Advocates for the unhoused plan to come together today at LA's City Hall to remember the record number of unhoused people who died in 2021.
Henderson said it's important to acknowledge the losses, to honor and remember that the unhoused matter. He said he believes society didn't do enough to let them know they mattered."That's the greatest contribution one can give to the unhoused," he said.
"Until we address the mental health and addiction component, we are going to continue to see a rise on the streets,"But Henderson pointed to myriad other reasons for the high death toll — a lack of access to COVID-19 vaccines and medical treatments, a growing number of older adults who have become unhoused in recent years.
"But the bottom line is they have left this world living out here displaced, vilified, alone, denigrated," Henderson said."They were unhoused, but they also were people that were part of the human spectrum."Groups supporting the event include KTown for All, which hasPlease note: we are not meeting up for outreach this Saturday so that our members can attend
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Sweep of homeless camp outside Seattle City Hall draws criticism from activists, local leaders'We did not know about it, and we do not support it,' the KC_RHA said in response to Wednesday's sweep of a homeless camp outside Seattle City Hall.
Baca lebih lajut »
Bellevue family seeks $5 million from city after landslide partially destroyed homeAccording to a tort claim filed by the family Thursday, an 8-inch diameter water pipe, which was owned and maintained by the city, burst and caused the landslide.
Baca lebih lajut »
Mexican Cops Disrupt Border City Cartel Video Surveillance NetworkMexican police dismantled more than 100 cameras used in a sophisticated cartel surveillance operation in a city immediately south of the Texas border.
Baca lebih lajut »
City of Wetumpka Plants Tree in Honor of 'Jelly Lady' on Arbor Day - Alabama NewsThis year, the planted tree was in honor of Wetumpka native Juanita Franklin Brand.
Baca lebih lajut »