Abel Weiss
- June 15, 2024
- 4 minutes Read
Skid Row Rising: New Weingart 19-Story Tower Met with Cheers, Jeers and Fears from Downtown Locals
Skid Row recently welcomed a new resident: a multi-story tower low income housing development specifically designed to house formally homeless. Special Announcement: The Weingart Tower is now open for leasing.…
Hanny Playa
- March 13, 2024
- 4 minutes Read
Deal with the Devil – Who in the Hell Wants to Buy the Cecil Hotel?
The renowned and iconic Cecil Hotel in DTLA is once again listed for sale. But who would be so brave as to buy this infamous monument, known for its dark…
Jamie Herrera
- January 9, 2024
- 3 minutes Read
Skid Row Rising: Park Family to Pass People’s Market to Skid Row Non-Profit, Creating Justice LA
After 29 years in Skid Row, the transition of People’s Market from its Korean-owned roots into the cradle of a black-led grassroots organization is a poignant benchmark and a timely…
Jackson Roberts
- December 29, 2023
- 5 minutes Read
Unveiling The Strangest Downtown LA Homeless Tent Finds of 2023
From the bizarre to the intriguing, here’s a glimpse into the strangest things discovered in downtown homeless encampments this year. With Los Angeles City Council enforcing the new anti-camping law…
Cathy Chu
- October 20, 2023
- 6 minutes Read
Andy Bales Hangs Up His NIMBY Fighting Gloves: After 20-Years of Advocating for the Homeless
In 2003, Reverend Andy Bales took the helm as the CEO of Union Rescue Mission (URM), a faith-based homeless shelter located in the heart of Skid Row, Los Angeles. Over…
- June 28, 2023
- 1 minute Read
Planting Seeds of Change: Chef Supreme Dow Vows to Help LA Mission Go Vegan
The new managing chef at LA Mission has turned his back on traditional can donations and is now leaning towards making meals for the unhoused from living foods straight out…
Keri Freeman
- April 6, 2023
- 2 minutes Read
Easter In Downtown Brings Hot Meals, Basic Necessities and Celebrity Volunteers to the LA Mission
For many years, the Los Angeles Mission has been serving homeless individuals, and their services are especially crucial during the holiday season. This Easter, the Mission has organized an event…
- October 4, 2022
- 2 minutes Read
LA Poverty Department Prepares for 13th Annual Festival for All Skid Row Artists at General Jeff Memorial Park
The Los Angeles Poverty Department (LAPD) presents the 13th Annual Festival for All Skid Row Artists on Saturday and Sunday, October 29 and 30, a two day festival of non-stop live performances, visual…
Amaya
- March 8, 2022
- 4 minutes Read
2022 Women To Watch: Maxine Sealey – Sharing Love with Others
Maxine Sealey is the incredible woman behind Sharing Love with Others, a non-profit organization that aims to “enhance the quality of life of the less fortunate” on Skid Row, by…
- December 10, 2021
- 4 minutes Read
Race to Feed: LA Mission Plan to Distribute 300,000 Meals to Families in South Central
For more than 84 years, the Los Angeles Mission has served the people of Skid Row, providing emergency services such as shelter, food, clothing, as well as professional medical, legal…
- December 9, 2021
- 2 minutes Read
asap “Skid Grow” Plants Seeds for Market Rate Housing in Skid Row
asap (Adam Sokol Architecture Practice) has completed over a year’s work reconsidering housing and homelessness in Los Angeles and has released their project redesign of Skid Row. SKID GROW takes…
- November 11, 2021
- 2 minutes Read
Family Announces Memorial Services Location, Date and Time for General Jeff
Family members have announced the date and time for Jeff’s official memorial service on November 18th at the Regent Theater located at 448 S Main Street from 3 pm to…
