Advocacy Work
Workforce Advocacy
Housing Works was proud to participate in the 2025 Housing California Conference in Sacramento, where five of our very own staff members performed, “The Frontline Mind.” The spoken-word monologues written by Bikbaye Inejnema shed light on the real experiences, pressures, and financial challenges faced by frontline workers. Attendees shared validating feedback, underscoring the urgent need for leadership support, fair compensation, and meaningful systemic change. This work is part of our commitment to advocate not only for the people we serve, but for the people doing the serving.
“The Frontline Mind” Performance
Santa Monica College Homeless Service Work Program
Housing Works’ Executive Director, Celina Alvarez and LAHSA’s Senior Advisor for Workforce Development, Vanessa Rios played a pivotal role in advocating for and co- creating the curriculum for students seeking to make a bigger impact in service and advocacy for Los Angeles’ unhoused neighbors.