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View fullsize Creating paths to safe housing is one of many things we do here at the Weingart Center. We also help with dental referrals. If you're in need, visit our site or call our number to learn more. (link in bio) #dentalcare #housingishealthcare #USCDentalC
View fullsize 🌟 Event: 28th Weingart Golf Classic 📅 Date: April 1, 2024 📍 Where: Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks 🤝 Play golf, network, and fundraise to uplift those facing homelessness. Register now. (link in bio) ⛳️ #WeingartCenter #Homelessness #Fundr
View fullsize Community is an invaluable tool when uplifting those experiencing homelessness. With a human-centered design approach, ingraining community among our residents allows them to be there for each other amid their victories, turmoils, and moments of joy.
View fullsize Human-centered design can be as easy as asking. We asked our residents about a barrier to getting sheltered. Their answer? Dogs. Many shelters don't allow pets, discouraging them from finding housing. In fact, all of our sites are pet friendly and pe
View fullsize Part of human-centered design is trauma-informed care – the framework that recognizes trauma's impact on a person's feeling of safety, trust, and understanding. Our staff is trained to meet our residents where they're at to feel safe and secure
View fullsize In February, we commemorate Black History Month. In Los Angeles, 32% of individuals experiencing homelessness are Black/African American, while comprising only 8% of LA County's population. Acknowledging the racial inequities in homelessness, the Wei
View fullsize Empowering those experiencing homelessness is at the core of everything we do. From medical and dental to employment services, our human-centered design approach addresses our residents holistically – beyond their housing needs. Learn more at
View fullsize Meeting the needs of those with disabilities is not an afterthought in a human-centered design approach. Those with disabilities experience homelessness uniquely. That's why it's integral that we embed the differing needs of our residents in the desi
View fullsize Human-centered design works because it's a people-first mindset. By focusing on our residents' experiences with homelessness, we can create innovative solutions that give them stable housing and a feeling of empowerment.
View fullsize At the Weingart Center, we prioritize human-centered design, tailoring our services and spaces to understand and meet the unique needs of our residents, aiding their journey to self-sufficiency and improved well-being.
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View fullsize We're now leasing at Weingart Tower 1, our permanent supportive housing site. Studio and one-bedroom units are available with accommodations for mobility, hearing, and vision. Our 270+ units are income-based, with 40 of them dedicated to qualified Ve
View fullsize In a monumental step toward ending homelessness in Los Angeles, the S. Mark Taper Foundation bestowed the Weingart Center a significant grant of $100,000. This contribution promises to amplify the reach and impact of Weingart Center’s comprehen
View fullsize 🌟 Meet Nina Reed, our Lead Resident Services Coordinator! Every day, Nina brings expertise, professionalism, and boundless passion to uplift those experiencing homelessness. Her commitment to our mission is inspiring, and her wisdom is invaluable. ?
View fullsize ❄️ Those experiencing homelessness employ many efforts to stay warm during the winter such as: layering clothing, making makeshift blankets out of plastic bags and cardboard boxes, seeking warmth in buses and subways, and even resorting to lighting s
View fullsize Usually, where there's food and games, there's joy. Where there's joy, you'll probably find Weingart Wiffle. It magically appeared in a puff of glitter when it heard one of our residents yell, "BINGO!" Wiffle has been popping up all over o
View fullsize 🌟 As the new year approaches, it's the perfect time for reflection and anticipation. ✨ We're thrilled to share our achievements of creating substantial interim housing and the upcoming development of multiple permanent supportive housing sites. 🏠💫
View fullsize When #WeingartWiffle heard about a spirited game of Cocoa Pong, it had to stop by the B7 Bridge Housing floor to cheer on the players. Players took turns bouncing a ping pong ball into a sea of hand-picked, festive mugs. Whichever mug the ball landed
View fullsize Turns out that Weingart Wiffle loves hot chocolate! We found a trail of glitter leading right to it making itself a warm cup. Looks like it wanted to join the fun. Check out all of the Weingart Wiffle sightings! (link in bio) #weingartwiffle

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All Weingart Center Press Releases are marked as (*WCPR) below.

2024

Weingart Center tower on the rise at 600 S. San Pedro Street in DTLA (Urbanize LA)

2023

Three towers extend the Downtown LA skyline eastward (Urbanize LA)
LA City Council Moves Forward with Bass’ Proposal to Purchase Mayfair Hotel (My News LA)
Weingart and Related to build 17-story high-rise at 6th & San Pedro in DTLA (Urbanize LA)
Developers to build for 100% Permanent Supportive Housing Project (My News LA)
Affordable Senior Housing Community Opens in LA (Multi-Housing News)
Modular supportive housing debuts at 11010 Santa Monica Boulevard (Urbanize LA)
New housing development in West LA opens for seniors struggling with homelessness (MSN)
New housing development for homeless seniors opens in West LA (Yahoo! News)
West LA housing development for seniors struggling with homelessness opens (World Time Todays)

