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This just in! Funding for LAHSA’s long-delayed provider contracts is now being released by HUD. Some of these contracts expired early this calendar year, leaving providers scrambling to maintain critical services while awaiting renewed agreements and funding.
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Thursday, September 24, the Ninth Circuit upheld Judge Carter’s court order, providing important clarity for LAHSA and our community partners. HUD must release approved FY2025 Continuum of Care funding to local homeless service providers,
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On Friday, the LAHSA Commission was presented with the findings of the independent KPMG review that was finalized earlier this month. The agency has already reduced its payment backlog, improved invoice processing, and coordination with funders,
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Several factors contributed to this year’s homelessness increase, each pointing to the need for a unified approach to addressing homelessness by providing flexible funding that can be used on housing and improving the social safety net.
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A vital victory for our unhoused neighbors! Today, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (Hon. David O. Carter) temporarily blocked HUD’s suspension of LAHSA and the related action HUD took against the Los Angeles Continuum of Care (LA CoC).
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Homelessness has increased across the City of Los Angeles and LA County. After years of decline, homelessness has risen due to funding cuts affecting the homeless services sector. Without adequate resources, more people will remain on or return to the streets.
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The 2026 Homeless Count results are now live! Visit LAHSA's website to view the full presentation and learn more about the current state of homelessness in Los Angeles.
lahsa.org/documents?id=10113…
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“We must do everything in our power to ensure those funds continue reaching the people who rely on them.” These words from LAHSA’s interim CEO reflect what is at stake as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) moves to suspend critical federal homelessness...
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One of LAHSA’s key Los Angeles Continuum of Care responsibilities is managing the region’s Coordinated Entry System (CES), which assesses the needs of people experiencing homelessness and connects them to available housing opportunities.
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Success means making it easier and faster to help Angelenos move from the streets into housing. In this video, LAHSA’s Interim CEO shares the agency’s priorities and vision moving forward.
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Last month, LAHSA Interim CEO Gita O’Neill and LA City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado visited Sacramento together advocate for continued HHAP funding to support regional solutions to homelessness. Partnership remains critical to this work.
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As LAHSA enters a new phase, we’re guided by five principles: coordination, accountability and transparency, data, rehousing, and relationships. We are LAHSA, the backbone of 85 cities and hundreds of providers.
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There are so many steps and people involved in helping one person move into a home, and we would all do it again to make sure one less person is on the streets. Thank you to every provider, social worker, and outreach team. Congratulations, Nick, another person housed.
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The Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program has helped place over 100,000 Californians into permanent housing. Bring California Home celebrates this milestone and thanks state leaders for investing in proven solutions.
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Funding cuts are already impacting homeless services across LA and California, putting critical progress at risk.
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LAHSA is improving how we collect HC data with QuickCapture, faster, more accurate, and safer for volunteers. The results in Los Angeles have been so effective that other cities are now studying and adopting this approach. Learn more: link in bio.
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LAHSA, as CoC lead, is focused on one goal: making it faster and easier for people experiencing homelessness to get into housing through strong data, equitable CES, regional alignment, and system coordination. Proud to serve the largest Continuum of Care in the country.
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“I make myself available 24/7 because people experiencing homelessness don’t have set hours.” Staff like Jessica embody the LAHSA spirit. This work has no off switch. Jessica, thank you for your leadership and for helping change lives across the County.
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Helping Angelenos achieve stability is deeply fulfilling work for LAHSA. Many of us take something as simple as a shower or restroom for granted, but offering that dignity and privacy to clients makes the work of bringing people indoors profoundly meaningful.
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Meet people where they are; that’s the empathy needed in homeless services. If it means sitting on the ground, our outreach team does it. At LAHSA, making sure clients are seen and understood is always a top priority.
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The cubicles of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority are filled with unsung heroes, including Jade, our Communications Specialist. She keeps the public, elected officials, and staff informed, shaping the narrative of homeless services. Thank you, Jade.
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“Would I recommend the shelter to anybody? Yes!” Cynthia, once unhoused, found safety in interim housingwith her two dogs—and now has a home of her own. With help from LAHSA and Hope for Home, she began her path to permanent housing. Interim housing is the way home.
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Each night of the Homeless Count ends with validation to ensure accuracy. Deployment Site Coordinators review tallies with volunteer counters to verify the data they collected—the first filter in the process. Thank you to every volunteer for dedicating your night to this effort.
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“My story recently changed—from homeless to homeowner.” Meet Tiffany, Advisory Group Coordinator for LAHSA’s Lived Experience Advisory Board (LEAB). She helps elevate the voices of unhoused Angelenos and shares vital resources, including the @CalHFA homeownership program.
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Accuracy is a top priority at LAHSA, and we’re accepting proposals under our RFP for Homeless Count Professional Services for Statistical and Demographic Surveying. We invite qualified experts to submit a proposal. The submission deadline is 4/27/2026!
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Before the rain hit, LAHSA outreach teams acted. On Dec. 19 in Castaic, our outreach team met Richard, an unhoused veteran. After days of follow-ups and visits, the team secured a motel voucher before the rain. Our team continues daily support. We never give up on our clients.
