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.
Probation In Domestic Violence Cases: What DV Victims can Expect in Court
* Written by Guest Blogger, Jennie Vale. Data from survivor hotlines and service providers during the pandemic found that calls to the National Domestic Violence Hotline from Californians rose by about 17% from March to May in 2020 [1]. While shelter-in-place guidance...
Solving Homelessness: Prevention & Empowerment
On Friday, March 18, 2022, John Maceri The People Concern, CEO joined Mark Loranger, President and CEO of Chrysalis, and Nicholas Salazar, COO of the Fund for Guaranteed Income, with moderator D Fox, Deputy Director of the National Network To End Domestic Violence....
Christina shares how her personal experience with DV lead her to become a Sojourn volunteer!
Meet Christina! Christina first became connected to Sojourn, as a program participant. She was so moved by the support and sense of community that she received at Sojourn that she wanted to give back to others in similar situations and became a Sojourn volunteer!...
Perfect Strangers
*Story by guest writer: Nick Wenzel, Clinical Case Manager, The People Concern. As a rule, human life is rather chaotic. All the more so in the field of homelessness outreach services. There are times, however, when the chaos is briefly suspended and something...
Meet Sonya!
During the coronavirus pandemic, Sonya struggled to find work. She quickly spent her savings on rent and when she could no longer afford her apartment, she was evicted and fell into homelessness. Our team met Sonya when she was living unhoused in Santa Monica....
Petey found his forever home!
At The People Concern, we don't just provide housing and supportive services to our unhoused neighbors, we also care for and support the pets they love. For people experiencing homelessness, a pet is more than just a furry friend - pets provide security, emotional...
Meet Rene!
*Story by guest writer: Nick Wenzel, Clinical Case Manager, The People Concern. The road from homelessness to permanent housing isn’t always a linear path. At The People Concern, our teams provide each program participant with individually tailored wraparound services...
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...
Jori shares what keeps her volunteering with Sojourn year after year
Meet Jori! Jori has been a dedicated Volunteer Support Group Facilitator with Sojourn for over 12 years! Listen to what inspires her to volunteer her time after all these years. Sojourn, The People Concern's domestic violence program, serves victims of domestic...
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...
Carol shares how she became involved with Sojourn and why their work is to important.
Meet Carol! Carol is a dedicated member of Sojourn, The People Concern's domestic violence program. Sojourn serves victims of domestic violence and their children by providing immediate and safe shelter to those escaping abusive households. Through shelter, support...
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...