How to Help the Homeless During the Holidays and Winter Months

Learn how to help individuals experiencing homelessness during the holidays and winter months with practical tips, thoughtful donations, and opportunities to support HEDC’s mission.
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week: Why It Matters and How You Can Help

Discover the significance of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, its role in addressing poverty, and how HEDC is contributing to long-term solutions for hunger and homelessness. Join the movement today!
How to Help Someone You Care About Who is Experiencing Homelessness

Discover compassionate ways to support a loved one experiencing homelessness, whether they’re ready for help or hesitant to accept it, with resources and programs from HEDC to guide their path to stability.
Understanding the Types of Homelessness and How to Address Them

Discover the types of homelessness impacting Southern California and how HEDC is working to provide tailored support, from rapid rehousing to long-term solutions for chronic homelessness.
What is the Housing First Approach?

Learn how the Housing First approach is breaking the cycle of homelessness with evidence-backed success, and how HEDC is helping individuals in Southern California secure stable housing and rebuild their lives.
Best Practices for Supporting Individuals Experiencing Homelessness in Southern California

Discover the best practices for supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and learn how HEDC is leading Southern California’s efforts to break the cycle through housing, mental health support, and self-sufficiency programs.
Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness: How HEDC is Leading the Way in Southern California

Learn how HEDC is breaking the cycle of homelessness in Southern California by addressing the root causes—like mental health, employment, and housing stability—and empowering individuals to rebuild their lives.
The Link Between Homelessness and Mental Health: How HEDC is Bridging the Gap in Southern California

Explore how homelessness and mental health are deeply connected in Southern California, and learn how HEDC is providing housing and mental health support to help individuals break the cycle and regain stability.
Addressing Homelessness: How HEDC is Filling the Gaps in Southern California

Explore the growing homelessness crisis in Southern California, discover the gaps in resources, and learn how HEDC’s housing and self-sufficiency programs are providing real solutions for individuals and families in need.