Blogger #5 (Homelessness)

Homelessness In the City of L.A.

 Part I:

• http://archpsyc.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=494439
• http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/los-angeles-skid-row/

JAMA Network:

The Prevalence of Specific Psychiatric Disorders Among Homeless Individuals in the Inner City of Los Angeles

Paul Koegel, PhD; M. Audrey Burnam, PhD; Rodger K. Farr, MD

This article is very short and precise. The author's main point is the percentages of the people who are homeless in the city of Los Angeles. The reading shows that the majority of the homeless are people who use drugs and who are mentally disabled. the author suggests that society needs to put more attention to those people who are mentally ill and need a home.  

Huffington Post

New Skid Row Homeless Apartment Complex Has A Running Track And Art Studio

Robbie Couch   

This article has fascinating news to those who are homeless. The city of LA will be having new apartments where they hope to shelter about 10,000 homeless people. This is a great idea because the city of Los Angeles is one of the cities who has more homeless people than any other city. In the area of Skid Row, in Los Angeles; in almost every street you go you see people laying down in the pavement, with hunger and living in horrible conditions. The author doesn't give his opinion of the article or a solution, but with this news who ever cares for the homeless people, it's more than a great news.

Part II

Los Angeles Mission : The Crossroads of Hope

• Founded in 1936
• a non-profit organization, privately supported
• Founded by Reverend I.L. Elridge
• located in Downtown Los Angeles:303 East 5th Street
• Leaders who have been involved: Dick Willis (First Chairman of the Board, 1977-1996), Reverend Mark Holsinger (Executive Director, 1977-1995), Reverend Mike Edwards (Executive Director, 1996-2000), Ron Gonzales (President, 2000-2001) and Marshall McNott (President, 2001-2006). 
• Current president and leader: Herbert Smith
• anybody can volunteer
• in order to work, they must reach the qualifications.

Purpose:

The goal of this mission is to help the poor, the homeless, men, women, and even children who seem to live in poverty conditions. they provide with food, shelter, clothing, and most importantly with love and encouragement so that those people can have a better life in society. Overall, their mission and goal is to help people out of the streets, and give them the support and love that they need.