The LA Mission believes that Kanye West needs to turn his words into action, and the organization. is frustrated that he hasn’t followed through on his vow to help the homeless get jobs and housing … people familiar with the Mission’s struggles tell TMZ.
Kanye had all the inspiration on Friday, posting this on IG… “Look at the homeless as the biggest inspiration for all the design.” It’s unclear what he meant, but it rekindles some of the promises the rapper made last year when he visited the Mission and pledged to use his businesses to help the homeless find jobs, education and housing .
Our sources say little or nothing has been done since then.
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As we reported, Kanye met with leaders of the organization. last November, where he laid out ambitious plans on how to tackle the city’s biggest challenge: the homelessness crisis. We’re told people at the Mission have tried to contact Ye several times since the meeting, to no avail.
Kanye has done good for the homeless … among other things, he donated 1,000 meals and spent time encouraging volunteers and LA residents to come together and help. He also held a Sunday service at the Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row in 2019.
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We’re told LA Mission wants to work with Kanye, because he’s a big star with a megaphone and could do really well.
No comments from LA mission.