A coastal Los Angeles neighborhood reached its breaking point this week as more than 100 residents confronted leaders of two supportive housing programs over what they described as rising crime and deteriorating public safety.One resident told the packed meeting on Monday that Venice, California, neighbors are now "finding dead bodies" during routine cleanups, while others described drug activity, trespassing and fears of letting their children walk the neighborhood alone.The heated community meeting centered on The Journey Program and Safe Place for Youth, two supportive housing facilities on Lincoln Boulevard that neighbors blame for a sharp decline in safety and quality of life since opening roughly 18 months ago in an effort to address homelessness in the area.LA BUSINESS LEADER SAYS CRIME, WILDFIRE FALLOUT FUELING PRATT SURGE AS VOTERS SEEK CHANGE: 'PEOPLE ARE ANGRY'A homeless encampment near Venice Beach in Los Angeles.Residents have called for stronger oversight of nearby supportive housing programs and improved public safety.
(Jill Connelly/Bloomberg via Getty Images)While residents questioned the programs' impact on the surrounding neighborhood, Venice Community Housing says on its website that "providing supportive services in conjunction with stable housing is the proven long-term solution to end homelessness." See a problem in your neighborhood that isn't getting attention? [email protected] Instagram: @fndstephprice X: @StephenyPriceYour tip could help expose a problem and drive coverage.The organization also says it provides "trauma-informed resources and supports" to help tenants secure and maintain housing, improve health, enhance education and thrive in their communities."This feels like a lot of lip service and not a lot of action," one resident said as tempers flared.Residents painted a grim picture of daily life surrounding the facilities.UCLA SORORITIES HIRE PRIVATE SECURITY AMID TERRIFYING HARASSMENT BY HOMELESS MEN: REPORTA security guar...