They built a community to survive. A kitchen, living spaces, and a place where people could feel safe. As one woman shared, “We keep each other safe… I created a safe place to be.”
Many people here are living with trauma, grief, and mental illness. Some lost family. Some lost everything. Others simply couldn’t afford rent in Los Angeles.
They were told housing and hotel placements were coming through Mayor Bass’ Inside Safe program on November 17. Then LAPD and Caltrans showed up…