Opportunity Youth in Los Angeles
Opportunity youth (also referred to as disconnected youth) are individuals between the age of 16 and 24 who are neither working nor in school. Such youth often leave school or…
Opportunity youth (also referred to as disconnected youth) are individuals between the age of 16 and 24 who are neither working nor in school. Such youth often leave school or…
For most Los Angeles workers, the wages they earn each month go directly toward making ends meet - paying their rent on time, putting food on the table and keeping…
Across Los Angeles County's vast and sprawling 4,751 square miles, more than 4.5 million commuters walk, bike, drive, rideshare or take public transit to get to their jobs. Although it…
Our nation’s population is aging and will continue to grow older over the next several decades. There are currently 49.2 million people ages 65 and older in the U.S. -…
Across Los Angeles County, more than half a million residents lack access to a single bank or credit union within their neighborhoods. For these Angelenos living in a banking desert…
Childhood obesity rates have tripled in the United States since the 1970s, putting a large portion of our nation’s children at risk for future chronic health conditions. Nationally 17% of…
While Southern California homeownership once symbolized the achievement of the California Dream, Los Angeles now has one of the most populated rental markets in the country. With 60% of Angelenos…
The ever-evolving demographics of Los Angeles County have been well documented by scholars, historians, ethnographers, and of course, the media. Los Angeles is one of the most diverse regions in…
Pollution and other environmental hazards damage not only our natural surroundings and climate, but can also negatively impact health outcomes and economic productivity. A report by the Liberty Hill Foundation…