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 at the 28th Annual Weingart Golf Classic. Mr. Witte has dedicated his career to addressing affordable housing and homelessness.

His collaboration and support were integral to developing 600 San Pedro, one of our permanent supportive housing sites at the Weingart Center. This partnership reflects his commitment to addressing California's pressing housing needs.

Join us in honoring Mr. Witte’s commitment to addressing homelessness by attending the 19th Hole Reception after the Golf Tournament. Get your tickets here.

William A. Witte’s Impact
Mr. Witte’s dedication to addressing affordable housing extends beyond 600 San Pedro. Since founding Related California over 30 years ago, Mr. Witte has helped create over 95 permanent supportive housing developments, single-room occupancy, and affordable family housing throughout California.

William A. Witte’s career in housing
Before his work at Related California, Mr. Witte served as Deputy Mayor for Housing and Neighborhoods under San Francisco Mayor Art Agnos, Director of Housing and Economic Development under Mayor Dianne Feinstein, and Commissioner of the San Francisco Housing Authority.

Mr. Witte previously served as Executive Assistant to Assistant Secretary for Housing/Federal Housing Commissioner Lawrence B. Simons at HUD in Washington, as Legislative Director for the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials and with the Philadelphia Office of Housing and Community Development.

We are astounded by Mr. Witte’s commitment to creating equitable housing in California. His dedication is apparent through his work with the Weingart Center and beyond. Thank you, Mr. Witte, for your commitment to addressing homelessness and affordable housing!