As we move into the Spring of 2016 in DTLA, I think
it is important for us all to remember how fortunate
we are and to keep in mind those of us that are not
as fortunate. As a friendly reminder here is the issue
we experience , on any given night in LA, 44,359
people are homeless, 4,362 are homeless Veterans
and 14,118 are chronically homeless (long-term or
repeated homelessness, often coupled with a disability.
This reality negatively impacts our communities, our
businesses and our society. Recognizing the significant work being done in Los Angeles to manage
homelessness, we identified the need to create a
bigger tent and a collective strategy to address all of
the facets of a complex problem.
Home For Good is an initiative to end Veteran homelessness and chronic homelessness by the end of
2016, and ultimately all homelessness in LA County. Launched in December 2010 by United Way of
Greater Los Angeles and the LA Area Chamber of
Commerce, it is a collective and countywide effort of
over 200 cross-sector organizations.
We see the consequences.
ECONOMIC IMPERATIVE: Homelessness costs us
nearly $1 billion.
homelessness. “And, here in LA, the United Way and
Chamber of Commerce have brought public and
private partners together for an incredible program
called Home For Good” -First Lady Michelle Obama
Our Progress:
www.hacollab.weebly.com
Take Action:
www.homeforgoodla.org/take-action-3
I invite you to become aware, to get involved and to
decide once and for all, it is time to end homelessness in DTLA. There are plenty of new funding opportunities to help end homelessness. On any given
day, there are over 44,000 individuals experiencing
homelessness in L.A. County. Like you, United Way
believes that everyone deserves the warmth and
safety of a home. Each year, United Way and over 30
public and private funders invest in long-term solutions to end homelessness. Through the Home For
Good Funders Collaborative, the initial focus has
been veterans and chronically homeless individuals. The Collaborative is now accepting proposals
from eligible community organizations working to
strengthen systems, improve housing development
and provide services to end homelessness in L.A.
County.
To apply, please visit:
MORAL IMPERATIVE: People are dying on the streets. www.homeforgoodla.org/grantseekers
to download the RFP document and for more inforCOMMUNITY IMPERATIVE: We know we can do bet- mation, including FAQs, key dates, deadlines, and
ter for our communities.
templates, please contact [email protected].
Did you know that: 1 in 225 veterans are homeless
in LA. 1 in 8 veterans are living on the street of LA
served this country. Over 90% of homeless individuals live outside of Skid Row. 30% of individuals live
with a mental illness.
The Solution: We believe that as a community we
can end veteran homelessness and chronic homelessness by the end of 2016, and eventually all
homelessness in LA County. Solutions to homelessness are 43% cheaper