Meet Nicole - A Success Story
Nicole walked into our Downtown Access Center wishing to enroll in our Winter Shelter Program. Four days later she accepted a program transfer to our new Enhanced Bridge Housing for Women Roadmap Program.
What's the best way to start a Tuesday? With a groundbreaking, of course!
On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, Senator Kevin Murray (Ret) and the Weingart Center Association broke ground on its newest Permanent Supportive Housing development, 11010 SMB—named after the development’s address, 11010 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles. This 5-story development will offer housing and support services to Senior and Senior Veterans experiencing homelessness.
11010 SMB Groundbreaking - Video
On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, Senator Kevin Murray (Ret) and the Weingart Center Association broke ground on its newest Permanent Supportive Housing development, 11010 SMB—named after the development’s address, 11010 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles. This 5-story development will offer housing and support services to Senior and Senior Veterans experiencing homelessness.
PR: New Permanent Supportive Housing for Seniors, Veterans
Senator Kevin Murray (Ret) and the Weingart Center Association announced today that it will host a special groundbreaking ceremony on July 6th, 2021, to celebrate the upcoming construction of a 51-unit, 5-story permanent supportive housing development for Seniors and Senior Veterans who are experiencing homelessness.
Meet Sammy - A Success Story
Sammy was forced back to living on the streets of Downtown L.A. after being discharged from a facility where he no longer met the mental health requirements of that program.
Meet Ime - A Success Story
Finding it difficult to solidify a stable foundation after his release from incarceration in 2017, Ime fell into homelessness.
What America Believes About Homelessness
Our friends at @invisiblePEOPLE took a deep look at public perceptions of homelessness and released its findings in a very informative (and easy-to-read) report, "What America Believes About Homelessness."
Weingart Wins Homekey RFP Bid with Hotel Solaire
The Weingart Center is happy to announce that it won the Homekey RFP bid with Hotel Solaire, now to be known as The Beacon.
The 4 main types of housing for the homeless explained.
Lisa Halverstadt at Voice of San Diego explains the differences in housing opportunities for the homeless. This explanation helps counter the confusion that sometimes fuels community opposition to projects intended to assist homeless populations.
Equity and inclusion across Los Angeles Commercial Real Estate
FEATURED PRESENTERS
Tonja Boykin, COO, Weingart Center - Damien Goodmon, Founder & Executive Director, Crenshaw Subway Coalition - Alicia Bramble, Affordable Housing Asset Manager & President, Brilliant Corners & AAREP LA - Jason Riffe, Corporate and Community Partnerships Manager, SoLA Impact
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Recently, one of our THP* clients, who was nearing the end of his stay at the Weingart Center, became worried that he might not receive a funder extension. Our great Access Center stepped in.