Los Angeles Mission

Serving our friends and neighbors experiencing #homelessness in LA's downtown #SkidRow district since 1936.

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In 90 days, a Skid Row shelter outpaced some of LA’s biggest media. This isn’t just a milestone. It’s a shift. 15 million views. Not ads. Not outrage. Just real stories: survival, change, hope. We’re sharing the stories no one else will while changing lives inside our walls.

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VERY DEMURE, MR. CARELL:

“Steve Carell is making sure Altadena-area high school seniors will make it to their prom after the community was devastated by the Eaton Fire. Carell appeared in a video on Tuesday that played for about 800 seniors at six high schools this week.”

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Authorities have confirmed that antiques were stolen. The woman, Karen Mastey, was caught by CHP wearing a “Palisades Strong” shirt and proudly shared by the officers. She also had started a GoFundMe for victims of the fires. She was arrested at her home.

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Is the new armed guard service app Patriot in LA the practical answer for those worried about homelessness and street threats?

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LA fast food workers are already struggling to make ends meet and living close to the poverty line, paycheck to paycheck, and homelessness - and now it's been found that 1 in 4 fast food workers in LA were paid below minimum wage.

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First, Tyler The Creator showed love to LA and donated meals during his sold-out shows at Crypto Arena. Now, TMZ is hyping up LA Mission’s Chef Erik Grant—has LA found its next great food icon? Real meals, real impact, and a viral moment worth sharing. 🍤📸

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While thousands packed into https://t.co/UYalWx2nrk Arena for Tyler the Creator’s concerts, something just as meaningful was happening a few miles away—his team was delivering meals to Skid Row.

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The new wildfire relief fund by the Latino Community Foundation, which has just released $2.1M in targeted grants, is sparking hope in communities hit hard by the wildfires.

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As LA picks up the pieces after the wildfires and prepares for the long-haul of recovery, numerous solutions and proposals like this rent freeze are being discussed. Critics note that legal protections do not solve the underlying problem of lost income.

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LA County just approved prioritizing low-income wildfire victims first in the queue for housing vouchers across the city. HOW TO ACCESS: First-Come, First-Served Distribution through LA County Housing Choice Voucher Program. Check the LACADA website for more information.

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The historic Sears site in Glendale is set to become 682 new homes featuring 15% affordable units, a brand new 38,100‑sq‑ft public park, and dynamic community spaces—all part of a $370M redevelopment that kicks off in Q3 2024.

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🚨 WATCHING CLOSELY (Via LA Times): Fundraisers went viral. Celebs helped spread the word. LA stepped up in record numbers. $650M was raised fast. A month later, about 300 people remained in a Red Cross shelter in Pasadena. Now, everyone’s watching what happens next.

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👏❤️Just an appreciation post for the hard working crew who are making an impact for the city's homeless. We hope you're all staying safe and healthy through this rain. We just wanted to send our support and appreciation to those working through the rain today in the field.

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A new CA law punishes those who aid homeless camps. Is this public safety or an attack on compassion? Sound off below. #HomelessCrisis

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Want to make a real difference? One volunteer shift for L.A.’s Homeless Count can help determine funding for thousands.

Sign up today.
https://t.co/zUkWJzXi1J

#EndHomelessness

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🚨 LEAKED DOCS REVEAL ICE RAIDS TARGETING LA IN FEB 🚨
A leaked document obtained by the LA Times shows ICE plans enforcement actions in LA, focusing on immigrants with removal orders.
📢 Protests growing, CA expanding safeguards.
#ICEraids #LeakedDocs #Immigration

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🚨 LA SPEAKS UP 🚨 Thousands take to the streets all month and they're being heard as CA now announces a new $50M emergency fund to fight mass detentions and deportations on top of protections LA announced earlier this week.

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The people who build Hollywood’s biggest productions are the ones struggling the most. The wildfires have left thousands jobless and homeless overnight, forcing more working-class Angelenos into financial ruin. You can sign the petition if you support at https://t.co/NNEsf46mQe.

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14.6M CA renters face deadly heat without cooling. A new report proposes:

82°F indoor temp max
AC & shaded designs
Grants for landlords
Would this make a difference in your city?

#HousingJustice #HeatWave

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Every family deserves safety, justice, and dignity. But for many unhoused neighbors in Skid Row and across LA, deportation fears make this an uphill battle.

This is where change begins—your ideas, your collaboration, your action.