A model showing success
The Houston Model: Public-Nonprofit Collaboration
But it can only happen when local politicians are willing to share credit for positive achievements and prioritize results over photo ops.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/14/headway/houston-homeless-people.html
a path to success in long beach
The organization ACT LONG BEACH! has developed a comprehensive report, with real solutions which cut through the local politics breakdown: A Different Approach
a history of local dysfunction
Second homeless contractor under scrutiny in Long Beach as city navigates missteps – NBC4 News
Long Beach cuts ties with its largest homeless shelter operator over billing practices concerns – LAist
Long Beach has more homeless people despite millions of dollars spent – NBC4 News
Long Beach to end homeless housing at Downtown Vagabond Inn in June, officials say – Long Beach Post
Here’s what Long Beach plans to use its LA County Measure A dollars for – Press-Telegram
Long Beach Receives $11 Million to Address Homelessness Along L.A. River, But Will It Be Enough? – Long Beach Local News
Long Beach’s ‘innovative’ tiny home project is dead; city to return $5.6M state grant – Long Beach Watchdog
Long Beach Forced to Return $5.6 Million Grant for Homeless Shelter Project – Long Beach Local News
Crews douse fire at suspected homeless encampment in historic Jergins Tunnel – Long Beach Post
Needles, feces and fear: HOA urges city to address homeless encampments – Long Beach Watchdog
‘They deserve to be remembered’: Residents gather to honor homeless who died this year – Long Beach Post
Long Beach winter homeless shelter to open Jan. 1, later than in past years – Long Beach Watchdog
Long Beach neighbors on edge after homeless man stabs homeowner – NBC4 News
Homeless man shot to death near Michelle Obama Library in North Long Beach, police say – Long Beach Post
After two false starts, Long Beach’s tiny homes project is back to the drawing board — again – Long Beach Post
Case workers who complained about client deaths at Long Beach homeless housing file whistleblower claims – Long Beach Watchdog
62 homeless people have died while enrolled in Long Beach shelters and programs in 3 years, data shows – NBC4 News
Long Beach begins renovating Luxury Inn for homeless residents – Signal Tribune [the project took four years, simply to renovate 78-single occupancy rooms: a $23 million project for 78 beds = $300k per bed]
Case worker ‘reassigned’ after speaking out on 20 deaths of homeless housed at Long Beach-owned facility – NBC4 News
Case workers say they’re haunted by deaths at Long Beach homeless transition center – NBC4 News
20 dead over three years at Long Beach homeless shelter – NBC4 News
1 converted hotel, 14 deaths: Why workers raised alarms on this homeless housing program – Long Beach Post
Long Beach is about to end its emergency on homelessness. What progress has it made? – Long Beach Post
111 people who died homeless in Long Beach this year honored at memorial – Long Beach Post
