The Los Angeles Post

Los Angeles County Partners with City of Los Angeles for Successful Pathway Home Operation at MacArthur Park

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Nearly 70 individuals experiencing homelessness were brought into safe interim housing.

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Los Angeles, Calif. — Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis is proud to announce the successful completion of a Pathway Home encampment resolution at MacArthur Park. This effort resulted in nearly 70 individuals experiencing homelessness being brought into safe interim housing, with access to supportive services and resources aimed at transitioning them into permanent housing.

The May 14 operation was part of the ongoing efforts by the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative to address homelessness in the region. Although the City of Los Angeles runs its own Inside Safe program, this Pathway Home initiative focused on addressing the specific needs of the MacArthur Park community, which has long faced challenges related to homelessness, mental health, and substance use.

“This Pathway Home operation is a unique collaboration between the County and the City of Los Angeles. Bringing this County program into MacArthur Park underscores my commitment to housing the most vulnerable individuals who require intensive support, regardless of jurisdictional boundaries,” said Chair Pro Tem Solis. “I’m proud of the County’s work to provide safe interim housing and comprehensive services, ensuring people not only get off the streets but also have a clear path toward permanent housing.”

The operation involved outreach teams from the County, the City, and various partner organizations, including the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), PATH, and Homeless Healthcare LA. These teams worked together to engage individuals experiencing homelessness, offering housing and a variety of services such as mental health support, medical care, and substance abuse treatment.

This is the 48th Pathway Home operation since the initiative began in August 2023. Over 1,400 individuals have been brought off the streets through the program, with more than 250 successfully transitioned into permanent housing. Additionally, the operation led to the removal of over 800 non-operational RVs from the streets.

The Pathway Home program is funded by Measure H, a ¼-cent sales tax approved by County voters in 2017 to address homelessness. Beginning in July 2025, funding for the program will also come from Measure A, a ½-cent sales tax approved by voters in November 2024 to replace Measure H.