The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) approved more than $1.5 million to fund a pilot program that helps provide housing for students experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, the district announced on April 18.
The Board of Trustees voted last week to dedicate more than $1,540,408 to house more than 100 students through a pilot program in partnership with local nonprofit organizations.
The students will have access to a clean and safe place to live, food, Wi-Fi and mental health support. Some will also have access to academic tutoring, employment assistance, and financial counseling, according to officials.
“Too many of our students are housing insecure and have had their studies heavily impacted by the lack of a safe and quiet place to sleep and study. I thank my colleagues for this Board vote, it is a significant step forward in helping these students meet one of their most basic needs,” LACCD Board President Gabriel Buelna said in a statement.
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