Get to Know HOPICS
History
Mike Neely, founder of the Homeless Outreach Program (HOP), conceptualized an agency that would help individuals and families navigate the complexities of the social service system. As a homeless individual, sleeping on Skid Row, and a former veteran, he knew all too well the difficulties faced by this population. The concept, as simple as it sounds, was quite ground-breaking at the time, take formerly homeless persons, employ them to outreach and assist currently homeless persons navigate through the available services.
Mission
​HOPICS is dedicated to providing the highest quality innovative social service to South Los Angeles with an emphasis on behavioral health and housing stability.
Vision
To provide the best quality of service to homeless and low-income households in South Los Angeles and surrounding areas and to employ the most qualified staff available and build our services and programs to meet the diverse needs of the community.
