28th Annual Weingart Golf Classic, A Success
On April 1, 2024, the Weingart Center hosted its 28th Annual Weingart Golf Classic fundraiser at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, CA, The event was sponsored by City National Bank and presented by U.S. Bank. With more than 200 supporters in attendance, the Weingart Center raised significant funds to support its comprehensive programs and services, each designed to support those experiencing homelessness in the greater Los Angeles area.
2024 Champion for Change Award Recipient – William A. Witte
This year, we’re privileged to honor William A. Witte, Chairman and CEO of Related California. Mr. Witte has dedicated his career to addressing affordable housing and homelessness.
Nothing can replace the support of a loved one
Reunification services can lead to a vital support system for anyone experiencing homelessness.
Black leaders who’ve made an impact in ending homelessness
Even though Black or African-American individuals make up only 8% of the broader demographic of Los Angeles County, fully one-third of people experiencing homelessness represent that demographic. While homelessness is an issue that can affect anyone, it’s deeply intertwined with issues race, posing unique challenges for Black communities.
Human-centered design — What it is and how we use it
In everything we do — from programming to architecture — serving our residents is our focus.
Homelessness in the winter
For the unhoused in Los Angeles, there’s a risk of hypothermia.
11010 smB Events
Over the past month, we hosted Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky on Veteran’s Day, Art Day, and a Thanksgiving feast. Each of these events showcased the community being built. Here at 11010 smB, we serve seniors and senior Veterans in our permanent supportive housing.
Radical Generosity in Action: Sustaining Hope in Los Angeles
Giving Tuesday serves as a powerful symbol of radical generosity—a reminder to leverage our time, resources, and finances to create a more compassionate world.
The Migration to a Cashless Society
As this new cashless society emerges, people experiencing homelessness are at risk of being left behind. Simply put, there is a reliance on cash for people experiencing homelessness. Take that away and the homelessness problem might get even bigger.
On the run, on their own: helping domestic violence victims
Domestic violence and abuse play a major role in California’s homelessness.
600 San Pedro Groundbreaking, Success
On October 12, 2023, the Weingart Center hosted a special groundbreaking ceremony for 600 San Pedro, its newest permanent supportive housing development located in downtown Los Angeles.
Rejected and alone: LGBTQAI+ and homelessness
The struggle of those who identify as LGBTQAI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Asexual, Intersex, and other diverse sexual orientations and gender identities) persists even on the streets while trying to obtain secure housing.
Stranded without help: LA’s homeless migrants
In California, there are nearly 2.7 million people without legal status, which can disqualify people from government help despite their needs.
Generational Perspectives on a Growing Crisis
By fostering intergenerational cooperation and implementing comprehensive solutions, we can work towards a future where homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring, and affordable housing is accessible to all.
The connection between prison, reentry, and homelessness
After their release from prison, many people find themselves in a new sort of prison, trapped on the streets with nowhere to go.
The unique problems facing men who experience homelessness
The higher rate of homelessness among men may be attributed to a number of reasons: unemployment, limited social support networks, and issues regarding mental health and substance abuse, for example.
The specific challenges of homeless women
The number of women experiencing homelessness in the Los Angeles area has risen by nearly 20 percent since 2016
Our Aging Homeless Population: A Growing Crisis
Homelessness is a pressing issue in America, affecting individuals from all walks of life. However, a concerning trend has emerged in recent years: the increase of elderly people within homeless communities.
Topping Out
Weingart Tower, our newest permanent supportive housing development in downtown LA, makes us proud too.
On the Importance of Being Informed.
Due to the long-lasting impact that trauma has on physical and mental health, healthcare providers and policymakers are adopting trauma-informed organizational and clinical best practices that have the potential to improve health outcomes.