There are 51,340 people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles, according to the 2011 Los Angeles County Homeless Count.
The statistics are alarming. But because homelessness has existed for so long, and is so prevalent, it has unfortunately become an accepted reality rather than a social issue requiring immediate attention.
TAKE ACTION
People must first be educated before they can feel moved to take action. October is dedicated to Homelessness Awareness Month, a month-long campaign focused on promoting education and action to end homelessness for people and communities.
A toolkit will be distributed in October to provide information and materials to prepare individuals to participate in this campaign.
DOWNLOAD THE TOOLKIT HERE
(Available October 1)
DECLARE YOUR SUPPORT!
Please declare your public support of Homelessness Awareness Month by filling out your information in the form below.
INFLUENCE YOUR COMMUNITY!
Most of all, we want you to spread the news and advocate within your own community. Please also let us know how many people you’re reaching (or set a goal) so we can track our efforts together. If you have photos of participants wearing the awareness ribbon, please email it to Jessicaw@epath.org and we’ll post online.
Check Out Our Supporters
Name: Natl Alliance for the Homeless
Affiliation:
Number of People Influenced: 12
Geographic Location: USA
Comments:
Elvira can you please tell me where your agency is located at? I would like to referr clients over to your agency. Please post your shelter location on this board. Ty. Mr. Tobias
Name: Nadine Trujillo
Affiliation: Alegria on Sunset(restaurant)
Number of People Influenced: 1000
Geographic Location: Silver Lake
Comments:
I am also a Member of the Silver Lake
Neighborhood Council, a representative at large, also Co-chair the Public Safety
Committee, a perfect vehicle to direct those in need to your doors.
Name: Elvira Barnard
Affiliation: Chicana Service Action Center
Number of People Influenced: 15
Geographic Location: East Los Angeles Area
Comments:
I need to know more about the Session 8 programs. I work with homeless families part of our shelter 30-day emergency program, I do not know where to go or what to do to help them to obtain permeant housing. Pleae helps me.
Name: Jerry Hayes
Affiliation: Wells Fargo
Number of People Influenced: 200
Geographic Location: Los Angeles
Comments:
I've been wearing my orange ribbon at the bank!
Name: Gregory Shaughn
Affiliation: PATH, LA Resident
Number of People Influenced: 1000
Geographic Location: Los Angeles County - San Bernardino County
Comments:
Name: Fallon R Dennis
Affiliation: LA County - DMH - Veteran Outreach Program
Number of People Influenced: 50
Geographic Location: Los Angeles County
Comments:
Name: Gary Antigua
Affiliation:
Number of People Influenced: 1000
Geographic Location: Los Angeles
Comments:
Name: Joel John Roberts
Affiliation: PATH
Number of People Influenced: 3000
Geographic Location: Southern California
Comments:
Name: Marti Noxon
Affiliation:
Number of People Influenced: 100
Geographic Location: Hancock Park
Comments:
Name: Katie Hill
Affiliation: PATH (People Assisting The Homeless)
Number of People Influenced: 1000
Geographic Location: Los Angeles
Comments:
Name: Jeremy Sidell
Affiliation: PATH
Number of People Influenced: 800
Geographic Location: South Bay
Comments:
Name: Jessica Wishan
Affiliation: PATH
Number of People Influenced: 2000
Geographic Location: Los Angeles
Comments:
I am excited to mobilize the community around a cause that is so pervasive in our community. Thank you for the support!
Name: Cali Zimmerman
Affiliation:
Number of People Influenced: 500
Geographic Location: Los Angeles
Comments:
I will be wearing my orange awareness ribbon all month. WOOHOO!!!
