Independent Journal Review

Homeless Fraud: South Los Angeles Charity Executive Director Arrested In Alleged $23M Federal Swindle

South Los Angeles charity executive director Alexander Soofer was arrested and charged Friday with fraudulently obtaining $23 million in taxpayer
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Annual homeless count begins in Los Angeles amid budget cut, accountability concerns

Volunteers began the annual Los Angeles homeless count amid major budget cuts and continued concerns about the accuracy of the data used to guide funding and services.

Director of L.A. Charity Accused of Stealing $10 Million in Funds That Were Supposed to Help Feed the Homeless

Alexander Soofer, 42, allegedly used some of the money on a down payment for a $7 million home

Former Patriots draft pick Kevin Johnson killed at Los Angeles homeless encampment

A defensive tackle, Johnson was selected by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 1993 NFL Draft, but was cut during training camp that summer. His draft peers in New England included Drew Bledsoe (No. 1 overall), Chris Slade (second round) and Troy Brown (eighth round).
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The annual homeless count is underway, but families remain hard to track

Last year, homelessness declined overall in the region, but not for families with children. And service providers say even that was an undercount.

The 2026 Greater LA Homeless Count is underway as city, county rethinks roles and funding

The 2026 Greater LA Homeless Count is underway as city, county rethinks roles and funding
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Volunteers head out for first night of 2026 homeless count

Hundreds of volunteers will fan out across Los Angeles Tuesday night to begin the annual three-night Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count.