Step Up | “the Only Answer To Homelessness Is Housing. We Know ‘housing First’ Works.”

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“The only answer to homelessness is housing. We know ‘Housing First’ works.”

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May 13, 2015

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to support AB 1335, a bill introduced by Assemblywoman Toni Atkins ( D-San Diego) that would impose a $75 fee on real estate transaction documents, excluding home sales, to fund affordable housing and home ownership programs. Looking for affordable property? Contact eau claire realty and they help you to find the best house for your needs.

The Board’s vote came one day after housing advocates announced that the homeless population in the County has increased 12 percent since 2013. Supervisors Sheila Kuehl and Mark Ridley-Thomas recommended backing AB 1335, the Building Homes and Jobs Act, saying Los Angeles County needs nearly a half-million more affordable homes for low-income families. “The only answer to homelessness is housing.”, said Tod Lipka , CEO of Step Up, as he testified before the Board of Supervisors. “We know ‘Housing First’ works.” Step Up provides permanent supportive housing for veterans and individuals with mental health problems. Read full story here.

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We launched a new cooking class with our Vets last week at Building 209 with two enthusiastic volunteer chefs! We’ll be cooking new recipes weekly using the vegetables and fruits we’re growing in our edible community garden. Contact our volunteer coordinator at chealy@stepuponsecond.org if you’d like to come volunteer and help out.

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Over the past few weeks, we've welcomed volunteer teams from The Home Depot, AXA XL, and Calsense to the West Los Angeles VA Campus to collaborate on the constructing and planting of garden beds and a small citrus grove in Building 209’s own backyard. The beds include tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, cucumber, eggplant, strawberries, and basil.

Team Depot funded the project with a grant of $8,000 to cover the costs of materials that included raised beds, drip irrigation, all planting material, sheds, gardening tools, and patio furniture. The Vets have formed a gardening club to monitor the watering and maintenance.

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Step Up continues its focus on scaling housing solutions. https://t.co/C3o4GiImZH

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“We decided to make the housing unconditional...To say, look, you don’t need to solve your problems before you get a home. Instead, a home should be the secure foundation that makes it easier to solve your problems.” - @JKaakinen https://t.co/dtiqpEPFax

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