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HOMELESS AND HOUSING PROGRAM FUND
Program Highlights
A Community of Friends
Permanent Supportive Housing Program
With the collaboration of Housing Works Mobile Integration Service Team (MIST), A Community of Friends has been able to provide quality permanent housing and intensive services to former homeless, mentally ill tenants who are at risk of losing their housing due to financial and behavioral problems. Funding has allowed for additional supportive services through property management support systems and provides for needed property maintenance at 16 different sites.
A Community of Friends
3701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Telephone: (213) 480-0809
www.acof.org
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Vista Nueva – Los Angeles
A Community of Friends
Larry, Vista Nueva – Tenant
A Community of Friends
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HOMELESS AND HOUSING PROGRAM FUND
Program Highlights
City of Pomona
Integrated Housing and Outreach Program
The City of Pomona’s Integrated Housing and Outreach Program is using HHPF-CCP funds to work with Foothill Aids Project and Mercy House to provide eviction prevention, rental assistance, intensive case management, advocacy, and infrastructure development for individuals experiencing homelessness in the area.
Obtaining housing on an extremely limited income (Rosa pictured right) on the streets of Pomona for over six (6) years. Thanks to the extensive outreach and case management components of the program, Rosa was linked with permanent, income-based housing, allowing her to rebuild her life.
City of Pomona
Integrated Housing Outreach Program
Jan Cicco, Homeless Services Coordinator
505 S. Garvey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91769
Telephone: (909) 620-2571
http://www.ci.pomona.ca.us
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Rosa, holding up keys to her new apartment
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HOMELESS AND HOUSING PROGRAM FUND
Program Highlights
Homes for Life Foundation
Vanowen Apartments
Through HHPF-CCP funds , Homes for Life Foundation’s Vanowen Apartments in Van Nuys is able to provide affordable permanent housing units for homeless adults with chronic mental illness. Vanowen residents also have access to case management, life skills, mental health services, and transportation. Projects such as the Vanowen Apartments will continue to provide a safe and affordable home where people with mental disabilities can thrive.
Homes for Life Foundation
8939 S. Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 460
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Telephone: (310) 337-7417
www.homesforlife.org
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Vanowen Apartments – Van Nuys
Community Room - Vanowen Apartments
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HOMELESS AND HOUSING PROGRAM FUND
Program Highlights
National Mental Health Association of Greater Los Angeles
Self-Sufficiency Project for Homeless and Young Adults with Mental Illness - Antelope Valley
Since receiving HHPF-CCP funds, the National Mental Health Association of Greater Los Angeles has been able to enhance existing services to homeless individuals in the Antelope Valley. The Opportunity Center works as a one-stop, referral and service center for hundreds of homeless persons living with mental illness, including those with substance abuse problems. The Opportunity Center provides permanent housing referrals, employment training, and drop-in services such as showers, laundry, clean clothes, and food. Services continue to promote awareness, acceptance, and understanding of people living with mental illnesses and the importance of mental wellness in the lives of everyone in the community.
National Mental Health Association of Greater Los Angeles – Antelope Valley
Jamie Gonzalez, Team Leader
Mental Health America –
Homeless Assistance Program
506 West Jackman St.
Lancaster, CA 93534
Telephone: (661) 579-8320
www.mhala.org
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Opportunity Center
Case Management Services
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HOMELESS AND HOUSING PROGRAM FUND
Program Highlights
Ocean Park Community Center
Healthcare for Empowerment to Access Respite, Treatment, and Housing (HEARTH)
In collaboration with the Venice Family Clinic, the Ocean Park Community Center (OPCC) Project Healthcare for Empowerment to Access Respite, Treatment, and Housing (HEARTH) has used HHPF-CCP funds to establish a new medical/health care home for the homeless population in Santa Monica. Primary health care services, permanent supportive housing, and a new pilot respite bed program has assisted in the decline of outpatient and inpatient charges to local medical care centers.
Ocean Park Community Center
Debby Maddis, MPH, Director of Housing & Special Initiatives
1453 16th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Telephone: (310) 264-6646
www.opcc.net
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Vida, OPCC HEARTH Client
Joo, OPCC HEARTH Client
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HOMELESS AND HOUSING PROGRAM FUND
Program Highlights
Union Rescue Mission
Hope Gardens Family Center
Union Rescue Mission (URM) is one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and the oldest in Los Angeles. Using HHPF-CCP funds, URM renovated ten (10) units in its transitional living complex - Hope Gardens and provided an array of emergency and long-term services including food, shelter, clothing, legal assistance, education, counseling, and job training to men, women, children, and families. Through a very comprehensive living program, women and families have progressed from homelessness toward independent living in 12-36 months.
Union Rescue Mission
Hope Gardens/Sycamore Facility
Jessica Brown-Mason
12249 Lopez Canyon Rd.
Sylmar, CA 91342
Telephone: (213) 316-2729
www.urm.org
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Hope Gardens - Sylmar
Hope Gardens - Sylmar
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HOMELESS AND HOUSING PROGRAM FUND
Program Highlights
Volunteers of America of Los Angeles
Strengthening Families Program
The Volunteers of America of Los Angeles’ Strengthening Families Program addresses the need to prevent and reduce homelessness among Head Start families in the East Los Angeles and Boyle Heights areas. Through intensive case management, families enrolled in the program have obtained one-on-one personalized assistance including skills training, personal development workshops, and financial literacy classes, just to mention a few. The Strengthening Program also assists homeless and at-risk families obtain permanent housing and employment, and is connecting them with much needed resources including school supplies, medical services, and clothing.
Volunteers of America of Los Angeles
Strengthening Families Program
Alma Martinez, Program Supervisor
240 N. Breed St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Telephone: (323) 264-2970
www.voala.org
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Families receiving clothing during Homeless Project Connect event
East Los Angeles
Giveaway items for families participating in Health Fair
East Los Angeles
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