In the News

Lamp Community’s work has appeared in a variety of local and mainstream publications, including The Los Angeles Times, ABC News, The New Yorker, KCRW, and many more.

Media Inquiries:

Shannon Cisch
Director of Development
213-488-9559 x 115
shannonc@lampcommunity.org

 

Selected Articles:


Many ways to help the homeless
Los Angeles Times , Alexander Zavis, December 26, 2010

From wash to spin dry, a haven from the grit of L.A.'s skid row
Los Angeles Times , Kate Linthicum, December 25, 2010

Saving for the future, a dollar at a time
National Public Radio, Money Marketplace , Tess Vigeland, May 16, 2010

What's Driving Pete Earley Crazy
Psychology Today, Lizzie Simon, March 18, 2010

Bon Jovi and Lopez hit skid row. What about you?
Los Angeles Times, Steve Lopez, March 5, 2010

The Gender (Identity) Divide
The Advocate, Andrew Harmon, Dec 2009

Basking in the Glow of the Soloist
Los Angeles Downtown News, Ryan Vaillancourt, May 26, 2009

The Soloist Enlightens
USA Today, Pete Earley, May 13, 2009

Motion picture gives glimpse into the world of homelessness and mental illness
The Daily Bulletin, Monica Rodriguez, May 1, 2009

'The Soloist': Living With Mental Illness on Skid Row
NPR, Ina Jaffe, April 22, 2009

Can Los Angeles Make Skid Row Safer?
NPR, Ina Jaffe, April 21, 2009

A Better Way of Dealing with Society's Neediest
Los Angeles Times, Steve Lopez, April 19, 2009

Homeless in Lancaster Get Free Tickets to Go Away
Los Angeles Times, Ann Simmons, March 30, 2009

How Mr. Ayers and Mr. Lopez Became Friends
60 Minutes, Morley Safer, March 22, 2009

Film Review: Humble Beauty
FlimThreat.com, Rory L. Aronsky, March 3, 2009

Humble Beauty on Skid Row
KPFK Radio, March 3, 2009

Digital TV May Bypass Skid Row
Los Angeles Times, Nathan Olivarez-Giles, March 1, 2009

On Skid Row, Obama's Inauguration Triggers Hope for the Future
Los Angeles Times, Carol J. Williams, Jan. 20, 2009

Reports and Studies


Where We Sleep: Costs when Homeless and Housed in Los Angeles
Economic Roundtable, November 2009

Taming the Perfect Storm
South Los Angeles Homeless Prevention and Intervention Collaborative, July 2008

 

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