HOPICS

This week's career fair was poppin’ off —19 vendors, +50 clients, and endless opportunities! A huge thank you to everyone who showed up and made it an unforgettable event!

Dear Social Media Manager, Wanted to share these with you. Yesterday, I was able to meet with several Assembly Member and Senate offices in Sacramento alongside other advocates at the Housing California conference to advocate for more funding for affordable housing and homeless services.  Wanted to share if you think this is worth a post. -Associate Director, Access and Triage  

The real power in success comes from persistence. It’s not about avoiding setbacks, but about showing up again and again, even when things get tough. The journey might not always be easy, but every step forward counts. #Persistence #Resilience #KeepMovingForward #GrowthMindset

"Laissez les bons temps rouler" is a Cajun French phrase that means "let the good times roll". It's the official slogan of Mardi Gras in New Orleans. #HOPICS #community

HOUSING SUCCESS Sneak Peak thanks to our Pathway Home Program. #StaffSubmission

#shoutout to LA’s BEST | Afterschool Enrichment Program: Explore. Engage. Expand. “LA’s Best plays a vital role in the lives of unique and talented elementary school students who attend over 200 LAUSD schools in neighborhoods with the fewest resources yet the greatest needs. Every school day and during summer, each LA’s BEST student receives a nutritious meal, academic support and the opportunity to participate in a wide array of enrichment activities – at no cost to families. The LA’s BEST Summer Program mirrors our program during the regular academic school year where children are engaged in experiential learning opportunities around language arts, sports, student wellness and lots of fun.” Operations Office 📍711 East 14th Place Los Angeles, CA 90021 📞 (213) 745-1900 

Every person has a story, and every story matters. 🌍 Let’s work together to create a world where no one has to face homelessness alone. #EndHomelessness #TogetherWeRise #MakeADifference

Just a little taste of this year's Homeless Count Event. Shoutout to everyone who made it happen, including: LAHSA, St. Joseph's Center, PATH, The People Concern, LA Family Housing and many others.

📢 New Case Study: Tackling Racial Disparities in LA County Homelessness Black residents make up 31% of the homeless population, even though they are only 9% of the County’s total population. But change is happening. A new case study from the Los Angeles County Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) Initiative explains how unfair systems have caused homelessness among Black residents—and how the County is making changes. Key points include: 🔹 20 recommendations to address racial differences in homelessness. 🔹 The LA Housing Assessment Tool (LA HAT): A tool to help people access housing. 🔹 How the Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System (HOPICS), Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), and LA County’s ARDI Initiative are helping improve outcomes for people without homes. This case study shows how to create fair solutions. Read more: https://shorturl.at/EyGPR

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