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.
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...
Charlie an Outreach superstar has placed 50 people into PRK Hotels & 20 people into permanent housing!
Charlie was working as a clerk at a public defender’s office when he decided that he wanted to do more to help the population he was working with. He made the switch and joined The People Concern’s team a little over two years ago as an Outreach Case Manager. ...
Celebrate Art’s Success!
Art’s story embodies the spirit of strength and perseverance, not only through Art’s passion and drive to turn his life around but through the dedicated team who never gave up on him and helped him every step of the way along his journey off the streets and into...
Program Spotlight: Money Management
We are spotlighting our Money Management program, which provides personal banking services to hundreds of program participants. The program also connects individuals to benefits to which they are entitled. The Money Management team provides counsel on creating and...
Commission on Lived Experience with Homelessness
Los Angeles Daily News reported that the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to explore the idea of forming a committee made up of people who are most directly affected by the homelessness crisis - people who are currently or have previously experienced...
Health, Housing + Justice
As part of their Health + Justice series, Venice Family Clinic (VFC) hosted a virtual panel to discuss the intersection of health, housing and justice. Moderator Carla Hall from the Los Angeles Times was joined by The People Concern CEO John Maceri, VFC’s Elizabeth...
The Homeless Front: Where Are We Now?
The People Concern CEO John Maceri and LAHSA Executive Director Heidi Marston joined the Pacific Palisades Taskforce on Homelessness (PPTFH) Community Meeting to discuss the results of the 2020 Point in Time Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, the overrepresentation...
The People Concern’s Dear Neighbor Virtual Celebration
During these unprecedented times, The People Concern has risen to the challenge to adapt our services and work protocols to maintain the safety and mental wellbeing of our staff and program participants. Under the same concept, we took an innovative path and hosted...
HUD’s New Rule Allows Discriminatory Practices against Transgender Individuals
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has initiated a new rule that will allow single-sex homeless shelters to deny access and services to individuals whose biological sex does not align with their gender identity. The rule rescinds the Equal Access to...
A Look Inside Project Roomkey
The People Concern is proud to be involved in Project Roomkey (PRK) as it is our priority to ensure the health and safety of those we serve. PRK, is a joint effort between the state, county, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which aims to move...
Angelenos Demand Justice
This past weekend, angry and fed-up Angelenos risked their health and the health of their loved ones and took to the streets of Downtown LA to demand justice for George Floyd. On May 25, George Floyd, a 46-year-old, unarmed, black man was murdered by four Minneapolis...
The Impact Your Support has on our Neighbors during COVID-19
The People Concern CEO John Maceri led a live webinar educating our supporters on measures The People Concern is taking to address COVID-19. “Last week the agency implemented an Emergency Work from Home Protocol. We have divided our tasks into essential services for...
The Intersection of Womanhood and Homelessness
National Women’s History Month originates from the very first “International Women’s Day” in 1911. In 1987, Congress designated the entire month of March “Women’s History Month”. National Women’s History Month is a time to honor women’s contribution to American...