San Vicente and Federal. Resolved for Now.

Background: For seven years, a homeless encampment existed outside the VA Fence in Brentwood, West Los Angeles. It grew to over 200 people, and fostered criminal activity including two murders. It was located at San Vicente and Federal. In November of 2021, residents were rehoused in supportive situations, many on the VA campus. For several years, the area remained clear.

In January, 2023 a second encampment emerged beginning with one tent and increasing rapidly to 45 residents and numerous tents. This was problematic in our neighborhood, no matter where we resided in Brentwood. After a six month struggle, finally, in late September 2023, the remaining individuals in this second camp were rehoused.

Yes, these major encampments are gone, but there is an ongoing need to move newly arriving transients to supportive housing. At Homeless Action of Brentwood - simply an informal group of neighbors - we have joined together to address the problem. We would be happy to share the simple ways you can help.

Who We Are

Homeless Action of Brentwood (HAOB) was formed in May 2021 as an independent group of community volunteers committed to compassionately addressing the serious issues associated with homelessness in Brentwood, specifically the encampment and ongoing homeless outside the VA Fence near San Vicente and Federal Avenue. HAOB does not solicit or accept funds.

Our Mission and Our Focus

To provide leadership and resources to address the destructive consequences of homelessness in Brentwood so that the community is protected, remains safe, and those who are homeless receive compassionate, effective services with access to permanent supportive housing.

To initiate immediate, results-oriented action to reduce any homeless population on San Vicente Boulevard, Federal , Bringham and Wilshire Boulevard.

What Can You Do? And Why Should You Do It?

  1. Contact the Sheriff’s Department and request action - this is their area of responsibility. Public attention makes an enormous difference in responses. We will supply you with contact information. And let us know what transpires - we will follow up.

  2. Also email HAOB. Using our community contacts, we will work to find compassionate and timely solutions. As we have seen, encampments grow from small beginnings.