Karen Bass: “this has become an industry, and so many people profit off of this in so many ways.”

Our efforts ultimately couldn't keep up with policies and funding cuts at the federal and state levels that pushed more people onto the streets.

People who experience behavioral or mental health crises often do not receive the proper care they desperately need. Without it, they can deteriorate into behavior that can result in severe injury or death.

Thanks to LA's super match program, every qualified donation from Los Angeles residents is matched 6-to-1 by the city.

I haven’t always got it right.