August 2026
Finding a Path to Community through Volunteering When Allison Armstrong moved to Culver City after more than 20 years in Santa Monica, she wanted to find a way to become more involved in her new community. She found that opportunity at the Culver City Senior Center. “I was just looking for a way to get involved with…
By Rachael GaudiosiPublished August 4, 2026 LOS ANGELES — A federal judge blocked the Trump administration Thursday from cutting off Los Angeles’ federal homelessness funding — but his ruling delivered a blistering assessment of the agencies responsible for overseeing the system. U.S. District Judge David Carter accused LAHSA, the City of Los Angeles and HUD of…
1917-2026 Risa Igelfeld lived through more than a century of history. But those who knew her remember something more intimate: her determination to count her blessings, push away negative thoughts, and greet life with joy. So many people who heard her remarkable story called her “amazing” that Risa eventually adopted it as her middle name….
By Kimiko KellyDirector of the Arts, Wellness & Engagement (AWE) Program Los Angeles’ SPARKS coach Seniorcize at the Gunther-Hirsh Family Center. August is National Wellness Month, which is an opportunity for all of us to think about how we can improve our wellness with fitness, brain health, and social connections. At JFSLA, the Arts, Wellness,…
For many families, the start of a new school year brings excitement. It can also bring a long list of expenses—backpacks, notebooks, pencils, hygiene products, and all the necessities that help a child walk into the classroom feeling prepared. At Jewish Family Service LA’s annual Tools for School event, around 40 volunteers gathered at the…
Wave Staff | Published August 20, 2026Wave Wire Services WAVE | U.S. District Judge David Carter’s partial preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development allows the authority access to federal homelessness funding for fiscal year 2026. Also at stake is nearly $241 million already earmarked for the Los Angeles region by…
Federal Judge Blocks Plan to Suspend Federal Funding to LA Homeless Services Authority 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,…
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…
Changes to Federal Hud Funding as Homeless Crisis expands in Los Angeles 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…
Homelessness Among Domestic Violence Survivors Jumps 43% as Shelters Face Funding Freeze 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…
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