Perissa has slept outside homeless for over three years. She has been on a housing list for even longer. Perissa told me she does not believe she'll be able to survive another Canadian winter outside.
Invisible People
Non-profit Organizations
Los Angeles, California 4,433 followers
Changing the story of homelessness
About us
There is a direct correlation between what the general public perceives about homelessness and how it affects policy change. Most people blame homelessness on the person experiencing it instead of the increasing shortage of affordable housing, lack of employment, childhood trauma, lack of a living wage, or the countless reasons that put a person at risk. This lack of understanding creates a dangerous cycle of misperception that leads to the inability to effectively address the root causes of homelessness. We imagine a world where everyone has a place to call home. Each day, we work to fight homelessness by giving it a face while educating individuals about the systemic issues that contribute to its existence. Through storytelling, education, news, and activism, we are changing the narrative on homelessness. This isn’t just talk. Our groundbreaking educational content reaches more than 20 million people every month. Our real and unfiltered stories of homelessness shatter stereotypes, demand attention and deliver a call-to-action that is being answered by governments, major brands, nonprofit organizations, and everyday citizens just like you. However, there is more work to be done on the road ahead. Homelessness is undoubtedly one of our biggest societal issues today and will only continue to grow if we don’t take action now. Invisible People is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about homelessness through innovative storytelling, news, and advocacy. Since our launch in 2008, Invisible People has become a pioneer and trusted resource for inspiring action and raising awareness in support of advocacy, policy change and thoughtful dialogue around poverty in North America and the United Kingdom.
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2008
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7119 W Sunset Blvd
#618
Los Angeles, California 90046, US
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🚨 Exposing a Nationwide Scandal: Landlords in at least ten states have used AI to illegally fix rent prices, driving double-digit rent hikes and worsening the housing affordability crisis. This shocking revelation has prompted an FBI investigation: https://lnkd.in/gRgJf6vJ
Criminal Landlords: The AI Scandal Behind America's Soaring Rents
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🚨 A new study reveals that homeless individuals account for 1.4 million ER visits each year, highlighting a critical lack of access to healthcare and housing. It's time to improve access to these essential services: https://lnkd.in/e8F8W-vZ
How 1.4 Million ER Visits Show A Broken System For Homeless People
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A homeless woman moved all of her belongings to the sidewalk, and to our shock, LA Sanitation pulled up and started to load everything that this woman owned into a garbage truck. In the three months, Holly has had all of her belongings taken 8 times.
Woman Loses Everything in Los Angeles Homeless Sweep
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It’s a common myth that homeless people refuse services – that they want to live on the streets. Maybe it’s the unsafe, overcrowded shelters or the tiny houses with no running water that are the real problem. Have you seen what’s available for homeless people in your town? This Week in Invisible People’s Homelessness News: Week of August 26, 2024. For more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gXEC55nH or sign up for our bi-weekly email: https://lnkd.in/g_6ujGuR
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Northern LA County was once an affordable refuge—now, homelessness has doubled, and countless people are being forced to survive in the unforgiving desert: https://lnkd.in/e9gsCK3J
Once An Affordable Oasis, Homelessness Has Doubled In Northern Los Angeles County
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Tony is homeless in NYC where he rides the trains at night to stay warm and get a little sleep. As Tony says, you have to be tough to survive the streets of NYC:
Homeless Man Surviving the Tough Streets of New York City
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Veteran homelessness has surged to a 12-year high, revealing deep systemic failures. This article dives into the stark reality of modern warfare, its devastating aftermath, and the urgent need for housing solutions: https://lnkd.in/eJWjzUM6
Back In The Trenches: Veteran Homelessness Hits 12-Year High
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