Rafael Sierra talks with Lailanie Jones, Senior Vice President Southern California for Covenant House California Los Angeles. Covenant House California serves the greater Los Angeles area, providing sanctuary and support for young people experiencing homelessness. Jones talks about their efforts to help young people find a place to stay and the opportunity to get ahead in life. She describes their services including emergency shelter, housing referrals, mental health and medical services, food and clothing, employment and job services, classes, workshops and more. Jones says there is no cost for their services. (https://covenanthousecalifornia.org/)
Original airdate: 6/25/2023
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Rafael joined EMF in 2012 and covers signals in several U.S. states including major markets like Los Angeles and Dallas-Fort Worth.
