What We Do
By employing underutilized parking lots, Safe Parking LA fills a gap in homeless services and addresses the unique problems faced by adults and families whose only source of shelter is their vehicle. Our programs provide safety through secure overnight parking, basic dignity by restoring much-needed access to restrooms and running water, and empowerment through strengths-based case management to facilitate pathways to health and stable housing.
the need is critical
According to the 2022 Homeless Count, 69,144 people are experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County. People experiencing vehicular homelessness comprise 39% of Los Angeles County’s unsheltered homeless population. Safe Parking LA bridges a gap in services by addressing the unique needs of residents whose only source of shelter is their vehicle.
A January 2021 report from the Economic Roundtable predicts that massive job losses caused by the pandemic will leave tens of thousands of low-wage American workers without homes over the next 3 years, and the number of additional working-age adults who are homeless will reach more than 52,000 in LA County, nearly doubling by 2024.
The need for effective solutions to the problem of vehicular homelessness in Los Angeles is critical. In an environment where public resources are limited for people who live in their vehicles, local government relies on organizations like Safe Parking LA for help.