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Homeless nonprofit's contracts nixed by LAHSA after service failure and IRS cash seizure, agency says
By Andrew Khouri at Los Angeles Times - California
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
The Los Angeles Homeless Servicers Authority said Tuesday that it was terminating contracts with the nonprofit Home At Last, saying it failed to provide contracted services and the IRS seized cash at an address linked to the nonprofit's founder.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The termination of contracts between the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and Home At Last has significant implications for the city's efforts to address homelessness. With the city's homeless population being a major concern, the failure of a nonprofit to provide contracted services can exacerbate the issue. The seizure of cash by the IRS at an address linked to the nonprofit's founder also raises questions about the organization's financial management and potential misuse of funds intended to support homeless services. This development may lead to increased scrutiny of nonprofit organizations receiving city contracts, ensuring that they are held to high standards of accountability and transparency. The city's residents and homeless population will be watching to see how the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority reallocates these contracts and resources to effective providers, in order to make a meaningful impact on the city's homelessness crisis.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times - California ·
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