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Our Mission

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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Together, We Are Changing Lives

Last Year:

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individuals experiencing homelessness were engaged by outreach teams who connected them to services, referrals and housing resources.

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formerly homeless individuals received ongoing services in permanent supportive housing.

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adults and children escaping unsafe homes were served through Sojourn domestic violence services.

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Happening at The People Concern

Kensington Campus

Kensington Campus

Now partially open, Kensington Campus is the largest fully integrated community of its kind in the Antelope Valley. Upon completion, the 14-acre therapeutic community will offer 156 interim housing beds and 150 permanent supportive housing units, with the first 100...

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FlyawayHomes

FlyawayHomes

The People Concern and FlyawayHomes have created a strategic partnership to launch and scale an innovative, fully-integrated, sustainable solution to ending homelessness. Their partnership leverages over 55 years of experience of The People Concern and the pioneering...

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SHWASHLOCK PROGRAM

SHWASHLOCK PROGRAM

The SHWASHLOCK program has provided people experiencing homelessness a safe, welcoming environment to meet their hygiene needs with dignity for nearly three decades.

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Inspiration Corner

Ashlyn & Cleo smiling after receiving dog food provided by K9 Connection & the NKLA Coalition for Shelters & Rescues!

Ashlyn & Cleo smiling after receiving dog food provided by K9 Connection & the NKLA Coalition for Shelters & Rescues!

During the COVID-19 crisis K9 Connection’s Pets’ Landing Project, one of ten programs under the umbrella of The People Concern, was able to supply 188 bags of dry pet food to our program participants! The Pets’ Landing Project was initiated by K9 Connection in response to the needs of people and their pets experiencing homelessness. They provide essential services including food, crates, leashes, collars, harnesses, beds, tele-training for people placed...
A message of gratitude from one of our PSH residents

A message of gratitude from one of our PSH residents

"The People Concern,⠀ How can I thank you? Saying 'thank you' doesn't seem enough. I was afraid to ride the bus to the market today, so afraid I got off. After trying to order groceries from Kroger, they refused to come to a neighborhood like mine. I was so frustrated. Then after returning home and disinfecting with alcohol, there was a knock on the door. A grocery bag just for...
Matthew & Nito Padilla

Matthew & Nito Padilla

Matthew and Nito Padilla, moved into a hotel room as part of California's Project Roomkey. For Matthew, a 34-year-old with a pacemaker and asthma, this initiative could be life-saving. “At the shelter I was constantly getting up, checking on him,” said Nito Padilla. “And here I know he’s safe. I know he’s OK.”
Stacey

Stacey

“I recently got my Section 8 voucher. I am excited about that! My case manager has been amazing. I am going to be getting myself together and continuing my sobriety.” – Stacey, Program Participant
Benjamin

Benjamin

Benjamin began experiencing homelessness six years ago, after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He’s been a participant in our interim housing program since 2018 and has made great improvements in his physical and mental health. Today, he is well on his way to fulfilling his New Year’s resolution – finding a home of his very own!
Lashornda – “Oh thank you so much, I love you Roxanna!”

Lashornda – “Oh thank you so much, I love you Roxanna!”

After being released from prison with no housing or employment, Lashornda found herself living on the streets, and remained unhoused for over two years. In 2019 she became connected with The People Concern’s E6 Outreach and began working with her Peer Case Manager Roxanna towards permanent supportive housing. Thanks to Lashornda’s dedication and Roxanna’s commitment to finding her a permanent home, Lashornda now has part-time employment at Homeboy Industries selling...
“Connected a program participant to a case manager fluent in ASL”

“Connected a program participant to a case manager fluent in ASL”

"I was able to connect a program participant who is deaf and experiencing homelessness to a case manager at the Access Center who is fluent in American Sign Language!" - Brandice Valentino, C3 Beach Outreach Santa Monica.