Homelessness linked to higher risk of death from COVID in L.A. County, study shows
In Los Angeles County, 256 homeless people died of COVID-related causes in a 22-month period — a rate more than twice that seen in the general population.
Homelessness researchers get real-time data from mobile phone surveys
A fast, low-cost study by the USC Price School’s Homelessness Policy Research Institute sheds light on the health and housing preferences of L.A.’s unhoused population.
Student effort helps address homeless people’s health care needs
USC Viterbi students gain funding for products that support portable medicine storage.
Affordable housing solutions are evasive for homeless veterans in Los Angeles
USC/RAND study tracks obstacles for military veterans searching for housing. Los Angeles is home to 10% of the nation’s unhoused veterans.
Undergrads use sustainability fellowship to improve waste disposal for homeless Angelenos
Though Sandra Maestre and Camila Rojas know they can’t solve all of L.A.’s problems, the juniors from Costa Rica and Venezuela are hoping their project can at least address hygiene concerns on Skid Row.
For homeless individuals, personal health takes a back seat
Brett Feldman, director of USC’s Street Medicine program, offers insights at L.A. Street Medicine Symposium.
LAUSD students experiencing homelessness are everywhere, yet hard to find
Almost a quarter of district schools have homeless rates above 5%, a USC study found, and many homeless students transfer schools frequently.
Research shows ‘safe parking’ programs can help homeless
Dozens of cities have started designating certain parking lots as safe zones for homeless individuals. Based on three recent USC Price students’ research, it’s an effective strategy.
From homelessness to graduation, this Trojan fights on against all odds
Ethan Ward started his postsecondary education in his mid-30s, and even lived in his car for a year to help make his college dreams come true. Now he’s a member of USC’s Class of 2021.
USC’s Street Medicine team delivers COVID-19 vaccines to homeless clients
It’s not easy for people experiencing homelessness to find their way to a vaccination site. That’s why the Street Medicine team is focused on bringing the vaccines to them.
To create a better California, these landscape architects design inclusive public spaces for all
The Landscape Justice Initiative unites USC students and faculty with community organizations to tackle big social and environmental challenges in Los Angeles and beyond.
As few as 1 in 10 homeless people vote in elections — here’s why
The lingering idea that a person must have a residence works against homeless people’s ability to vote, a USC Price survey finds.
Five Ways USC Students are Making the World a Better Place
In a time of great upheaval and need, USC students lead efforts to strengthen and support their communities.
USC-led research team to help L.A. reduce bias in homelessness services
A $1.5 million grant will allow researchers with the USC Center for Artificial Intelligence in Society to investigate ways to reduce racial bias in the housing system.
USC Street Medicine Team Cares for L.A’s Homeless in a Pandemic
These health care professionals treat some of L.A.’s most vulnerable on the streets they call home.
Law student devotes herself to L.A.’s most vulnerable residents
Ricca Prasad responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by creating the Supply Skid Row initiative and tapping the very willing USC Gould community for financial assistance.
A grassroots network of hand-washing stations helps L.A.’s homeless fight COVID-19
A professor of communication at USC Annenberg and two PhD students describe how the Los Angeles Community Action Network is bringing people together to help the homeless amid a pandemic.
Coronavirus could hit the homeless population hard, which would hit everyone hard
A professor of preventive medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC describes the risk COVID-19 poses to homeless individuals and encourages public health agencies at all levels to respond.
Homelessness summit explores solutions to what voters consider California’s biggest problem
Former Govs. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gray Davis, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson were among the federal, state and local leaders to converge at the USC gathering.
What’s it like to assist with L.A.’s homeless count? Two USC alums explain
Social work graduates and USC staffers Layan Kaileh and Nicole Wilson describe how they helped conduct the 2020 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count.
Making his first film pushed this producer to get his USC Marshall MBA
Sam Mantell spent almost three years producing, editing and selling a documentary about being homeless in Los Angeles. His biggest takeaway? Understanding the business side of entertainment is key.
Cities can learn from how Los Angeles is starting to address homelessness
Though L.A. is far from sheltering all of its citizens, the director of USC’s Initiative to Eliminate Homelessness believes the city’s recent efforts on are the right track.
USC’s Street Medicine team brings the hospital to the homeless
Staffers spend their days combing the streets of Los Angeles, building rapport with patients and providing the in-person medical care they so desperately need.
Occupational therapists find their place in providing health care for the homeless
USC Chan’s Deborah Pitts has worked to integrate occupational therapists into agencies that help the homeless, and her efforts are opening doors to new opportunities.