Los Angeles Poverty Department

Los Angeles Poverty Department
Founded1985
FounderJohn Malpede
Location
Websitehttp://www.lapovertydept.org

The Los Angeles Poverty Department (LAPD) is a Los Angeles–based performance group closely tied to the city's Skid Row neighborhood. Founded in 1985 by director and activist John Malpede, LAPD members are mostly homeless or formerly homeless people.