The people behind this census claim that it brings needed funds. Some homeless feel it's a real invasion of privacy, and useless, as they get counted and no they do not get help. They are reached out for to give their name and other identifying information, not for food, shelter, and clothing. Where the information goes and how long it stays there about you, few trust. Here is the official site, and it's happening now, so they are looking for volunteers to go around to parks, shelters, and the usual.
GREATER LOS ANGELES HOMELESS COUNT
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) conducts the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count every two years, as part of its mission “to support, create and sustain solutions to homelessness in the City and County of Los Angeles by providing leadership, advocacy, planning and management of program funding.” LAHSA is a Joint Powers Authority established in 1993 as an independent agency by the County and the City of Los Angeles. LAHSA is the lead agency in the Los Angeles Continuum of Care, coordinates and manages over $70 million dollars annually in Federal, State, County and City funds for programs providing shelter, housing and services to homeless persons in Los Angeles City and County.
VENTURA COUNTY UNITED WAY HOMELESS COUNT 2013
COUNTS ARE ALSO BEING DONE IN SAN DIEGO, SAN BERNADINO, and Other Counties.
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