Infograph by Ella Gonzalez Concern for Malibu's homeless population has prompted the Malibu and Pepperdine communities to offer opportunities to residents and students to help provide adequate resources, like shelter and food, for the homeless. The homeless populations of LA County, especially in affluent communities like Malibu and Santa Monica, have increased from 8,371 in … [Read more...] about Malibu Community Comes Together to Help Homeless
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Malibu’s Homeless Seek Shelter From El Niño
Photos Courtesy of Lauren McRae The Rev. Paul Elder of St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church called upon the Malibu City Council at the Malibu Town Hall recently to address the compounding issues of Malibu’s increasing homeless population and the imminent El Niño storms. Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles City Council members declared a “state of emergency” for homelessness in … [Read more...] about Malibu’s Homeless Seek Shelter From El Niño
Faces Of Santa Monica – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
Photos by Deepak Adhikary Los Angeles’ elected leaders declared a state of emergency this year concerning the growing homeless population. The city of Los Angeles spends more than $100 million a year coping with homelessness, with as much as $87 million going to arrests, Skid Row patrols and mental health interventions, according to a report released in April by City … [Read more...] about Faces Of Santa Monica – Currents Magazine Fall 2015
PVC Brings Change to the Table
Photos courtesy of Diana Kim Art, reflection, volunteer work and service were all combined to help students recognize the issues of hunger and homelessness this week. National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week kicked off Saturday and will last until Nov. 22. The Pepperdine Volunteer Center is hosting various events all week to bring awareness to these issues. PVC Hunger … [Read more...] about PVC Brings Change to the Table
Live A Life of Service
Photo courtesy of freefoto.com Last semester I applied for Project Serve, the Pepperdine Volunteer Center’s mission-based spring break program. I thought it would be something worth my time and energy, and I also thought it would be a nice escape from school and hard work. It seemed like it could be a fun trip, and I knew that I would learn more about myself and my … [Read more...] about Live A Life of Service