Venice, California: Trying To Address Homelessness

This beachside community on the Westside of Los Angeles is named after its Italian counterpart because they both possess canals running through its neighborhood. During the latest housing boom this past decade, Venice, California has been gentrified dramatically. With gentrification comes the cry to address homelessness.

Similar to Santa Barbara, California—another upscale beachside community—Venice has experienced an increase in people living out of their cars. The media has certainly picked this up.

So tonight, the Venice Community will be meeting to discuss solutions to homelessness. The Venice United Methodist Church is hosting the presentation. Although I was invited to participate on the panel, I am unable to attend. But there are some amazing experts on the panel: Gary Blasi, Carol Sobel, Steve Clare, Rhonda Meister, and Bob Erlenbusch.

If you live in the LA area, feel free to attend:

"The Hard Facts on Homelessness"
and show how using laws and law enforcement is no solution to homelessness.

at a Venice Town Hall on Homelessness & Criminalization

July 9th, Wednesday at 6:30 - Venice United Methodist Church

1020 Victoria Ave, Venice, CA (Lincoln & Victoria)

(Pic from http://www.hillhaus.com)