LA Family Housing

Another successful Housing Fair hosted by our Housing and Locations team! This event allowed our participants to connect with landlords, property managers, and members from our Regional Coordination team to receive resources and approvals in order to secure housing. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our participants in finding a home. And also thank you to @camperousa for catering this event and providing delicious food for our participants and staff! #EndHomelessness

This past week, we observed Transgender Awareness Week, a time to celebrate the resilience, achievements, and lives of transgender and gender non-conforming people. At LA Family Housing, we proudly stand in solidarity with the transgender community, affirming their right to live authentically and with dignity. This week served as a reminder of the challenges many in the transgender community face, but also an opportunity to reflect on how we, as an organization, can continue to advocate for inclusivity and respect for all individuals, regardless of gender identity. As we work toward our mission to help people transition out of homelessness and poverty, we know that home is a fundamental need for all, including those in the transgender community who often face compounded barriers in housing, employment, and healthcare. These basic needs are the first step toward stability, and we remain committed to ensuring that all individuals have access to safe and supportive environments where they can thrive. Today, as we transition from celebration to reflection, we observe Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), a day to honor the lives of transgender individuals who have passed due to violence and hate. TDOR is a solemn occasion to remember those taken from us and reaffirm our commitment to a world where all people can live freely, safely, and authentically. At LAFH, we stand side by side with the transgender community in their fight for equality, justice, and protection from violence and discrimination. As we reflect on the lives lost, we also renew our resolve to build a society where everyone can access the resources, support, and respect they deserve. Today, let us pause to remember, reflect, and recommit ourselves to creating a world where all individuals have the right to live in a safe, supportive, and empowering home. ??

The season of giving is officially here! ?? THANK YOU to @BankofAmerica SGV for donating 80 Thanksgiving meal bags! These bags will be going to families transitioning away from homelessness. The holidays can be a tough and expensive time for many, and with these bags, families can have a sense of relief that their meal will be covered. A special thanks to Debbie Sanchez for organizing this for another year with LAFH and thanks to Business Banking, Glendale and Alhambra call center, and 611 Brand! ?? If you would like to donate a meal bag or find ways to help make this Thanksgiving special for those transitioning away from homelessness, visit our Holiday Site: https://lafh.org/holidays

Yesterday, LAFH partnered with @HopeTheMission and hosted a Housing Fair where people from the community could meet with landlords, property managers, and owners to work together to secure housing! Our Regional Coordination and Housing Locations team works hard to make these events happen because we want to see people get housed! We were so pleased with the turnout and grateful to help connect our community with opportunities to find a new home. ?? #EndHomelessness

HUGE THANK YOU to the @unistudios volunteers for their incredible work in organizing and beautifying our Saticoy Garden's site! Volunteers worked hard to assemble and arrange outdoor furniture, stain and finish wooden tables and chairs, organize our books and movie collection, AND paint a GORGEOUS new mural in the site community room. We are so grateful for the work Universal Studios has provided and we thank you for making this space extra special for our residents. Giving is truly UNIVERSAL! ?? #Volunteer #EndHomelessness #GivingisUniversal

Today was an exciting day for LA Family Housing and @LAFHBuilds as we celebrated the module placements of The Cielo. ??? This new modular community will provide 99 permanent supportive homes for our most vulnerable neighbors. We are particularly excited about this new development. It is one of five modular supportive housing developments to be produced as part of a $40 million City of Los Angeles HHH Innovation Challenge Award made to LA Family Housing, Abode Communities, and Mercy Housing California as a nonprofit developer collaborative. Working alongside elected officials, funders, and community partners who understand the power of permanent supportive housing to transform communities and lives is a privilege. We know that it takes all of us working together to make a difference and truly put an end to homelessness. Along with the City of Los Angeles, we would like to thank @CouncilmemberJohnLee for his ongoing advocacy, continued support, and genuine partnership in making this project and others like it possible. Also, a BIG thank you to @Bernards.Builders for working so hard to bring these homes to life. ?? #EndHomelessness #Bringpeoplehome #TheCielo

On this Veterans Day, LA Family Housing honors the bravery and dedication of those who have served our country. We are proud to support veterans in need through our new My Angel site, providing 54 units of permanent supportive housing to veterans, individuals facing chronic homelessness, and those experiencing mental illness. Together, we stand committed to creating a community where everyone has a safe place to call home. ?? #VeteransDay #EndHomelessness #MyAngel

The holiday season is underway, which means it’s time for giving! ?? Are you looking for ways to give back this holiday season? Swipe through to see five ways you can support LAFH and make an impact on those transitioning out of homelessness. Whether it’s helping someone feel prepared to cook a meal or bringing neighbors together to celebrate, your support will make this Thanksgiving and holiday season one to remember! ?? Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions about getting involved or visit https://lafh.org/holidays more info!

Yesterday our Housing Locations and Employment Placement team hosted the Fall Hiring Spree Event alongside our partners @Salvationarmyus and El Proyecto Work Source California. There were several employers and resources where people could meet and connect for employment and career opportunities! Thank you to all the vendors and employers who supported this important event for our community! #Careers #EndHomelessness

Today, Congressman Tony Cardenas presented a $500,000 federal Community Project Funding check to Mayor Karen Bass for housing renovations at our permanent affordable housing site, Saticoy Gardens! Congressman Cardenas and Mayor Bass had the opportunity to speak with some of our residents, who shared their stories about how this site and LA Family Housing have helped them secure a place to call home. We are incredibly grateful for this funding and excited to continue bringing families and individuals home for good! ??