Homelessness

City of Torrance Community Development Homeless Initiatives 

The Torrance Housing Authority offers several programs and is intimately involved in County initiatives designed to assist homeless individuals, families, and veterans in securing stable housing.

  • Rental Assistance for Homeless Veterans- Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing Program
    • The Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Program provides rental assistance to homeless veterans and their families along with case management and clinical services through the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) of Greater Los Angeles.
    • The VAMC assesses applicants eligibility and service needs and then refers them to the Torrance Housing Authority for rental assistance. The Housing Authority will determine eligibility for rental assistance in accordance with VASH regulations.
  • Section 8 Substandard Housing Preference
    • In 2021, the Torrance Housing Authority's Section 8 Program implemented an initiative as an additional means of addressing the area’s homelessness crisis by giving preference to individuals that are experiencing homeless in the City of Torrance

 Homeless Resources

For assistance or additional information on homeless services, the City of Torrance has developed the following webpage Homeless Services | City of Torrance

 

Meals and Nutrition Programs

We’ve compiled a list of local food resources, including pantries and free meal programs, available to anyone in our community.

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