Category: homeless

Kind Barber Gives Homeless Man an Amazing Makeover

There are still great people in the world who love to help just for the sake of doing good. Anil’s kindness not only changed Hayri’s life but also inspired us to become better people.


Councilmember Hosts Panel to Combat the Rise of Methamphetamine Use in Los Angeles

Councilmember Nithya Raman hosted a panel addressing homelessness and the methamphetamine epidemic in Los Angeles on Aug. 19, but some residents are critical of the panel’s “harm reduction” policies and say it only ecnourages more drug use.   Methamphetamines are long-acting stimulants to the nervous system that releases more dopamine in the brain than other substances….


COVID-19 Cases Rising Within the Homeless Population  

As California witnessed a surge in the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus cases, which causes the disease COVID-19, homeless individuals are among the most vulnerable, officials say. “People experiencing homelessness are at high risk of severe COVID-19 disease due to underlying health conditions, age, or both,” Los Angeles County Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer said…


4-Year-Old Boy Bought Food and Drinks for the Homeless

What an awesome little young man! Kudos to his parrents who taught him compassion for others. Wishing him blessings and love all his life.


Los Angeles Councilmember Calls for Ban on Homeless Encampments Near Schools

Los Angeles City Councilmember Joe Buscaino called for a ban on homeless encampments from within 500 feet of schools, but his press conference on Aug. 16 was cut short when activists disrupted the announcement. Earlier this month, Mayor Eric Garcetti restored a ban on homeless encampments in public areas. The ordinance also gives city council…


Sheriff Again Slams Los Angeles Leaders’ Homelessness Policy

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva again questioned the approach of government officials tackling the region’s homelessness crisis today, alleging that building new housing units for the homeless only encourages more transients to move here from other parts of the country. The sheriff specifically criticized the Los Angeles City Council’s decision Aug. 10 to…


Los Angeles City Council to Ban Homeless Encampments in 11 Areas

Councilmember Joe Buscaino introduced a resolution to ban homeless encampments in 11 areas of his district on Aug. 10. This comes after Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti restored a pre-pandemic restriction of homeless encampments in public areas after the city council approved the ordinance last week; it also gives council members the ability to ban encampments…


Dropping $5,000 Social Experiment

A good lesson about being kind toward others, and also preserving your dignity and integrity despite a challenging situation.


Man Invites Homeless Veteran Friend to His Wedding, Takes Him to Get Fitted for a Suit

A manager and partner at a club in Austin who has been friends with a homeless veteran for the last nine years is due to get married soon. Wanting his special friend to be a part of his big day, he took him to get fitted for a suit. “I don’t want him to feel…


Los Angeles Police Commission Approves LAPD’s Echo Park Protest Report

The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) report on its handling of the March Echo Park demonstrations was approved by the Los Angeles Police Commission on Aug. 3, citing many challenges the department faced during and after their attempt to clear the park of homeless encampments.  The city’s Parks and Recreation Department and the LAPD attempted to close Echo Park in…