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During a severe winter storm, LAHSA outreach teams responded to immediate risk. On Christmas Eve in Lancaster, our outreach team checked on Felicia, who had lost her RV. They provided dry clothes, food, and emergency motel placement at the Regal Lodge, keeping her safe and warm.
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During the holiday storms, prevention saves lives. HET members Abel and Daphne urged Kevin near Compton Creek to relocate as weather worsened. Thanks to their ongoing follow-ups, he trusted them and accepted a motel voucher. This is the power of consistent outreach.
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During a severe winter storm in Lancaster, LAHSA Outreach staff Luis and Sheridan secured a motel room for Shelby after weeks of trust-building. They helped him get medical care, arranged Recuperative Care, and gave him safety and hope for the holidays. Thank you both.
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On Dec. 26, during a winter storm, LAHSA outreach team members Francisca and Loxley refused to give up, making call after call to find safety for an unhoused mother and baby. With space at @UnionRescueMission, they drove to reunite them. Outreach is showing up, no matter what.
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Huge thanks to our 2026 Homeless Count volunteers. Your selflessness saves lives across Los Angeles. The data you collect drives real action in addressing the homelessness crisis. Angelenos caring for Angelenos. Never stop.
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During the storm, LAHSA outreach teams prioritized medically vulnerable clients. Lorraine, Sarai, and Oscar from our outreach team didn’t stop looking for Rolando after his hospital discharge. Through their persistence and advocacy, he was matched to the Devonshire Travelodge!
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As winter storms hit LA, outreach teams work urgently to get people indoors. On Dec. 26, our team went above and beyond to help a family stranded in Pomona after their only possession—their vehicle—broke down. Fuel, a jumper, and a motel kept them safe. Outreach in action!
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Thursday, Jan. 29, LAHSA Interim CEO Gita O’Neill and Commission Chair Amber Sheikh joined Amrit Singh on Spectrum News to discuss the Homeless Count, RAND research, the state of homelessness in LA, and the County’s new department. Watch via the link in our bio.
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On this episode of LAHSA 101: Learn how LAHSA leads the LA Continuum of Care to help people obtain permanent housing. We lead by driving outreach, shelter, and housing through trusted nonprofit partners to address homelessness. Watch more on our YouTube.
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Thank you to everyone who volunteered for the 2026 Homeless Count! Due to LAHSA's process improvements, 99% of observations were captured digitally, the app ran smoothly, and there were 36% fewer make-up tracts. Results are expected late spring/early summer.
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Grab a friend and register to help make a difference in the lives of our unhoused neighbors. The Count continues tonight, and there’s still time to volunteer. Click the link to register! count.lahsa.org
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Last night, LAHSA kicked off the annual Homeless Count at Inner City Law Center with Angelenos and City officials. Volunteers hit the streets to count our unhoused neighbors. The Count continues for two more nights! Sign up via the link in our bio.
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The Homeless Count is your chance to make sure Angelenos experiencing homelessness are recognized, seen, and counted. If your New Year’s goal is to give back, the 2026 Homeless Count is a great place to start. Register now at count.lahsa.org!
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Los Angeles is at a critical moment. Funding cuts and delays at the local, state, and federal levels threaten housing stability for more than 16,500 Angelenos. Protecting housing and keeping people off the streets must remain a shared priority.
Read more: latimes.com/california/story…
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Today, in remembrance of the 2025 LA Fires, Councilwoman Park and Council District 11 honored LAHSA and other City employees at City Hall for their courageous work during the Palisades fires. Grateful to our staff who answered the call to serve LA.
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Everyone deserves to be seen, including our unhoused neighbors in LA. The 2026 Homeless Count is your chance to ensure the unhoused are seen and counted and to give back to your community. Register now at count.lahsa.org!
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Now expanded to 8 shelters and over 330 bed across LA County—LAHSA’s Winter Shelter Program is saving lives and bringing unhoused Angelenos inside during wet winter weather, such as the recent holiday storms. Shelters are open through March 2026.
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Housing Angelenos efficiently and fairly is LAHSA's top priority. The new LA HAT tool uses a trauma-informed approach to identify needs and reduce barriers to housing. As the CoC lead, we’re working closely with providers and clients to build a better system for everyone.
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Our Outreach Teams have been in the field since extreme weather warnings came in last week—and will keep working through the holidays—helping our unhoused neighbors find safety. We are proud and grateful for their dedication! Check out the photos of lives impacted.
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As the Los Angeles Continuum of Care lead, LAHSA has launched the Los Angeles Housing Assessment Tool (LA HAT) for our Coordinated Entry System! Deputy Chief Community Opportunity Officer Saba Mwine explains how this new tool was revised and streamlined to improve housing access.
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A powerful winter storm is here. Our Emergency Motel Voucher program is active, and Outreach Teams are working hard through the holidays to bring unhoused neighbors to safety. Learn more & get storm safety tips on our YouTube channel. Stay safe!
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It’s time to take action! You can sign up to volunteer for the 2026 Homeless Count starting Monday, October 20. Grab a friend and register to help make a difference in the lives of our unhoused neighbors. This small decision can have a huge impact. count.lahsa.org
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