Ending Homelessness When We Don’t “See” It Happening I live in Los Angeles, so the true face of homelessness is something I see every day. But homelessness is rampant not just in LA, but throughout our country in all major cities. Even if your town isn’t known for its showcase of tents and street-dwellers in…

The Dos and Don’ts to Building Integrity Interpersonal communication skills are developed when we make a conscious choice to listen to another with the intention to understand. Relationships begin. If we fall short, then messages are often misunderstood leaving all parties frustrated. Then we start to assume things and communication breaks down. To have integrity…

Domestic Violence: When There’s Nowhere to Go A population I’ve been addressing in the recent months are homeless single mothers, or single moms at-risk of being homeless just by the challenges they may be up against. For many women, ending up on the streets is a result of mental health, lack of education or income, or…

4 Reasons the Script on Ending Homelessness Needs to Be Rewritten Homelessness has become a social disease in our society. In Los Angeles where I live, it is a disease of fear, insecurity, disappointment, isolation, loneliness, suffering, guilt and shame. Many homeless people also suffer from addiction and mental health issues, for which there is…

For Women, Life Is Even Harder on the Streets Homelessness is not an easy path for anyone. Aside from the exposure to elements, trauma, fear and hunger, there are the health risks, the danger on the streets, and the stigmatism of being homeless. For many, there are also issues involving mental health and substance abuse addiction.…

Why Are People Homeless? Is it By Choice or Circumstance? The issue of homelessness can be polarizing. Opinions about why it’s happening — and who it’s happening to — vary across demographics. As a regular volunteer at homeless shelters and an advocate for the homeless population, I have heard countless comments and opinions from friends and acquaintances over the…

Pregnant, Parenting, and Homeless: A Startling Look at the Numbers Living in LA, which has the second highest homeless population in America, I see homelessness every day. And I continue to reach out, explore new research, and share what I know. The more I uncover, the more I see the layers of the issue, its root…

What We Need to Know About Single Moms and Homelessness It’s a subject dear to my heart, and one that I’ve explored in previous blogs: Now, as I’m exploring new ways to make a difference in this area, I want to shed more light on a subject many people might not think about: Single moms…

Politicians: We Can’t Just Throw Money at the Homeless Crisis During a time when homeless numbers continue to rise and are well beyond crisis proportions, our politicians seem to be avoiding how to address what is at the core of this global issue. They seem to be content relying on methods and policies of the past — but…

What’s Putting Single Mothers at Risk? Homelessness, poverty, lack of education and support, and ongoing responsibility: These are issues that affect men and women across the country. And in general, challenges don’t discriminate. Yet, statistics show women — especially single moms — experience issues not faced by their male counterparts. At a time when awareness of equal rights has never…