEO of The People Concern spoke at the 29th Annual Empowerment Congress Summit - Reimagining Civic Engagement: Fueling a Movement for a Better Tomorrow, hosted by LA City Councilmember Mark RIdley-Thomas and the Empowerment Congress. This year's virtual...
John Maceri on “Hope Matters’ – a Mt. Olive Lutheran discussion series
John Maceri, CEO of The People Concern and Chair of the Santa Monica Bay Area Human Relations Council, appeared on Hope Matters, a video podcast series produced by Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Santa Monica, California and hosted by Mt. Olive's Senior Pastor, The...
“Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Paws!”
k9 Connection, a program of The People Concern, offers teens the chance to breakthrough learning and life barriers by training and bonding with homeless dogs. Experiential learning enables the teens to find self-esteem, self-determination and empathy while they in...
Program Spotlight: Health & Wellness
The People Concern’s Health and Wellness Program (HWP) was developed in 2017 in partnership with six hospitals: Providence St. John’s, UCLA Santa Monica, UCLA Ronald Raegan, Kaiser West LA, Cedars Sinai and Cedars Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital (MDRH). The program...
Meet Mike!
Mike is a Los Angeles native, born and raised in Boyle Heights. After his mother’s death, his family faced a series of financial hardships. Struggling to find employment and navigate the new family dynamics, Mike felt hopeless. “I became homeless due to economic...
Meet Sharon (and Sissy)!
After her husband passed away, Sharon became a live-in caretaker for an elderly couple. When they too passed, she was forced to move. With nowhere to turn, Sharon found herself homeless at the age of 52. Sharon recalls one traumatic night when her car was stolen, “I...
Meet Gregory!
Gregory was born and raised in South Central LA. He attended UCLA, where he received his bachelor’s and master's degrees. His life changed when he became the primary caregiver for his mom and soon thereafter, his sister. When his mom became ill, “It was one thing...
Program Spotlight: Substance Use Case Management
Jonathan is a Substance Use Case Manager with The People Concern’s Homeless Multidisciplinary Street Team (HMST) team. Our HMST team is a mobile outreach team dedicated to working with people experiencing homelessness who are amongst the highest utilizers of Emergency...
Meet Case Manager, Roger!
Roger is a Case Manager for The People Concern’s Skid Row C3 Outreach Team. During his nearly two years working for The People Concern, his entire outlook on life has changed, "it has brought out empathy and compassion in me that I didn’t think I had," says Roger. "My...
The People Concern Honors Veterans like Bobby!
November 11th is Veteran’s Day, The People Concern honors and celebrates our veterans by bringing awareness to unhoused veterans in our communities. According to the 2020 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count there are 2,918 unsheltered veterans in LA County. Despite...
Domestic Violence in our Community: a Conversation With Experts & Survivors
The People Concern hosted our first ever panel discussion, Domestic Violence in our Community: A Conversation with Experts & Survivors. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this important discussion. We’d like to give a huge thank you to our expert panelists:...
The Intersection of Homelessness and Domestic Violence
A study from 2013 found that safe and affordable housing was one of the most pressing concerns for people seeking to escape an abusive relationship. As October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it’s especially important to understand the intersection of domestic...