The People Concern

04/29/2026

Denim Day is a global campaign that challenges sexual violence and the harmful myth that clothing can ever imply consent.

The movement began after a court ruling in Italy wrongly suggested that because a survivor of sexual assault wore tight jeans, consent must have been given. In response, people around the world began wearing denim as a visible act of solidarity and a rejection of victim blaming.

Today, on the last Wednesday of April, we wear jeans to stand with survivors and speak out against stigma, shame, and misinformation. Through trauma-informed programs like Sojourn, mental health care, and community outreach and education, we work to support healing, strengthen prevention, and help create safer communities.

Join us this Denim Day by standing with survivors and helping end victim blaming.

04/28/2026

Marco was first introduced to The People Concern through Studio 526 where he joined our arts program. While there, he was connected to our different services and was eventually housed in June of 2025.

After experiencing homelessness for nearly half a decade, Marco has used his experience to foster a sense of community and brotherhood among the people around him. He now works as a Peer Leader at Studio 526, supporting any and all would-be artists that walk through the doors.

We're honored to share Marco's story and to feature him during our annual gala.

04/22/2026

Did you know that all City departments made their case to the Mayor and City Council on April 20th?

From then until May 20th, the Budget and Finance Committee will hold hearings, ask questions, and review budget memos to create Los Angeles’ budget. Programs like the Skid Row Housing Assistance Program (Skid Row HAP) can be at risk of having fewer resources for move-in costs such as rent, furniture, and basic household needs.

Your voice matters! You can contact your elected officials and urge them to prioritize housing, homeless services and domestic violence programs in the upcoming budget.

Check the link in our bio.

04/17/2026

We recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Safe Harbor I in Wilmington, an important step toward expanding permanent supportive housing for formerly unhoused families in Los Angeles County Service Planning Area 8.

Developed by TPC Homes in partnership with Holos Communities () Safe Harbor I will bring 50 units of permanent supportive housing to the community, including 49 two-bedroom residences and one manager’s unit. The four-story building will also include supportive service offices, on-site property management, a community room, roof decks, and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces that support connection, stability, and long-term housing success.

This groundbreaking marks a meaningful investment in housing that helps families move forward with the support they need to thrive.

04/08/2026

For more than six decades, The People Concern has worked alongside our community to ensure that everyone has access to housing, health care, and safety.

This year, we come together to celebrate A Decade United and the collective effort that continues to move this work forward.

Join us on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the Peterson Automotive Museum for an evening of community, reflection, and purpose as we honor the progress made and the work still ahead.

03/27/2026

For the first time in 10 years, the rate of homeless deaths has seen a decline! This can be attributed to Los Angeles' investment in overdose prevention and mental health and substance use treatment.
The lives of our unhoused neighbors can be traumatic. That is why we prioritize the outreach services, harm reduction services and supportive housing. This suite of services has been a major factor in the health and happiness of the people we serve.

Though, many of the vital services that our clients depend on are being threatened by budget cuts, we must remember that progress is possible and homelessness can be solved. Through a trauma informed lens, we can continue to eliminate the factors that threaten the well being of all Angelenos.

03/25/2026

443 affordable permanent homes will be built thanks to California's Homekey+ program. This program is part of a comprehensive strategy which has resulted in an estimated nine-percent drop in unsheltered homelessness.

Unsheltered homelessness has been a result of a myriad of different reason including a lack of affordable housing. The supportive housing projects funded by the Homekey+ program will deliver real solutions and act as a beacon for people with mental health challenges. These projects will allow them to thrive and and look towards a future in which they never have to experience homelessness again.

We are grateful for the awards distributed by the Homekey+ program. In converting non-residential structures into supportive housing, we are giving a second chance to our unhoused neighbors as well as the buildings that house them.

"St. Vincent is our second Homekey+ project to date and fifth in the Homekey program across rounds, with hopefully more to come.” -Steve Sawiki, Executive Director at TPC Homes

We’re very grateful to the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and Los Angeles County Development Authority, who co-sponsored our application and contributed operating and capital subsidy, and the team behind the larger St. Vincent Behavioral Health Campus, our development partner on the project. Special thanks also to Laing Companies, who guided us throughout the application process.

03/13/2026

Preliminary 2025 Point-in-Time data reported to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development shows a 9% decline in unsheltered homelessness across California, the largest reported reduction in more than 15 years.

This shift highlights a clear truth: sustained investment, coordinated systems, and accountable implementation reduce homelessness.

Despite federal funding instability and rising housing costs, California’s local leadership and community-based providers are delivering measurable results.

At The People Concern, we remain focused on serving people experiencing chronic homelessness and advancing strategies that lead to lasting stability.

03/11/2026

Redtail Crossing is officially open in Westchester!

As the neighborhood’s first 100% affordable housing community, Redtail Crossing brings 102 homes, including 40 permanent supportive housing units for people who have experienced homelessness.

With supportive services provided by The People Concern, residents will have the resources and stability needed to move forward.

Thank you to the many partners who made this community possible, including Community Corporation of Santa Monica, the City of Los Angeles, HACLA, Los Angeles Housing Department, National Equity Fund, J.P. Morgan Community Development Banking, Century Housing, and Westside Regional Center, along with local leaders and community advocates.

Together, we’re expanding housing and hope in Los Angeles.

Photo credit: Sasha Renee Photography

02/23/2026

Self-care is a step toward healing.

At Cloverfield, staff and volunteers from Sojourn hosted a Self-Care Fair for female-identifying clients, creating space for comfort, connection, and renewal. Through donated clothing, personal care items, and shared time together, participants were able to reconnect with themselves and celebrate community.

This event was made possible thanks to the generosity of our community partners:

Stephanie Covington Armstrong, and stylists Elizabeth Stewart and Erin Walsh from Chic Relief

Petitgrain Boulangerie

Starbucks Santa Monica

Olivia’s Florería

Nail Talk by Bre

Moments like these help restore dignity and remind each person that they are seen, supported, and valued. Because healing happens not only through housing and services, but through care, belonging, and community.

01/20/2026

“People don’t have to go off-site. It expedites people getting into care faster.” — John Maceri, CEO, The People Concern

The Los Angeles Times highlights the St. Vincent Behavioral Health Campus and the power of centralizing housing and services to better support people experiencing homelessness. We look forward to the positive impact this new campus will bring to our community.

For the full story, check the link below.

Private investors purchased the shuttered St. Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles and are partnering with nonprofits and government to turn the campus into a one-stop shop for homeless people to seek help.