LA 'Tent Cities' Becoming Shantytowns, Expert Says
It’s a common sight in Los Angeles. Thousands of people living in tents on sidewalks, sometimes with trash piled outside their makeshift shelters, conditions that breed typhus and other diseases.
Analysts say the problem is complex, has been decades in the making and that a response requires coord…
LA’s 'Tent Cities' Becoming Shantytowns, Expert Says
It’s a common sight in Los Angeles. Thousands of people living in tents on sidewalks, sometimes with trash piled outside their makeshift shelters, conditions that breed typhus and other diseases.
Analysts say the problem is complex, has been decades in the making and that a response requires coord…
LA 'Tent Cities' Becoming Shantytowns, Expert Says
It’s a common sight in Los Angeles. Thousands of people living in tents on sidewalks, sometimes with trash piled outside their makeshift shelters, conditions that breed typhus and other diseases.
Analysts say the problem is complex, has been decades in the making and that a response requires coord…
Homelessness Is Not Inevitable
Los Angeles has been talking about ending homelessness for years. But the problem has only been getting worse: In the past two years, the homeless population has jumped 12 percent. At an event co-presented by UCLA and Zócalo and moderated by Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez, four panelists--…
HOMELESS IN AMERICA - A LOOK AT THE SHELTERS!
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This show will focus on how we can help the less fortunate who are in shelters. We will discuss how to be proactive. Resources will…
Solutions to Homeless Challenges with John Maceri - Episode 10
Guest John Maceri, chief executive officer of People Concern, an organization that tackles the multifaceted issues surrounding homelessness, joins host Robert Strock. The current cost per unit for permanent housing isn't tenable. People Concern's model is one way to cut costs and connect people wit…
Unpacking the Homeless Crisis with John Maceri
John Maceri has spent his career working with those experiencing homelessness. He now leads "The People Concern", one of the largest social services agencies in the western United States. In today's episode, he makes the case that homelessness is a solvable issue -- we just need the political will …
Homes Cure Homelessness
Welcome back to The Right To Shower, where we believe access to cleanliness is a fundamental human right. This week, host Darius Baxter is joined by the CEO of The People Concern, John Maceri. Together, the pair explore the complexities of homelessness and domestic violence, as well as some of the …
John Maceri, CEO, the People Concern, a nonprofit provider of solutions to homelessness
y investing in solutions for the unhoused, communities can reduce emergency service costs, increase workforce participation, and enhance overall economic productivity. Homelessness is also closely linked to public health issues, e.g., mental health problems, substance abuse, and the spread of infec…
Why some advocates say Trump's plan to institutionalize homeless people won't work
A recent executive order from President Trump calls for sending some mentally ill or addicted homeless people to involuntary treatment, known as civil commitment. Los Angeles homelessness expert John Maceri explains more. And, both Democratic and Republican lawmakers are calling for Trump to addr…
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