Project 50: Four walls and a bed

Photographs by Genaro Molina, Stories by Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times

June 8, 2012, 4:28 p.m.

Part 1

Whatever it takes

Aug. 1, 2010

Identifying and finding the hard-core homeless, then cajoling them to accept housing, proves a daunting challenge.

Part 2

The Baddest of them all

Aug. 3, 2010

Mental illness, addiction and the ingrained survival habits learned on the street can make it hard to keep the homeless housed.

Part 3

From penthouse to gutter

Aug. 5, 2010

Even for a former high-flying businessman whose sharp decline had led to skid row, the housing project is no panacea.

Part 4

No tidy endings

Aug. 7, 2010

The project succeeds with most, and many clients say it's saved their lives. But for others, old patterns are hard to shake.

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matthewirwin at 1:53 AM June 11, 2012

A lot of selfless, genuine love and caring went into this kind of project. It's easier to judge people that have multiple issues and cast them aside or into skid row than it is to attempt to raise a helping hand. I don't know if I could muster up the strength to do it myself. I get frustrated very easily with stubborn people. However, the designers of this project seem to be doing just fine and God bless them for their efforts. The world is a better place with brave people like this. I only pray that one day I have that kind of courage.

Serius1 at 9:49 PM August 09, 2010

1. Whether you think you can or you can't you are right. 2. You can accomplish anything you set your mind to. 3.Someone has to care when you can't. Enough said.

easyhuey at 4:19 PM August 05, 2010

Great insightful reporting! As a resident of LA County,I'm proud that the Board Of Supervisors are funding projects like this.

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