LOCAL Closer Look: Upward Bound House, Eliminating Homelessness in Los Angeles

Posted on Sunday, April 30, 2023 by Rafael Sierra

Rafael Sierra talks with Christine Mirasy-Glasco, President and CEO of Upward Bound House. Upward Bound House serves Los Angeles, CA, addressing the needs of families experiencing homelessness. Upward Bound House works to eliminate homelessness among families with children by providing housing, supportive services and advocacy. Mirasy-Glasco describes their services which include a Crisis and Temporary Housing program, their Aftercare program which helps ensure housing stability for families long-term, and their health and wellness program which teaches families about good health at their full-fledged organic farm. Mirasy-Glasco says there is no cost to families for their services. (https://www.upwardboundhouse.org/)

Original airdate: 4/30/2023 

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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.

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