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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

What the church can do in the homelessness epidemic

What the church can do in the homelessness epidemic
Local churches should prioritize the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer • November 3, 2021

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, homelessness spiked and became a more severe epidemic after the spread of the virus. In 2020, the homeless population in Los Angeles County increased by 12.7%. This is largely due to a flawed infrastructure system and the effect of the pandemic on many who lost their jobs. THE...