Alyssa Jeong Perry
-
Currently California doesn't collect data on the impacts of COVID-19 and the LGBTQ community, but that could change. -
With more people out of work, the demand on food banks is increasing. -
Community clinics in L.A. have been struggling financially during the coronavirus crisis, as patient revenue drops and expenses for protective equipment go up. Some are finding relief through loans. -
With social distancing orders in place, people without air conditioning might have trouble finding refuge from the heat. -
Last year, U.S. immigrant workers sent around $36 billion to family members in Mexico, a figure expected to drop sharply during the pandemic. -
As more and more people lose their jobs, immigrants are faced with the challenge of paying their rent and buying food here in the U.S., or sending money back to their home countries.
-
Joseph Becerra is part of USC's Street Medicine Team. It was always challenging work, but with coronavirus his job has gotten even harder. -
Community health clinics serve some of Southern California's most vulnerable populations. -
Community health clinics have always provided health care to L.A.'s most vulnerable, but since the pandemic hit, they are facing financial struggles. -
Treating people who live on the streets is hard, but in a pandemic, it's even harder.
Stories by Alyssa Jeong Perry
Support for LAist comes from