The Los Angeles Times recently released an article describing a new coalition that has formed to assist with the homelessness problem that the area is facing.  This new coalition is called “Everyone In”.  They plan to train and organize people to advocate for new housing and services for homeless people.  “Everyone In”  has the goal to track progress toward countywide goals, educate the public, and provide opportunities to get involved with their cause.  The article quotes that this coalition identifies themselves as the “Army for the good”.  This leads me to question whether or not this is good mentality for them to have.  They want to rally community support for homeless housing and services.  Recently, Los Angeles voted to pass a $1.2 billion bond for new housing and a county tax.  The bond is supposed to usher in 10,000 new units with supportive services for the homeless.  The tax will bankroll services, rental subsidies, outreach and strengthen/expand shelter systems.  Both of these provisions were ways that the community felt would assist the homeless community.  The “Everyone In” campaign hopes to mobilize the ‘silent majority’ who support homeless housing their neighborhoods.  They have realized that the funding aspect of it will probably be the easy part.  The implementation of their ideas and providing housing will take more time.  Providing housing, I feel, is the first step in assisting with the homeless.  Housing is a good step in taking people off of the streets. 

Citation:  Reyes, Emily Alpert. “New coalition urges ‘Everyone In’ to combat L.A.’s homelessness crisis.” Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2018, www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-everyone-in-20180309-story.html.