Homeless in Manhattan Beach get counted
by Emma Lehman Two dozen volunteers with flashlights and wearing reflective vests fanned out across Manhattan Beach Wednesday evening to count the town’s homeless. The annual count was part of a countywide program coordinated by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count. The results of Wednesday’s count are expected to be released in June. In 2020, volunteers found 15 homeless in Manhattan Beach, 28 in Hermosa Beach and 176 in Redondo Beach. Countywide, 54,291 homeless were counted. George Gabriel, Assistant to the City Manager, addressed the volunteers at the Joslyn Community Center prior to Wednesday evening’s count. “Our goal is to get a point-in-time snapshot of homelessness in our community,” he said. “With this count, we can better assess what kinds of resources we need in Manhattan Beach.” Gabriel said the city has a four-pronged approach to the issue: public safety, mental health resources, community outreach, and community engagement. Volunteers used a smartphone app to record this year’s Los Angeles County homeless count. Photo by Emma Lehman In previous years, volunteers used pen and paper to record their findings. This year…
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