Jacque Walker, 51, walks through a courtyard at Project 50. He had been living on the streets for at least five years when two outreach workers asked him if he wanted a place to stay. (Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times)
Jacque Walker, 51, smiles during an interview at Project 50. (Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times)
Jacque Walker, 51, walks on the roof at Project 50. (Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times)
Jacque Walker, 51, sits on his bed in his room at Project 50. He is one of 107 people housed through the program. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
George Givens, right, gets a ride with Chris Tower, mental health coordinator for Project 50, from his home in the Charles Cobb Apartments. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times)
George Givens, center, takes a look at the recycling location where he used to bring bottles and cans for money. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times)
It took counselors years to convince George Givens to get off the streets and into housing. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times)
George Givens looks down the hallway as he stands at the entrance to his apartment in the Charles Cobb Apartments. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times)
George Givens waits in the lobby of the Charles Cobb Apartments. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times)
