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Social work is about helping others and no one can use that help more than children experiencing homelessness. This is the story of Kristie Allison (MSW ‘20), who is studying at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. She who took advantage of a …
by Matthew Lee On the last day of classes for the Fall 2019 semester, a local non-profit agency called The Giving Spirit came on site at USC for an event where volunteers helped to pack up winter survival kits that will be distributed to people …
Winter Shelter Update NEW SITES ADDED! Our Winter Shelter Program Guide has been updated to include the following changes: Steinmetz Park, Hacienda Heights · The site now has the option of walking up along with being transported to the site. · Starting Monday January 6, the VOALA …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 27, 2019 Los Angeles Homeless Services Community Announces More Than 1,000 Beds for Inclement Weather The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), in coordination with the City and the County of Los Angeles, announced today that nearly 1,200 beds would be available …
“This week was the most impactful of my college experience”, Thornton School of Music student singer “It felt so good to sing and be treated and valued as a person”, Urban Voices Project Singer “Homeless, not helpless… reach out your hand to one another…sharing is …
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By Brenda Wiewel, Director, USC Initiative to Eliminate Homelessness Attendees at the USC Homelessness Summit were treated to an amazing display of artwork created by people who have experienced homelessness in their lives. The exhibition, titled “Community Creativity: Homelessness and Empowerment Through Art,” was sponsored by …
By Brenda Wiewel, Director, USC Initiative to Eliminate Homelessness Thought-provoking discussion was complemented by inspiring music at the USC Homelessness Summit. While the summit was packed with informative panels and motivating speakers, guests were also lucky enough to see a performance by the Urban Voices Choir. The …
(USC Media Institute for Social Change, April 27, 2018) On April 19, USC Media Institute for Social Change focused its efforts on raising money for the homeless. USC MISC partnered with KWIPPIT and joined forces with the hip hop community to host the Project Hope L.A. …
(Huffington Post, April 14, 2018) Most Los Angles residents think of Skid Row as a dark and disturbing place. This dynamic arts community wants to change that. LOS ANGELES ― David Allen smiles widely as he holds up a small blue photo album stuffed with drawings. …
The hip-hop community is speaking out against homelessness in Los Angeles through music. For example, Bishop Lamont and other artists teamed up to write a song reflecting this major crisis. “Invisible” raises awareness and is a call to end the cycle of homelessness in LA. You can watch the …