Dear Friends, As many of you know, we have a crisis of homelessness in this nation, and it is particularly acute in Los Angeles and in Venice. In recent weeks, with encampments in Venice growing, the community dialogue has become heated. Some people have spread distorted or false information, and then demanded action based upon … Continue reading »
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Let’s Help the Homeless for the Holidays
Councilman Bill Rosendahl is urging his constituents to spread some holiday cheer and help the homeless this holiday season. The Councilman for the 11th District announced a donation drive for the homeless over the weekend. Each of his three offices will collect toiletries, clothing and other necessities that can be used for the Winter Shelter … Continue reading »
Roadmap to Housing Places Two More Before Holiday
People Assisting the Homeless -the organization responsible for assisting Councilman Bill Rosendahl with the Roadmap to Housing Program- has a very important update as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday. According to an email from PATH, the organization is assisting two more vehicle dwellers with finding and securing permanent housing. This brings the total number of … Continue reading »
UPDATE Roadmap to Housing
Our partners at People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) have more great news for Councilman Bill Rosendahl and his initiative to help those living in their cars and campers find permanent housing. According to a PATH spokesperson, three more clients have been placed in their own apartments thanks to the Roadmap to Housing Program. “All of … Continue reading »
LA Times: West LA Shelter Opens Early
The West LA Emergency Shelter is up and running — and providing some much needed assistance to the homeless — as reported in the LA Times. In the story, the reporter introduces the reader to some of the people receiving assistance, as well as explaining the influx of homelessness in Venice and Westchester. Earlier this month, Councilman Bill … Continue reading »
Roadmap to Housing Continues to Excel
Councilmember Bill Rosendahl’s Roadmap to Housing program continues to excel in the 11th District! In a recent email from People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), two more clients have been placed into permanent housing. Here’s an update from Tomasz Babiszkiewicz, Venice Program Manager: One client has been homeless for 10 years and has been living in a red … Continue reading »
Westside Winter Shelter Program Prepares for Early Start
The Westside’s Emergency Winter Shelter Program will open six weeks early this year to help deal with a sudden and dramatic increase in homelessness in Council District 11, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Councilmember Bill Rosendahl announced today. Starting October 15, First to Serve will provide 50 shelter beds each night at the West LA Armory. … Continue reading »
