August 2026
By FRED SHUSTER, CITY NEWS SERVICEPublished on Friday, August 14, 2026 | 4:15 am LOS ANGELES: A judge Thursday blocked the Trump administration’s decision to suspend federal funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority over allegations of fraud and widespread mismanagement, finding that the abrupt loss of cash would jeopardize housing and services for…
LOS ANGELES: A federal judge issued a scathing order Thursday blocking a gambit by the Trump administration to take control of federal funding for homelessness programs in Los Angeles County. In issuing a preliminary injunction, U.S. District Judge David O. Carter found that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development acted arbitrarily and capriciously when…
At a time when Los Angeles needs more solutions to homelessness, changes to federal funding could put critical housing and services at risk. JFSLA Chief Community Officer Catherine Schneider spoke with Spectrum News 1 about what these changes could mean for people already struggling to remain housed—and why stable housing must remain at the heart…
by Rachael GaudiosiWestside Currents published 08/04/26 LOS ANGELES — When Sarah Smith decided to leave the man who had verbally and physically abused her for nearly a decade, she knew finding safety wouldn’t be easy. What she didn’t expect was that one of the biggest obstacles to rebuilding her life wouldn’t be her abuser —…
By Makenna CramerLAist Housing & HomelessnessPublished Aug 3, 2026 One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we’re 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. More than three dozen women and children are at risk of losing the services that supported their families after escaping domestic violence, officials are…
July 2026
Aired on KCAL-LA News | July 29, 2026 JFSLA’s Special Needs Life Skills Program gives adults with developmental disabilities a welcoming place to express themselves, build confidence, form friendships, and thrive—shifting the focus from disabilities to abilities Thank you to CBS Los Angeles for shining a light on this joyful and vibrant community.
By Eli VeitzerJFSLA President & CEO When people think about Jewish Family Service LA, they often think about the direct services we provide—food, counseling, senior support, domestic violence services, and so much more. But an important part of our work happens behind the scenes: advocating for public funding that makes many of these services possible….
KNX NewsAired on July 28, 2026 at 6:30 AM on KNX-AM (Los Angeles, CA)Los Angeles, CA, United States Los Angeles homeless shelters are facing a major funding crisis—and programs serving survivors of domestic violence are among those at risk. JFSLA President & CEO Eli Veitzer spoke with KNX News about the nearly 5,700 people experiencing homelessness…
JFSLA’s Community Impact Network (CIN) connects young professionals to JFSLA and provides meaningful opportunities to volunteer, advocate, and support JFSLA’s mission. Through CIN, members gain a deeper understanding of JFSLA’s work and find ways to apply their skills, experiences, and connections to make an impact for the people of Los Angeles. Barry Gibbons, an industrial…
By Audrey McGlinchyStaff WriterJuly 28, 2026Link to LATimes The women living at an undisclosed two-story building in Los Angeles mark their comings and goings on a sign-in sheet using numbers instead of names, just one of the many measures to ensure the 12 families living here are not found by those who might harm them. The…
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