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A community resource & real-time app to support & connect those experiencing homelessness, or just in need of resources.
A community resource & real-time app to support & connect those experiencing homelessness, or just in need of resources.
The Skid Row City Limit Mural is an 18-by-50-foot (5.5 by 15.2 m) mural displayed on San Julian Street in Los Angeles, California. It features a map demarcating Skid Row's legally recognized boundaries alongside an official-looking sign, replete with city seal, reading "Skid Row City Limit, Population: Too Many." This is the initial installation of a mural project that will eventually cover the whole wall on the San Julian block just north of 6th Street (Closest address is 570 south San Julian street).
The Skid Row City Limit Mural
Installed in compliance with the city's mural ordinance, the project was created and organized by Skid Row community activist General Jeff Page for his Issues and Solutions organization, with mural installation led by local street art crew Winston Death Squad. It was carried out solely with volunteer labor from Skid Row citizens and without the aid of any non-profit service organizations. The piece represents a reaction to the growing practice among commercial groups of referring to historic areas of Skid Row with alternative designations. An adjacent companion piece titled "Skid Row Map" emphasizes Skid Row's historic and official significance with a citation of the 2006 Jones v. City of Los Angeles court decision that specifies Skid Row's physical boundaries as between Main and Alameda streets to the west and east, and Third and Seventh streets to the north and south.
At Skid Row Connect, our mission is to create a powerful movement that stands firmly beside and empowers individuals experiencing homelessness. We are dedicated to fostering a sense of community and support by keeping our brothers and sisters on Skid Row in Los Angeles informed about the resources available to them.
Through a user-friendly and inclusive app, we strive to build bridges between the homeless community and the numerous organizations, businesses, and advocates eager to extend a helping hand. Our platform will serve as a go-to resource hub, offering up-to-date information on safety, wellness, job opportunities, food resources, and beyond.
We firmly believe in the strength of partnerships and collaboration. By forging meaningful connections with local government agencies, charitable organizations, and compassionate businesses, we aim to maximize the positive impact we can make on the lives of those facing adversity.
At Skid Row Connect, we are committed to being a beacon of hope, respect, and dignity. We stand with the community we serve, always listening, learning, and adapting to their evolving needs. Our unwavering dedication to openness and inclusivity ensures that everyone's voice is heard and valued.
With compassion as our guiding principle, we envision a future where every person on Skid Row has access to vital resources, feels supported, and has the opportunity to regain stability and independence. Together, we will transform lives, uplift spirits, and work towards eradicating homelessness from our beloved community.
Join us in this movement of empathy and empowerment as we strive to make a lasting and meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors in need
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To support and empower those experiencing homelessness by keeping them abreast of what is happening in the community, resources available in and for the Skid Row community of Los Angeles.
Through partnerships with local government agencies, charitable organizations, businesses, and homeless advocates, open to and supporting the community, the app is being built as a go-to resource for safety, wellness, job opportunities, food resources, and more.