Los Angeles Homeless Services Coalition

About Me

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Coalition is a tax-exempt, non-for-profit charity formed as a union between Democracy for Change and Los Angeles Youth Network, one of the most successful and effective non-profit homeless shelters in LA county. Right now Los Angeles has over 80,000 men, women, and children sleeping on the streets. To put that into persepective, the homeless populations of Chicago, San Fransisco, and New York City only make up 2/3 of LA's. This makes LA the homeless capital of the United States. Over 41% of LA's homeless people are women and children, and 10,000 are kids. These groups are incredibly vulnerable and routinely fall victim to physical abuse and prostition. This can lead to HIV/AIDS and other serious diseases.

My Interests

If we all work together and raise awareness, we can make a huge dent in this crisis. There is no reason to have this many people on our streets. To find out how you can help visit us at our website www.lahsc.org

I'd like to meet:

We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about working for social change and justice, and who are interested in saving the lives homeless women and children. Social Activists, Caring people, non-profits and social service workers, students, and recent graduates are encouraged to check out our excellent job opportunities!!! Visit our website at www.lahsc.org (see link) for more information

Heroes:

"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing." Albert Einstein

My Blog

Rapper Pras from the Fugees now on Skid Row - A Documentary

by Ayesha K. Faines | May 4, 2008 9:19 PM | Permalink | Comments (1) Pras.jpg Pras Michel, founder and member of the Grammy award winning hip-hop trio, The Fugees, visited Yale for a screening of...
Posted by Los Angeles Homeless Services Coalition on Wed, 14 May 2008 05:58:00 PST

Skid Row Video Series / WHAT CAN U DO?

Since the "Skid Row" video series went up online, I have received an incredible amount of emails and other contact from prospective activists. I was so surprised that most of them were kids from arou...
Posted by Los Angeles Homeless Services Coalition on Wed, 14 May 2008 05:51:00 PST

Article on Need for Housing

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Posted by Los Angeles Homeless Services Coalition on Wed, 14 May 2008 05:44:00 PST

Homeless Makeover

..TR> Fred Jordan Mission's 19th Annual Mother's Makeovers for Hundreds of Underprivilged Mothers ..TABLE> ..TBODY> .. --> BeginEditable "release" --> LOS ANGELES, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- On...
Posted by Los Angeles Homeless Services Coalition on Wed, 14 May 2008 05:32:00 PST

LAYN Testimonial

Joey's Story ..TR> ..TR> "I don't remember my mother, she died when I was two. I guess dad couldn't handle raising me alone, he used to get drunk alot and beat me. Even once I remember he trie...
Posted by Los Angeles Homeless Services Coalition on Wed, 14 May 2008 05:23:00 PST

LAYN Testimonial

..TR> Ginny's Story ..TR> "I was six months pregnant when I got to the shelter. The baby's father split and my parents didn't want me there. They have too many other kids. Even though I am ...
Posted by Los Angeles Homeless Services Coalition on Wed, 14 May 2008 05:22:00 PST

LAYN Testimonial

Derrick's Story ..TR> "I'm a fourth generation gang member. It's a way of life, from my great-grandfather, to my grandfather, to my dad and now me. I never had to think twice about it. I drop...
Posted by Los Angeles Homeless Services Coalition on Wed, 14 May 2008 05:20:00 PST

Testimonial from LAYN

Cathy's Story ..TR> "My mother had really bad mental problems and my father always wanted to have sex with me. Three years after I ran away from home, I hit rock bottom and walked into the sh...
Posted by Los Angeles Homeless Services Coalition on Wed, 14 May 2008 05:17:00 PST

From Skid Row to Disney Hall!!!!

Steve Lopez: Points West From Skid Row to Disney Hall October 9 2005 Nathaniel was in a panic over what to wear."I can't wear these grubby things," he said, taking stock of clothes that bore the stain...
Posted by Los Angeles Homeless Services Coalition on Thu, 27 Jul 2006 03:03:00 PST

Homelessness Part 5

Steve Lopez: Points West Urban Renaissance Meets the Middle Ages October 20 2005 They're yours for the taking: Luxury lofts in downtown Los Angeles, with rooftop pools, swanky cabanas, and views of Po...
Posted by Los Angeles Homeless Services Coalition on Thu, 27 Jul 2006 02:55:00 PST