August 31, 2026

Meet the Families at Tyrone House 

For many of the families living at Tyrone House, it took just one crisis to turn stability into homelessness. After weeks or months of uncertainty, many found refuge in LA Family Housing's (LAFH) motel program. While the program provides a safe place to stay, motel living can have limitations for families. That's why earlier this summer we were thrilled to welcome 12 families to Tyrone House, a newly renovated interim housing community designed specifically with them in mind. 

The property offers families resources that make daily life easier, including kitchens, laundry facilities, and a fenced yard where children can safely play. For these families, Tyrone House is more than just a place to stay. It is a place to begin rebuilding stability and hope for the future. 

Meet Jasmine: Jasmine’s experience with homelessness began when a seven-year relationship ended, leaving her and her 12-year-old son without a place to live. The family spent several weeks living in their car while she searched for support. Eventually, LAFH connected them with interim housing in a motel, where they lived for almost two years before moving to Tyrone House.  

Although Jasmine expected to be in permanent housing by now, funding cuts to homeless services have delayed that next step. Even so, she says Tyrone House is a significant improvement. "The kitchen has been amazing," Jasmine says. "Food is expensive, so being able to cook saves me a lot of money. And having the LAFH staff here is nice too because I can go in and ask questions whenever I need help." Jasmine remains hopeful that permanent housing will come through soon for her family. 

Meet Laura: Laura and her partner became homeless after he lost his job while she was pregnant with their youngest child. Without a steady income, they could no longer afford their rent and spent nearly three months living in their car with their two-year-old daughter. After connecting with LAFH outreach staff, the family was placed in a motel where they stayed for several months before moving into Tyrone House.  

Today, Laura says she feels happier and far more stable. The family has a private room, a crib for her two-month-old baby, and access to essentials for families, such as laundry facilities. Her partner is working again, and the family enjoys spending time playing in the yard while they work towards securing permanent housing. 

Meet Edgar: Edgar, a father of two, became homeless after losing a living arrangement tied to his employment. His work schedule was not compatible with his need to pick up his teenage children from their after-school program. Edgar and his children had to couch surf while searching for housing and support. He learned about LAFH through a community event at a food pantry and was placed in a motel.  

After about a year in the motel, Edgar moved into Tyrone House, where he appreciates having access to a kitchen and a more family-friendly environment for his children. Looking ahead, he hopes to secure stable employment and eventually rent a two-bedroom apartment. He says LAFH has been essential to keeping his family safe and together during a challenging period in their lives. “If it wasn’t for LAFH, I couldn’t even imagine how my children and I would be doing now. It’s been great,” he says.  

Meet Lorena:  Lorena lost her job and could no longer afford her rent. She and her young daughter lived on the street and relied on the kindness of others for a place to sleep until someone connected them with LAFH. They were placed in a motel where they lived for a year.  

Lorena says the move to Tyrone House has been transformative. She feels safe, appreciates having the ability to cook, and enjoys being in a neighborhood where her daughter can play outside and visit nearby parks. “My daughter wasn’t able to go outside of the motel because there was a lot of neighborhood activity,” she says. “The environment is better here.” Lorena is currently searching for more stable employment, while her daughter has just started at a new local school and is adjusting to making new friends. Their focus now is on building stability and creating a brighter future together.