This document provides witnesses' testimonies and prepared statements from the Congressional hearing held in Los Angeles, California to examine the problems of the homeless and to suggest ways to alleviate some of the problems of the homeless. Opening statements are included by Representatives Augustus Hawkins, Edward Roybal, and Matthew Martinez. Witnesses providing testimony include: (1) Ernani Bernardi and Richard Alatorre, Los Angeles City Councilmen; (2) Gabriel Cortina, assistant superintendent for adult and occupational education, Los Angeles Unified School District; (3) Edward Eisenstadt, director, alcohol and residential services, Volunteers of America; (4) Rodger Farr, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health; (5) John Haley, director, Mary Lind Foundation; (5) Martha Brown Hicks, president, Skid Row Development Corp.; (6) Maxene Johnston and Janet Larkly, Weingart Center Association; (8) Nancy Mintie, Inner City Law Center; (8) Bruce Monroe, Crime Prevention through Substance Abuse Treatment; (9) Buddy Nadler, Economic Development Committee; (10) Robert Nelson, Los Angeles Business Labor Council; (11) Steven Porter, Los Angeles City Community Development Department; (12) Bette Ripp, People in Progress, Inc.; (14) Thomas Settle, Wings Over Jordan, Inc. and Caring Hands Programs; (15) David Silva, Secretary Treasurer of Los Angeles Union of the Homeless; and (16) three homeless persons, Nick Brkich, George Mount, and David Quail. Prepared statements, letters, and supplemental materials are included. (NB)