Federal And Local Governments Work To Minimize L.A. Homelessness Population
Home to nine percent of the nation’s homeless population, however, it’s unlikely that the city can solve the problem on its own.
The federal government is currently trying to make its dent in L.A.’s epidemic homelessness with its effort to help get many veterans and chronically homeless people off the streets in 2015.
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While Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has not signed onto The Mayors Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness, the city is looking at a number of innovative avenues to help get L.A.’s homeless population on their feet.
One of the most novel ideas comes from SRO Housing Corporation, a plan to convert the historic Rosslyn hotel into home for low income and homeless populations in Los Angeles—with 75 units reserved for veteran housing.
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