HALO: Homelessness Answers & Learning Online

Shifting from "Homeless" to "People Experiencing Homelessness"

No one wakes up and says, “I choose to be homeless today.”

Where do you start when you need a hand?

Homeless crisis in Grants Pass, Oregon: legal battle over camping in public spaces.

Homeless people die at much higher rates than the general population, especially from overdose, accidents, and violence.

Shelters are always in need of volunteers. Check out the LA County Services Locator and opportunities!

A master lease is when someone leases housing units from a property owner and, in turn, subleases the units to others. 

A simple answer to a complex problem

An accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, is a separate living area on a property with a proposed or existing primary residence.

While technology makes the world easier and more accessible for many people, for others, it just adds to their isolation.

Local governments across the U.S. are turning to GIS technology to improve the accuracy and efficiency of conducting point-in-time (PIT) counts of people experiencing homelessness

Homelessness is a serious issue worldwide and affects over half a million Americans on any given night. When basics like food and shelter are uncertain, technology is often an afterthought.

Why did we launch Better Angels? Co-founder Adam Miller tells the story

The State Assembly and State Senate passed a number of bills on homelessness

Some tips for making an impact on housing affordability and other homelessness issues in your neighborhood