Success Stories

Jason has the Keys to a New Life 600 541 Homeless Initiative

Jason has the Keys to a New Life

Jason is now no longer living on the streets. He has the keys to his own home at Vista Del Puerto. Vistas del Puerto received funding from the Los Angeles County Development Authority and Department of Health Services, among other…

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A home of her own: Shannon 600 541 Homeless Initiative

A home of her own: Shannon

After years of experiencing homelessness, Shannon now has a home of her own. Vistas del Puerto provides  47 affordable apartments for households earning between 30 and 50 percent of the area median income, plus one manager’s apartment. Half of the…

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Project Roomkey: Tony 440 534 Homeless Initiative

Project Roomkey: Tony

Tony was living on the streets of Monterey Pary with chronic health problems. Project Roomkey has given him a chance for a new life.

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Project Roomkey: Oscar 462 534 Homeless Initiative

Project Roomkey: Oscar

90 year old cancer patient Oscar has been temporarily housed because of Project Roomkey.

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Project Roomkey: Michael 416 532 Homeless Initiative

Project Roomkey: Michael

Michael ended up on the street living in his car after suffering a stroke. Project Roomkey is giving him a chance to get on his feet.

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Veteran Finds His Way Home 390 430 Homeless Initiative

Veteran Finds His Way Home

Larry Williams is a veteran who became homeless after a divorce at age 50 and lived on the streets for two years. A routine visit to the Veterans Affairs office prompted him to apply for a voucher. Two months later,…

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Stability for a Mother and Her Son 492 484 Homeless Initiative

Stability for a Mother and Her Son

Jodi Johnson moved from California to Nebraska at age 58 because of a romantic relationship. Unfortunately, it ended badly, and she found herself homeless for a year, sleeping in her car and showering in public restrooms. She rode a bus…

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Path to Housing 438 532 Homeless Initiative

Path to Housing

Uber driver Jorge Rodriguez, 66, fell behind on his rent after a car accident. With his education degree, he got a part-time teaching job to help pay the bills, but his landlord sold the apartment and the new owner evicted…

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Patrice: from Homeless to Housed 600 541 Homeless Initiative

Patrice: from Homeless to Housed

Formerly homeless Patrice moves into Stanford Avenue Apartments. Developed by Hollywood Community Housing Corporation and designed by Shelter LLP, Stanford Avenue Apartments has 85 affordable housing units, including 53 permanent supportive housing units for people who have experienced homelessness. They…

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Move-In Day at Stanford Apartments 600 541 Homeless Initiative

Move-In Day at Stanford Apartments

William and Patrice each have homes of their own at the newly opened Stanford Apartments.

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