Rams' Andrew Whitworth hands out gifts to kids, grocery gift cards to families for the holidays
While Whitworth can't take the field this Sunday due to a leg injury, the 4-time Pro Bowler continues to make a difference off the field.
LA Councilmember introduces city's first 'Tiny Home Village' for those battling homelessness
The City of Los Angeles plans to open its first “Tiny Home Village” for those battling homelessness in North Hollywood in January.
LA woman creates online business to help give to those in need
There are so many people in need locally and globally, that at times it can feel overwhelming. But you can make a difference in many small ways.
Concerns of animal abuse grow after video shows dog getting caught in middle of fight between homeless couple
Video showing a homeless couple fighting at an encampment in downtown Los Angeles is sparking concern amongst locals after the couple’s small dog was caught in the middle and tossed to the ground.
Shipping containers in South Los Angeles becoming homes for the homeless
The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has led to an increasingly desperate situation for thousands of homeless people living on the streets. One organization believes it can be part of the solution — by turning shipping containers into homes.
Veterans battling homelessness surviving the cold
Wednesday is Veteran's Day, as there will be virtual celebrations and parades across the country. But the day won't be much different for one group of homeless veterans living near a wealthy West Los Angeles neighborhood.
Transitional housing program helping to get veterans off the streets of LA
The homeless crisis in Los Angeles continues to grow.
Beutner announces $1 million investment to help homeless LAUSD students, students in foster care
Superintendent Austin Beutner announced Tuesday that the Los Angeles Unified School District will invest $1 million to support students experiencing homelessness and those who are part of the foster-care system.
Free laundry services offered to homeless in LA area
Southern California Gas Co. and The Laundry Truck LA teamed up to unveil the nonprofit organization's newest trailer to provide free mobile laundry services to homeless people in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Study finds that nearly 270,000 K-12 students in California were homeless last year
Nearly 270,000 kindergarten through 12th students in California experienced homelessness during the 2018-2019 school year, according to a report released Monday by UCLA.
Los Angeles receives additional $13 million in homeless funding
Los Angeles was awarded an additional $13 million in the fifth round of California Homekey funding to purchase and rehabilitate housing units and convert them into long-term homes for those experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless.
Mission to get computers, internet access to homeless LAUSD students
Beloved Watts community activist 'Sweet' Alice Harris is announcing a huge partnership and outreach to get computers and reliable internet access to homeless students in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Homeless Orange County family living in bus still waiting to get EDD checks
Many of the stories you see on FOX 11 News and Good Day LA are the result of people reaching out to us via our social media channels. They are all worthy stories, but this one was particularly touching - at least to us.
First round of California 'Project Homekey' grants sent out; project aims to fund homeless housing
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday said the state will start award Project Homekey grants to local governments to house homeless people.
LA City Council approves funding for several homeless housing solutions
The Los Angeles City Council agreed to allocate tens of millions of dollars toward homeless housing projects and programs, but also voted to require more oversight of the way the money is spent.
COVID-19 cases among homeless in Los Angeles County less than overall population, officials say
People experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County are testing positive for the coronavirus at rates far lower than among the population at large, a health official said Wednesday as he breathed a sigh of relief about the fate of the area’s most vulnerable residents during the pandemic.
LA homeless youth numbers rose more than 18.5% compared to 2019, agency says
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority released data on Thursday that showed young people continue to fall into homelessness at a higher rate than they can find housing.
The difficulties of distance learning for families facing homelessness
Distance learning can be hard for any student, but for kids facing homelessness there are extra added challenges.
First San Fernando Valley bridge home site opens with Alex Trebek's support
The first A Bridge Home shelter in the San Fernando Valley, which opened today in North Hollywood with the support of "Jeopardy!'' host Alex Trebek, has 85 beds for homeless people to help them transition to permanent supportive housing.
Gov. Newsom attempts to fix California's 'failure' to address homelessness with buying motel rooms
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday spoke in Pittsburg, Calif., saying that he has long wanted to remedy California's "failure" in addressing homelessness with a new initiative called "Project Home Key."