2022

Weingart seeks to build 335 affordable units in DTLA (The Real Deal)
335-unit affordable housing complex planned at 1405 S Broadway in DTLA (Urbanize L.A.)
Construction begins on Weingart Center housing project (Construction Review Online)
Construction goes vertical (Urbanize L.A.)
Modular units assembled at Weingart Center's 11010 SMB apartments (Urbanize L.A.)
Study: Affordable housing needed for vulnerable residents (L.A. Downtown News)
Building affordable housing at scale (CCA White Paper)
More affordable housing pushing dirt in DTLA | Urbanize LA (Urbanize L.A.)
L.A County eyes more Project Homekey purchases (Urbanize L.A.)
O’Farrell meets with Gardner Street shelter residents (Beverly Press)

2021

Episode #35 – Solving Homelessness One Negotiation At A Time With Tonja Boykin (Venn Negotiation)
Weingart Tower hopes to house hundreds in the Skid Row area of Downtown LA (FOX 11)
New Weingart Tower to cater to the homeless in Los Angeles (Construction Review Online)
Mayor Garcetti Breaks Ground on Largest Homeless Housing Development in City History (L.A. Mayor)
LA’s Largest Homeless Housing Development Breaks Ground in Skid Row (California News Times)
Weingart Tower Breaks Ground on Skid Row on Tuesday (Digit Patrox)
New high-rise to house homeless people on L.A.’s Skid Row (KTLA 5)
Weingart Center Breaks Ground for 278 Affordable Apartments for Homeless (IPS News)
High-Rise Homeless Housing Project Breaks Ground on LA's Skid Row (NBC Los Angeles)
Inicia proyecto de viviendas de rascacielos para indigentes de Skid Row en Los Ángeles (Telemundo 52)
L.A.’s largest homeless housing development breaks ground in Skid Row (Daily Breeze)
L.A.’s largest homeless housing development breaks ground in Skid Row (Los Angeles Daily News)
L.A.’s largest homeless housing development breaks ground (Spectrum News 1)
New high-rise will house homeless people on L.A.’s Skid Row (Los Angeles Times)
Formerly Homeless Man Finds Home in Lancaster (NBC Los Angeles)
A 19-Story Tower Coming to Skid Row  (Los Angeles Magazine)
Westside Permanent Supportive Housing for Seniors, Veterans Breaks Ground (WestsideToday)
County unveils temporary housing village in Chinatown (DT News)
Enterprise Closes Affordable Housing Fund at $236M (Multi-Housing News)
New Westwood development aims to build 51 units to house homeless veterans, seniors (ABC7)
WCA Seeks to Break Cycle of Homelessness With Affordable New Living Options (Winston & Strawn)
New Permanent Supportive Housing for Seniors, Veterans (*WCPR)
Five-story, 51-unit supportive housing development breaks ground in West L.A. (Urbanize L.A.)
Weingart Center’s latest affordable complex snags bond funding (The Real Deal)
Bank of America Gives Grants to 104 LA-Area Nonprofits (My News LA)
2021 Women's Leadership Awards: FINALIST (Los Angeles Business Journal)
The Home Depot Foundation Invests $325,000 to Combat Veteran Homelessness in Los Angeles (yahoo! finance)
David Adjaye and Studio One Eleven reveal Fourth and Central development in LA (dezeen Mag)
Proposed Mixed-Use Project will Expand Arts District (The Rafu Shimpo)

2020
These 11 Organizations Are Working Hard to Stem the Tide of Homelessness in L.A. (L.A. Mag)
A New Bridge Home Opens in Downtown Los Angeles (*WCPR)
L.A. City Planning Commission Approves Supportive Housing in Florence (Urbanize L.A.)
State Awards $18.9M for L.A. Area Affordable Housing Developments (Urbanize L.A.)
Developers Receive Funding for Projects Benefiting LA and Orange County Vets (MyNews LA)
Black people make up 8% of L.A. population and 34% of its homeless (Los Angeles Times)
Weingart Center Awarded $30,000 Grant from Bank of America (*WCPR)
New Rule Could Deny Black Developers State Housing Funds (Precinct Reporter Group)
New Rule Could Deny Black Developers Access to $4 Billion+ in State Housing Funds  (LA Sentinel)
LA County awards $57M to 5 affordable housing projects (The Real Deal)
LA City Councilmember Paul Koretz announces plans to run for city controller (Daily Bruin)
Affordable Housing Proposed at 71st & Broadway (Urbanize Los Angeles)

2019
Women’s Bridge Housing Opens on Gardner Street (*WCPR)
Public Hearing To Discuss the Homeless Epidemic of Los Angeles (LA Sentinel)
Nonprofit’s plans for 19-story Skid Row tower still kicking around (LA Curbed)
Chairman Santiago To Host Informational Hearing (Van Nuys News Press)
LA Homeless Services Winter Shelters Available Until Early January (NBC Los Angeles)

2018
American Business Bank Awards Weingart Center Program (Business Wire)
Dog Park Opens for Residents of Skid Row Homeless Center (Los Angeles Times)
Skid Row in Los Angeles Gets a Dog Park (Daily News)
Weingart Center of Downtown Names Warren Loui as Chairman (Los Angeles Business Journal)

2017
San Diego Firm Chosen to Expand L.A.’s Weingart Center (Times of San Diego)
Weingart Center plans first high-rise homeless housing for L.A.'s skid row (Los Angeles Times)