Why Now & Why This Story | From Hope to Home

IT'S TIME TO OPEN OUR ARMS AND OUR HEARTS

WHY NOW?

The eyes of the world are on Los Angeles, the host city of the 2027 Super Bowl and the 2028 Summer Olympics, and one of the host cities of the 2026 World Cup.

The White House has partnered with 5 major cities to fund solutions, including Los Angeles. Los Angeles.

Mayor Karen Bass, has declared a state of emergency on homelessness and it remains her top priority.
The lack of permanent affordable housing, coupled with the increase in severe weather events, has created a perfect storm of urgency.

Through unfolding personal stories, FROM HOPE TO HOME will break through the stereotypes to illuminate the arduous yet transformational journeys that lead to Home.

The time to act is now.

..AND WHY THIS STORY?

The “homeless” are predominantly veterans, single mothers with children, youth, and people who suffer from mental illness. 30% of them live in California.

Record numbers of people are living in vehicles, abandoned structures, shelters, and on the streets. The 2024 Point In Time Count, recorded over 45,000 people are homeless in the City of Los Angeles

More than half those experiencing homelessness are in four states: California, Washington, New York, and Florida.

The affordable housing crisis has mobilized government agencies,nonprofit organizations, corporations, and individuals.

In 2026, the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary. Through the watchful gaze of the Lady Liberty, she calls on us to change the narrative and see those who are homeless and experiencing housing insecurity, as the individuals as they are.