West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation

Great article about The Benefits of Affordable Housing! http://brookingshabitat.org/the-benefits-of-affordable-hou/

Throwback Thursday - Thank you Everyone In LA for featuring Rampart Mint! Welcome to all our new residents!

As we begin 2021, our priority is to continue to protect and support our residents and staff from the spread of Covid-19. At WHCHC apartment communities, all critical supportive services are voluntary and available at no-cost to over 950 residents. We continue our work, as we have for nearly 35 years, because the need does. Homes prevent homelessness. Our high-quality affordable housing and vital support services keep people safe and stably housed.

We're thankful for Westmore Linden: 125 seniors have a place to call home. This newly completed project, located in the Koreatown/Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles, includes 93 beautiful studio and one-bedroom units for seniors, with 15 units of permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless seniors. Each apartment includes energy-efficient appliances, an eat-in kitchen and private balcony. Westmore Linden amenities include a spacious community room with a kitchen, ...a peaceful outdoor courtyard with a barbecue, fitness center, computer room, and multiple social services offices to provide on-site supportive services to residents, free of charge. See more

2020 is Almost Over. It's not too late to help us keep people housed. Help us raise $26,400. Your donation today will help fund the first year of services for all 22 formerly homeless residents who have just spent their first month in their new home, Rampart Mint. As we transition into 2021, our priority is to continue to protect and support our residents and staff from the spread of Covid-19. At WHCHC apartment communities, all critical supportive services are voluntary and... available at no-cost to over 950 residentsthe majority of whom live below the federal poverty line. We continue our work, as we have for nearly 35 years, because the need does. Homes prevent homelessness. Our high-quality affordable housing and vital support services keep people safe and stably housed. Please donate today. https://whchc.z2systems.com/np/clients/whchc/donation.jsp&

Movietown Square (2016) residents began moving in early December 2016. This apartment community contains 77 affordable units for older adults with limited income age 62 and older. This building represents the inclusionary portion of Avalon West Hollywood’s 371-unit mixed-use development on the site of the former Movietown Plaza in West Hollywood, on Santa Monica Boulevard at Poinsettia Place. WHCHC is fortunate to be part of this landmark project on West Hollywood’s Eastside.... Movietown Square’s residents will have beautiful, affordable apartments with private balconies, many with expansive views of the Hollywood Hills and downtown Los Angeles. Residents will enjoy access to common area amenities, including a community room and kitchen, roof deck with planters for community gardening, a media center and gym. Within walking distance are Plummer Park and the West Hollywood Gateway retail complex, which includes a Target, Best Buy and other shops and restaurants. Metro buses provide convenient transportation to Hollywood and downtown, and West Hollywood’s own CityLine bus stops conveniently close by. Trader Joe’s, which had operated on this site for 25 years, is returning and will be located on the ground floor of the building.

Vermont Manzanita (2015) provides 41 homes for families and individuals. Fifteen units are reserved for First 5 families, which are defined as families with children age 0 to 5, who are involved in the child welfare system, and are either homeless or at-risk of homelessness. The project includes attractive landscaping on the ground and second floors, a unique children’s play area, barbeque area and tenant community garden. Located close to the intersection of Pico Boulevard and Vermont Avenue, Vermont Manzanita is close to many amenities and rapid bus lines. Vermont Manzanita has received LEED Platinum Certification from the Green Building Council. Resident Services: WHCHC is working in partnership with the Children’s Institute as lead service provider for Vermont Manzanita residents.

Here's a #ThrowbackThursday from 2019, of residents participating in a gardening program. Our partner, Seeds of Hope, provides fresh produce for our apartment communities and helps combat food insecurity with nutritious, fresh, high quality fruits and vegetables.

Happy Holidays from WHCHC! No matter the season, we are busy building homes and providing services that move community members from insecurity to stability. And you can help by donating today! At WHCHC apartment communities, all supportive services are at no-cost to residents. These critical support services keep people housed. Your donation today helps fund the first year of services for all 22 formerly homeless residents who have just spent their first month in their new ho...me, Rampart Mint. Will you help us raise $26,400? Housing alone is not enough. We offer critical support services to over 950 residents who call our 18 affordable apartment communities home. Our services are voluntary and available to all residentsthe majority of whom live below the federal poverty linealways free of charge. Our high-quality affordable housing and vital support services keep people safe and stably housed. But we can’t do it without you. Homes prevent homelessness. Support services keep people housed. Please donate today. Thank you for your support. WHCHC wishes you and those dear to you a healthy and safe holiday season! https://mailchi.mp/920c3433db6b/2020-ye-5120809

Westmore Linden (2020) has 93 units of affordable rental housing for low- and very low-income seniors, with 15 units reserved as permanent supportive housing (PSH) for formerly homeless households with special needs. Designed by Urban Architecture Lab and awarded LEED Gold for environmental sustainability, Westmore Linden is located in the Koreatown/Pico-Union neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles, near the major transit intersection of Pico Blvd. and Vermont Ave. United Building Company broke ground in May 2018 and residents began moving into their new homes in January 2020.

