Union Station Homeless Services
Coverage of Union Station Homeless Services in the Nexus archive.
- Family homelessness is officially down in LA. Why so many don’t believe it
Los Angeles reports a 27% decrease in unsheltered families experiencing homelessness, but providers argue the count underrepresents reality due to funding cuts, declining resources, and the hidden nature of family homelessness (e.g., living in cars, motels, or couch-surfing). The LA Homeless Services Authority acknowledges the decline may reflect reduced access to resource centers rather than actual improvement.
- A Year-Long Wait for Housing as Union Station Absorbs a $9 Million Federal Cut
Union Station Homeless Services in Pasadena reports a one-year wait for interim housing due to a $9 million loss in federal funding. The nonprofit, serving the San Gabriel Valley's homeless and low-income residents, says the funding cut prevents it from accepting more people off the streets.