The Courtyard At La Brea (2014) provides 31 units serving a mixed population of very low and low incomes, including families and people with special needs. The project is comprised of two mid-rise residential towers enclosing a central courtyard which is open to the south; an interior bamboo courtyard and a community garden at the rear of the property. Sustainable features include solar-powered hot water and electricity; storm water infiltration planters; built in conformance with Build It Green’s GreenPoint Multifamily Rated Program.

Remembering John Angelo, Dancer, Acting Teacher, Cable Talk Show Host, and Harper Avenue Apartment Resident. John was a beloved community member. He will be missed. https://www.wehoville.com//in-memory-john-angelo-dancer-a/

Our Resident Services team provides an array of services.

Hayworth House (2012) is a major green renovation of a 1950s apartment building. Great care was taken to maximize ADA accessibility and livability for residents, and reduce the carbon footprint of the building. All apartments have original completely refinished oak hardwood floors; upgraded HVAC system with combination heating/air conditioning PTAC units; energy star appliances. Amenities include a community room, two new elevators, laundry room, TV room and computer room, and a raised-bed community garden. Exterior courtyards and a spacious front porch were also added.

Blue Hibiscus (2018) has 22 units of affordable rental housing for very low-income people with special needs. Designed by Killefer Flammang Architects (KFA) and awarded LEED Platinum for environmental sustainability, the building is located in the City of West Hollywood near the major transit intersection of Santa Monica Blvd. and La Brea Ave. Dreyfuss Construction broke ground in January 2017 and residents took occupancy in the fall of 2018. WHCHC’s resident services staff offer voluntary, on-site, comprehensive supportive services free of charge to all residents. Click here to learn more about LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Photo courtesy: jimsimmonsphotography.com

At WHCHC apartment communities, all supportive services are at no-cost to residents. These critical support services keep people housed. And you can help! Will you help us raise $26,400? Your donation today helps fund the first year of services for all 22 formerly homeless residents who have just spent their first month in their new home, Rampart Mint. ... Housing alone is not enough. Donate today and help support our residents by: -Providing healthy and safe food deliveries to help fight food insecurity; a challenge for low-income individuals and families. -Ensuring frequent check-ins with isolated seniors and those living with a disability. -Connecting residents to vital resources regarding mental health, rental assistance, and additional benefits. -Offering youth and lifelong learning programs that teach S.T.E.A.M., secure online banking, exercise, health and wellness, and more. We offer critical support services to over 950 residents who call our 18 affordable apartment communities home. Our services are voluntary and available to all residentsthe majority of whom live below the federal poverty linealways free of charge. Our high-quality affordable housing and vital support services keep people safe and stably housed. But we can’t do it without you. Homes prevent Homelessness. Support Services Keep People Housed. Donate today! https://mailchi.mp/0626b81886db/2020-ye-appeal-1

Sierra Bonita Apartments (2010) is the City of West Hollywood’s first mixed-use all-affordable development, located on the east side of the City. Solar panels are integrated into the exterior design; central courtyard provides passive design strategies and cross ventilation for all units which surround a lush bamboo atrium courtyard. Amenities include two roof-decks with panoramic views; a community room; computer and laundry rooms; underground parking. Sierra Bonita is home ...to WHCHC’s corporate headquarters located on the ground floor, which includes an on-site social services office for Jewish Family Services. Sierra Bonita has won over a dozen regional and national awards.

Great December Newsletter, Southern California Association of NonProfit Housing (SCANPH)! https://mailchi.mp/scanph/12-20-monthly?e=f0e4214f21

Your gift this #GivingTuesday helps our residents continue to maintain stable housing. Please donate today!

Our diverse resident population includes those with special needs, men and women living with HIV/AIDS, older adults who are aging in place, veterans, individuals with a mental health diagnosis, and Transition-Age-Youth. In order to increase community resources available to our residents, WHCHC have collaborates with Jewish Family Services, Los Angeles LGBT Center, Aids Project Los Angeles, Actor’s Fund, and the Children’s Institute.

Today is #GivingTuesday. Donate now and help keep residents housed. Housing alone is not enough. WHCHC offers critical support services to over 950 residents who call our 18 affordable apartment communities home. Our services are voluntary and available to all residentsthe majority of whom live below the federal poverty linealways free of charge. WHCHC's high-quality affordable housing and vital support services keep people safe and stably housed. Your gift today supports r...esidents by: -Providing healthy and safe food deliveries to help fight food insecurity; a challenge for low-income individuals and families. -Ensuring frequent check-ins with isolated seniors and those living with a disability. -Connecting residents to vital resources regarding mental health, rental assistance, and additional benefits. -Offering youth and lifelong learning programs that teach S.T.E.A.M., secure online banking, exercise, health and wellness, and more. Homes prevent homelessness. Your gift this #GivingTuesday helps keep people housed. Please donate today. https://mailchi.mp/bc792b65813b/2020-givetues